By Jacob Strangis | Staff Writer | At least once in our lifetime we have wished that we could be “super” or “different” in that we would stand out from the rest with special abilities and the potential to become a hero. Everyday, students and other adults alike across the world visit foreign universes whether its in the form of a book, a movie, a television show or a video game. Fiction and fantasy have long been beloved by human beings as a whole for generations and we visit them almost every single day through different types of media consumption. We asked around campus what fiction or fantasy universe they would live in and what their role and abilities would be, and the … [Read more...] about Fantasy Living
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A Geeky Fantasy Come True
Erica Wong | Copy Editor | What better way to celebrate Halloween than seeing all the cosplay characters and none other than Stan Lee himself at his Comikaze Comic Expo? Comic legend Stan Lee and the sultry Elvira, Mistress of the Dark partnered together to create a convention that brings everything new and exciting in comics, sci-fi, fantasy, video games, horror, and all things pop culture. The expo ran at the Los Angeles Convention Center in downtown Los Angeles from Friday, Oct 30 to Sunday, Nov 1. The parking at the convention center as well as personal lots on the blocks around were closed as they had reached capacity early on. As I drove around and around in the sluggish … [Read more...] about A Geeky Fantasy Come True
Modern twist on old tale is sure to be a giant hit
By Shannon Luster |Staff Writer| “Jack the Giant Slayer” promises to deliver high action thrills that will leave viewers on the edge of their seats. This adventure/drama/fantasy movie stomped out the competition by earning $28 million, soaring to number one in the box office during its opening weekend, according to the IMDb Charts. The modern spin on the fairy tale, Jack and the Beanstalk, gives viewers a refreshing perspective on the story. Bryan Singer, director of “X-Men,” proves to be a master of directing high speed, high impact films again with this classic story-tale. The movie stars Nicholas Hoult as the unexpected hero Jack and Eleanor Tomlinson as the independent … [Read more...] about Modern twist on old tale is sure to be a giant hit
Hansel and Gretel turned into epic modern-action adventure
By Shannon Luster |Staff Writer| "Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters," the movie, takes the old-fashioned fairy tale Hansel and Gretel and gives it a modern twist. This action/fantasy/horror movie written and directed by Tommy Wirkola, stars Jeremy Renner as Hansel and Gemma Arterton as Gretel, soared to number one in the box-office and raked in $19.7 million, according to the IMDb Charts. Hansel, Gretel, and other characters use modern languages such as "yeah" and "gonna," but is offset with a historically accurate set that looks like something straight out of the 17th century. The cool costumes also reflect a modern twist, since Gretel often wears skintight, black pants with a … [Read more...] about Hansel and Gretel turned into epic modern-action adventure