Nico Escobedo, author at el Don News

The most correct ranking of all Mission: Impossible movies

Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning, the eighth film of the franchise, is finally out. Final Reckoning ties the whole franchise together and concludes the story of Ethan Hunt. As a passionate Mission:

June 4, 2025

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Ryan Coogler just broke Hollywood’s studio system. It’s about time

Ryan Coogler has crushed the box office with his latest film, Sinners. The talented writer-director set off a cultural touchstone with the Prohibition-era flick, just like he did with 2018’s Black Panther.

May 23, 2025

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A Minecraft Movie is dumb fun

In my packed cinema, people were whooping and hollering as the most anticipated film of the year so far was playing on the screen. Popcorn was thrown in the air like confetti,

April 23, 2025

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A breath of fresh air: four albums to listen to this Spring

With spring right around the corner, here are upcoming, diverse albums that reflect themes of rebirth, hope and renewal associated with the season to enjoy. Little Simz – “Lotus” Releasing May 9

March 18, 2025

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“Forgotten Images” returns with an emphasis on Black workmanship

Miniature sculptures, railroad signs, cotton bales and antique tribal helmets were all laid along the tables of the exhibit as David McLucas welcomed those in to see their extensive collection. “Forgotten Images:

February 27, 2025

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Remake of Swedish classic a surprising hit

Director James Watkins has finally done it. Having been in the director’s chair for 16 years making bad remakes, Watkins finally did what I didn’t think he was capable of doing. He

October 30, 2024

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Cinema legend’s passion project falls flat

Megalopolis should be retitled “Mega-FLOP-olis.” The latest film from Francis Ford Coppola is a blatant sign of the cinema legend’s declining prowess. Coppola’s flick tries to be a grand statement on the

October 16, 2024

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Art exhibit lures attendees with unique pieces

Santa Ana College’s Art Gallery debuted “Three Strong Women” on Sep. 11, featuring the work of sculptor Gina Herrera, welder Veronica Preciado, and painter Katherine Zhukovsky. The exhibit was created by Gallery

October 1, 2024

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City celebrates Chicano history with educational event

Families, students, and community members packed the Santa Ana City Hall courtyard as the Ballet Folklorico Leyenda dance company, wearing large, variously colored feathered headpieces and tops with gems and jewels, performed

September 11, 2024

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