Rating: 4.5/5 stars Ari Aster, writer and director of the horror films “Hereditary” and “Midsommar,” takes a break from the horror genre to weave a more anxiety-inducing story in his latest surrealist film, “Beau is Afraid,” which was released on April 21. The movie centers around the guilt-ridden, blubbering protagonistContinue Reading
Rating: 4.5/5 “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” released on April 5, sparked feelings of comfort and nostalgia in audiences, including myself, by incorporating various elements of the Super Mario games, which many played during their childhood. The movie captures video game characters that we all know and love, including MarioContinue Reading
Rating: 4/5 Set in present-day New Orleans, “Renfield” follows the story of an often unknown character in the “Dracula” universe, Robert Montague Renfield (Nicholas Hoult), and his complicated relationship with his master, Dracula (Nicolas Cage). In traditional stories, Renfield is simply known as Dracula’s servant, doing the dirty work forContinue Reading
Rating: 4/5 Prior to listening to “Never Enough” by Canadian singer Daniel Caesar, I was only familiar with the singer’s 2017 smash hit “Best Part” featuring H.E.R, so I went into the singer’s third studio album expecting to hear the same laid-back, smooth sound. I wasn’t disappointed, as the albumContinue Reading
Rating: 4/5 “Rye Lane,” director Raine Allen-Miller’s 2023 feature debut, is a charming romantic comedy-drama set in South London. The film follows two strangers, Dom (David Jonsson) and Yas (Vivian Oparah), as they meet through a mutual friend and begin to fall for each other over the course of aContinue Reading
Rating: 4.5/5 When looking for a new takeout place for dinner, I stumbled upon a vegan Taiwanese restaurant called Loving Hut through Yelp, located in the Milpitas Square shopping center near the 99 Ranch Market. I was intrigued by the menu items, which provided alternatives to shrimp, beef, pork, andContinue Reading
As we bid spring farewell and welcome in a hot summer, getting the scoop on the best places for a cold, refreshing treat is essential. I visited several ice cream shops around Milpitas on a mission to find the perfect place for a bite on a scorching day. The firstContinue Reading
Rating: 2.5/5 stars I first noticed the restaurant while driving down South Main Street—a bright orange “Aha” in place of the familiar Red Chillies sign. It was both jarring and intriguing. Although Main Street is no stranger to restaurant businesses popping up, I decided to give Aha Indian Cuisine aContinue Reading
Seniors, as your time in high school slowly comes to an end, many of you have probably asked yourselves, “What am I going to do after I graduate?” Fear not, for before your adult life begins, you have the entire summer to do whatever you want. Here is a bucketContinue Reading
Summer vacation can be a great time for high school students to make the most of their time and engage in activities that will help them develop their interests and abilities. During summer vacation, identifying passions and pursuing them is important. Try to look for opportunities to engage in activitiesContinue Reading
After enduring months of record-breaking rain, wind, and cold, it’s time to enjoy the sun and get ready for the toasting Bay Area heat. But how should you dress for the warmer weather? Instead of settling for the lazy combination of a T-shirt with basketball shorts, take this time toContinue Reading
Sunburns and skin damage shouldn’t be barriers to enjoying time under the sun this summer. You can have fun while taking care of your skin by applying sunscreen with a higher Sun Protection Factor (SPF) — a value that indicates the level of protection against sunburns, according to the FoodContinue Reading