The student voice of American River College since 1955

The American River Current
The student voice of American River College since 1955

The American River Current
The student voice of American River College since 1955

The American River Current
“Deadpool & Wolverine” starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman is one film that movie-goers have to look forward to this summer. (Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios)

This summer has a wide variety of movies hitting theaters

Joseph Bianchini, Opinion Editor • May 16, 2024

As summertime rolls around, so does some of the year’s best movie releases. Last summer, the cinema captivated the world in a way that hasn’t been seen in a very long time, mostly because of the “Barbenheimer”...

A short film about ARC President Lisa Cardoza will be played on Oct. 11 at noon. (Photo Courtesy of ARC website)

Get to know ARC President Lisa Cardoza on Oct. 11

Lorraine Barron, Managing Editor • October 10, 2023

Lisa Cardoza, president of American River College, will share a little bit of her story with the ARC community on Oct. 11 at noon in the Student Center.  A short film, “ARC: River Tales: Dr. Lisa...

Despite adversity, women are breaking through in the film industry. Actress Soirse Ronan and director Greta Gerwig in Lady Bird. (Photo Courtesy of IAC Films)

Five women directors you should know

Shy Bell, Staff Writer • April 6, 2023

The 2023 Academy Awards, one of the most prestigious award ceremonies in film, took place last month. Though this year was not a huge one for women at the Oscars, there were some notable wins—especially...

“X,” released March 18, 2022, and starring Mia Goth, Jenna Ortega and Kid Cudi, is a new-age slasher film that brings a breath of fresh air to the genre. (Photo courtesy of A24 Studios)

Review: “X,” is an impressive homage to 1970’s grindhouse-slasher films

Jaqueline Ruvalcaba, Staff Writer • March 25, 2022

A24 is a movie studio known for releasing high-quality horror films, including “The Witch,” “Midsommer” and “Hereditary.” Its latest release, “X,” is a horror film that manages to live...

Inspired by the 1988 classic “Coming to America 2,” directed by Craig Brewer, details the aftermath since the first movie first came out more than 30 years ago. (Photo via Paramount Pictures)

Review: From Queens to Zamunda, a new legacy

Cynsere Kelly, Staff Writer • March 14, 2021

Inspired by the movie that originally came out in 1988, ”Coming to America 2” had a revolutionary launch similar to 2018’s “Black Panther.”Released on March 5 on Amazon Prime Video, it is the...

"The Impossible" (2013) is the true story of a family of five that survived one of the most devastating tsunamis in history while on vacation in Thailand. (Photo courtesy of Summit Entertainment)

10 emotional movies to give you a good cry

Ariel Caspar, Current Contributor • February 2, 2021

After nearly a year of shutdowns, and working and learning remotely from home, the pandemic has yet to let up. With all the overwhelming circumstances and big questions about when things will go “back...

“The Rental”, directed by Dave Franco, and produced by Independent Film Channel (IFC), skipped theaters and was released straight to streaming, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, on July 24, 2020. (Photo Courtesy of IFC Films)

Ease your hunger for new content with these five exemplary films

Oden Taylor, Feature Editor • September 5, 2020
Instead of going out to the movie theaters, this year the movies are coming straight to our homes through digital streaming services. The following is a list of five movies that you may have missed since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic that can help ease your hunger for new content. 
"Halloween" directed by John Carpenter is a classic in the horror genre and is still entertaining audiences today. (Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures)

Five best horror movies to spice up your October

Colin Bartley • October 22, 2019

With Halloween around the corner and a semi-recent revival of the horror film genre taking place, you may be looking for some hidden gems or a reminder of the best classics. Either way, this list offers...

“Us” is Jordan Peele’s newest must see horror/thriller about a family on vacation who meet their evil counterparts. (Photo Illustration by Patrick Hyun Wilson)

Jordan Peele’s “Us” brings new perspective to the horror genre

Thomas Cathey • April 3, 2019

Prior to 2017, virtually no one expected comedian and actor Jordan Peele to go from the guy known for impersonating Barack Obama on the popular sketch-comedy series “Key and Peele,” to an Academy Award-winning...

Timothee Chalamet and Steve Carell in Beautiful Boy. Film still photograph courtesy of Amazon Studios.

“Beautiful Boy” chronicles the pain of drug addiction

Imani Smith • November 26, 2018

Based on a true story, director Felix van Groeningen’s powerful film “Beautiful Boy” follows a teenage boy suffering from a crystal meth addiction. Although the film, released in Sacramento last...

Chris Sharpe (left) stands on stage with Jareth Ryford during a rehearsal for American River College's production of "Beauty and the Beast" on Oct. 4. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

High school football star hits the stage as Gaston

Luis Gael • October 19, 2017

The former high school offensive lineman has a slow but determined gait as he walks through the hallways of American River College. Chris Sharpe, the 6-foot-3-inch, 220 pound mountain of a man has...

Mike Cella and Shahera Hyatt host the "Latest Show at the Red Museum in Sacramento on Sept. 21. (Photo by Ashley Hayes-Stone)

Sacramento gets its own version of a late night talkshow

Luis Gael • October 18, 2017

Sacramento is home to its own late night talk show. The Latest Night Show is a monthly live variety show which features local musicians, comedians and other people of note. The show originally...

Load More Stories