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Q&A with Santiago Canyon College alum and filmmaker Braden Swope

Orange County based filmmaker and Santiago Canyon College alum, Braden Swope, is a testament to putting in hard work and reaping the rewards. After success with short films, he challenged his abilities

May 7, 2022

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5 Scary Movies to Stream For Screams

The spooky season has arrived but what are you going to stream for your screams? Whether looking for some psychological, innovative, demonic or classic horror to watch from the comfort of your

October 29, 2019

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All-Night Horror Movie Marathon Comes to Santa Ana

Do you like Halloween, horror and all-night movie marathons? The Frida Cinema in DTSA combines these elements for frightful fun during the 3rd Annual Camp Frida on Saturday, Oct. 5. The all-night

October 4, 2019

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Review: Tolkien is a Mediocre Biopic About a Great Author

The new biopic Tolkien, starring Nicholas Hoult and Lily Collins, hit theaters worldwide Friday, May 10 aiming to enlighten viewers on the early life of John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, more commonly known

May 20, 2019

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Fuel Fest Is Where Cars Meet for a Good Cause

Motorsport lovers and movie enthusiasts stood in the pouring rain last weekend for a chance to watch actors quote film lines or pose in front of a model of their favorite movie

March 14, 2019

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The Frida Cinema Is the Only Art House Theater in OC

Moviegoers watched through tired, sleep-deprived eyes on the edge of their seats as the iconic scene of Poltergeist unfolded before them. Some knew it like the back of their hand, others were

December 10, 2018

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No Strings Attached: “Free Solo” Review

There is a ringing sense of pressure that comes from living life on the edge. Few people prefer life on that edge–but Alex Honnold, rock climbing subject of the National Geographic documentary

December 1, 2018

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Visit These Six Wallet Friendly OC Theaters

It does not matter if you are a movie-lover or not, everyone wants to have the opportunity to see the newest films on the screen, but the wallet does not always allow

May 29, 2018

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Get Ready for the New Lara Croft

It is the time for a new and improved Lara Croft. In the latest film in the Tomb Raider franchise don’t expect to see another sex robot like Angelina Jolie because director

March 26, 2018

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Into the ’90s: TV and Music Go Back in Time

Some trends are meant to stay.

May 17, 2017

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