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“Phantoms,” by American River College English professor Christian Kiefer, is a dreamlike narrative about the incarceration of Japanese-Americans during World War II and how it affected the people in Newcastle, Calif. (Photo Illustration by Patrick Hyun Wilson)

Review: Christian Kiefer creates dreamlike tragedy in “Phantoms”

Patrick Hyun Wilson May 13, 2019

After returning from the Western front during World War II, Ray Takahashi visits his childhood home in Newcastle, California. While there, he visits old acquaintances, childhood friends and old neighbors...

“Kingdom Hearts III” is the first game of the series released for the Xbox One console. (Photo illustration by Thomas Cathey)

“Kingdom Hearts III” brings back the magic

Thomas Cathey March 4, 2019

“Kingdom Hearts” fans have been waiting nearly 14 years for the next main installment of the video game series. The time to rejoice has finally arrived. Amid high expectations, Square Enix released...

Photo courtesy of Young Money Records

Lil Wayne’s album stuns, Logic’s flops

Gabe Carlos October 14, 2018

Sept. 28 was an exciting day for Hip Hop fans, as two of the genre’s biggest names dropped albums on the same day: Lil Wayne’s “Tha Carter V” and Logic’s “Young Sinatra IV.” Wayne’s...

Photo Courtesy of Atlantic Records

Cardi B releases 13 track debut album, Invasion of Privacy

Alexis Warren April 30, 2018

After a much anticipated wait, “Bodak Yellow” star Cardi B, released her first studio album: “Invasion of Privacy” on April 6. At this year’s iHeartRadio Music Awards, Cardi B took home two...

(Photo courtesy of A24 Films)

‘Lady Bird’ puts Sacramento in the spotlight

Lily Rodriguez Drake November 29, 2017

Greta Gerwig’s “Lady Bird” is now a staple in the coming-of-age movie genre—it’s a heartfelt, painfully honest picture of leaving home and awkwardly slipping into adult life and independence....

Student Senator Earl Crouchley III (right) delivers a speech to ASB arguing for a $1,000 donation to the AR Review on Nov. 9. (Photo by Brienna Edwards)

ASB debates $1,000 donation to AR Review

Brienna Edwards November 16, 2017

On Nov. 9, the American River College Student Senate discussed Bill F-17,  which would allocate $1,000  to the American River Review for production cost for its 2018 edition. The American River Review...

(Photo courtesy of Disney/Marvel)

‘Thor: Ragnarok’ deserves thunderous applause

Claire Bathory November 9, 2017

A cast of colorful personalities, an interesting story and a beautiful swath of visual effects sets “Thor: Ragnarok” apart from prior installments in a very important way: it’s funny without having...

Alien: Covenant poster (20th Century Fox)

Upcoming film Alien: Covenant review

Joel Whited and Joel Whited May 15, 2017

I've been a fan of James Cameron's film “Aliens” released in 1986 (the sequel to Alien), and I knew this opportunity to see Alien: Covenant, would bring nothing but excitement. The original film...

The Fate of the Furious broke records at the box office with a $532 million opening weekend. This puts it ahead of the previous record holder, Star Wars The Force Awakens by $3 million. (Photo courtesy of Universal Studios)

“Fate of the Furious,” a fast film with great set pieces and little emotion.

Jared Smith April 20, 2017

The “Fast and Furious” is an old franchise at this point. With the first film coming out in 2001, the franchise is fast approaching being 20 years old. In order to survive in an age where bombastic...

The American River Production of “Breaking the Code” presented their show about Alan Turing who helped break the German code during WWII. The poster shows the actors in the show. (Photo by Lidiya Grib)

Review: “Breaking The Code”

Lidiya Grib April 3, 2017

The play production “Breaking The Code” recently ran for two weeks at American River College, presenting a spectacularly performed show about a man that most people can appreciate and respect -- Alan...

Wong’s Canton on Watt Ave. serves deliciously inexpensive food, such as Broccoli Beef, Wonton Soup, and Orange Chicken. (Photo by Robert Aguilar)

You can’t go wrong with Wong’s Canton

Jonathan H. Ellyson and Jonathan Ellyson February 27, 2013

Local Chinese restaurant will make your wallet and appetite happy. Good Chinese food can often be hard to find on a student budget. Most of the time you have to settle for Panda Express, eat cuisine...

A good day to end the Die Hard series?

A good day to end the Die Hard series?

Josh Baumbach and Josh Baumbach February 16, 2013

Fifth installment of franchise feels like typical action flick Throughout the last 15 years, the “Die Hard” franchise has maintained an upper-echelon ranking in the annals of action movie greatness....

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