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‘Red One’ makes the naughty list of holiday films with charm

Nov 16, 2024 | elestoque.org | Sagnik Chowdhury |Benjamin Zhang

Warner Bros. Pictures kicked off the holiday festivities with its Christmas film “Red One” on Nov. 15, showcasing a fantastical and mythological interpretation of the classic “saving Christmas” cliche. Ranking among the most expensive films in recent years, “Red One” was given a staggering 250 million dollar budget, partially due to a cast that flaunts more stars than a North Pole sky.
‘CHROMAKOPIA’ is an arrangement of shades of maturity into a colorful mosaic of life experiences

Nov 7, 2024 | elestoque.org | Sagnik Chowdhury |Dylan Nguyen

Tyler, the Creator delivers his most personal and vibrant record yet “Can you feel that light, inside? / Can you feel that fire?” — St. ChromaSet in a rustic, black-and-white video, viewers witnessed artist Tyler, the Creator lead a series of soldiers into a cargo box labeled “Chromakopia” with lyrics being chanted in the background. Tyler then detonated the box on an energetic beat drop, converting the video to color and setting the stage for his next studio album.
The ‘HARDSTONE PSYCHO’ tour introduces fans to a new era in Don Toliver’s career

Oct 24, 2024 | elestoque.org | Samika Bhatkar |Sagnik Chowdhury

As the lights cut, a black-and-white video montage introduced artist Don Toliver riding a motorcycle in theme with the dark, rusty ambiance of the concert, preparing for his entrance on stage. Rapper Don Toliver took the stage at Bill Graham Civic Center in SF for the third show of his “Psycho Tour” on Tuesday, Oct. 15.
The Project 2025 predicament

Sep 1, 2024 | elestoque.org | Kathryn Foo |Dylan Nguyen |Sagnik Chowdhury

Project 2025 is a comprehensive agenda of a set of policies for the ideal Republican presidency to adopt. Proposed by the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank, the project touches on every aspect of American politics, with contributions from over 100 different conservative organizations.
The Project 2025 predicament

Aug 9, 2024 | elestoque.org | Dylan Nguyen |Sagnik Chowdhury |Melody Lin

Project 2025 is a comprehensive agenda consisting of a set of policies for the ideal Republican presidency to adopt. Established by activist American conservative think tank Heritage Foundation, the project touches on every aspect of American politics, with contributions from over 100 different conservative organizations.
‘Cirque du Soleil: Kooza’ delivers a magical and heart-racing experience

Apr 23, 2024 | elestoque.org | Sagnik Chowdhury

Through a series of nail-biting stunts, grand musical elements and visually appealing lighting effects under a large dome-like tent, world-renowned production company Cirque du Soleil opened “Cirque du Soleil: Kooza” on Thursday, April 18. The 125-minute show held its debut at Santa Clara County Fairgrounds in San Jose, running from April 18 to May 26 before moving to Laguna Hills, California, then Portland, Oregon.
Work to the top till you drop

Apr 12, 2024 | elestoque.org | Sagnik Chowdhury

After the class bell rings to start class, an MVHS classroom on a test day is filled with the sounds of stifled yawns, the shuffling of papers and hushed conversations. “Did you study?” “I was so stressed last night, I didn’t even get a chance.
“Dune: Part Two” raises the bar for the sci-fi genre

Mar 1, 2024 | elestoque.org | Sagnik Chowdhury

After the sci-fi film “Dune” — a movie adaptation based on the “Dune” novel franchise — released in 2021 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, many were unsure if a sequel was ever going to be produced due to the state of Hollywood movies and box-office reception during the pandemic. However, due to the raging success of the first film both in theaters and on the streaming platform Max, a sequel was confirmed.
The cost of fresh food

Jan 29, 2024 | elestoque.org | Sagnik Chowdhury

According to a KTVU article, on Nov. 10, 2022, Cupertino restaurant Pho Ha Noi announced it would automatically be putting an 18% gratuity fee on orders for all orders. This announcement caused a wave of upset and social media backlash, with many claiming that they didn’t know where their money was going and that the tip rate was incredibly high.
‘Larger than Life’ is a disconnected mess larger than life

Oct 29, 2023 | elestoque.org | Sagnik Chowdhury

American R&B artist Brent Faiyaz announced on Instagram that he would release his third full-length album, “Larger than Life,” on Friday, Oct. 27. Faiyaz posted an album trailer as a surprise, as he hadn’t hinted at the album other than previous single releases such as “Moment of Your Life” on Aug. 23 and single “WY@” on Sept. 19.