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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

Peer mentor Laci Fugler, costumed as Coraline alongside her drawings of Coraline and others (Photo by Jose Herrera)

Arts HomeBase Hosts a Vivid ¨Coraline” Screening

Jose Herrera, Staff Writer November 19, 2024

“Coraline”, a vibrant film beloved by many, was chosen as the film to screen at the American River College Arts HomeBase to assist students first hand with changing their major or as an option to learn...

“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”...

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...

“Little Shop of Horrors” made in 1986, is a horror, comedy and musical all rolled into one. (Photo courtesy of The Geffen Company)

Ten ‘not-so-scary’ movies to get you in the Halloween spirit

Jasmine Eisenberg, Staff Writer October 29, 2021

  “Little Shop of Horrors” (1986)  “Little Shop of Horrors” is a horror, comedy, and musical all rolled into one. This spooky classic is about a sad little flower shop on Skid Row...

One of the most entertaining movies released to theatres this year, Godzilla vs. Kong gives you everything you want out of a monster bash. (Photo courtesy of IMDB)

Review: Who will win? Godzilla vs. Kong

Collin Andrews, Staff Writer May 19, 2021

As one of the main blockbusters released during the pandemic era, “Godzilla vs. Kong” released on March 31, is a fun and energetic monster movie that picks up where the prior movies, 2017’s “Kong...

"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...

"Jennifer's Body" may have been the most underrated horror film of its time. 11 years later, the film is still intriguing audiences with its original storyline. (Photo courtesy of Twentieth Century Fox)

10 spine-tingling thrillers that are sure to haunt you

Ariel Caspar, Editor-in-Chief October 21, 2020

The spooky season is among us, and while everyone else is getting excited about pumpkin spice, horror genre fans are on the hunt for new and intriguing films to enjoy. While this isn’t a traditional...

“It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” was released in 1966 and is a movie that the whole family can enjoy. (Photo courtesy of Lee Mendelson Film Productions)

5 family friendly Halloween movies to watch this October

Heather Amberson, Arts & Culture/Sports Co-Editor October 21, 2020

With Halloween coming up and everyone staying inside, there is a lot more time to spend with family—time that can be used to watch some movies together. Here is a list of five family-friendly movies...

“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. 
Photo courtesy of  Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animation in association with Marvel.

Groundbreaking animation means more than 3D

Ariel Caspar May 14, 2019

In an era dominated by 3D animation, we should not forget to appreciate other amazing films that have successfully taken on different animation approaches. Society has grown very comfortable with 3D...

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‘Lady Bird’ puts Sacramento in the spotlight

Lily Rodriguez Drake November 29, 2017

Greta Gerwig’s “Lady Bird” is now a staple in the coming-of-age movie genre—it’s a heartfelt, painfully honest picture of leaving home and awkwardly slipping into adult life and independence....

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