review – The Connection

‘Apex Legends’ is a free and rare loot

February 25, 2019

With millions of players online within the first three days of its release, it is safe to say that “Apex ...

‘You’ offers thrilling portrayal of stalking

February 19, 2019

Netflix’s release of “You” has created a tidal wave of new fans, but they may be unaware that th...

‘Thor: Ragnarok’ mixes comedy and superhero action in a successful addition to the franchise

November 26, 2017

“Thor: Ragnarok” came out Nov. 3 and lived up to the hype by being the best movie in the Thor seri...

Theater department production of ‘Chicago’ is sexy, scandalous and full of talent

November 22, 2017

The theater department presented the first showing of their fall production of Broadway classic, John Kande...

‘The Snowman’ subplots outshine murder in an overall confusing plot

November 5, 2017

As cold winter weather draws near, it is the classic time to release much anticipated thrilling murd...

‘Cuphead’ is bursting with retro nostalgia and creativity

October 30, 2017

Two brothers are out gambling at a casino where they find themselves on a winning streak, until they...

Minimalist production of ‘Our Town’ exercises audience’s imagination

October 19, 2017

The Cosumnes River College Theatre Department offers an exclusive insight into love, life and death in it...

‘Kingsman’ sequel delves deeper into the gentlemen’s world of spies

October 4, 2017

Kingsman: The Golden Circle, directed by Matthew Vaughn, premiered in London on Sept. 18 and was thea...

’13 Reasons Why’ projects the effects of bullying

Shannon Rusche, Staff

April 19, 2017

Netflix’s latest original series “13 Reasons Why” opens up the painful yet necessary discussion about bullying and teen suicide, but leaves some critics wary of the potential harm of the graphic portrayals of abuse and suicide within the series. The series is an adaptation of Jay Asher’s 2007 novel “Thirteen Reaso...

“Kong: Skull Island” delivers with giant monster brawling action

Justin Cordero, Staff

April 5, 2017

“Kong: Skull Island” delivers on the monster movie genre fantasy of a giant gorilla fighting other huge creatures. The film, directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts, is the second film within Legendary Entertainment’s “MonsterVerse,” right after the 2014 “Godzilla” reboot and serves as an introduction to ...

Netfix series ‘Iron Fist’ disappoints diehard fans

Justin Cordero, Staff

April 5, 2017

Marvel’s newest Netflix series, “Iron Fist,” is borderline mediocre for those unfamiliar with the superhero and a lackluster with comic book fans. After the successful depictions of other New York superheroes like Daredevil, Jessica Jones and Luke Cage in their own respective series, Marvel’s approach to introducin...

The Shins experiment with sound in new album

Ashley Navarro, Editor

March 21, 2017

It’s been a long five years and series of lineup changes since the beloved indie-rock band The Shi...

‘Get Out’ makes a splash amidst controversy

Stan Smith, Staff

March 8, 2017

“Get Out” marks the directorial debut of Jordan Peele, who gained fame from his television show “Key and Peele” alongside co-creator Keegan Michael Key. The film built up a considerable amount of excitement in the weeks leading up to its release thanks to incredibly favorable reviews. Even now, “Get Out” holds ...

Los Campesinos! release another successful album after four years

Ashley Navarro, Editor

March 8, 2017

It had been a little over three years since the seven-piece Welsh indie rock band, Los Campesinos!, gra...

‘A Dog’s Purpose’ falls short of delivery with controversial scene and lack of character chemistry

Missy Amaya, Staff

February 1, 2017

If you are one who is prone to crying when the dog dies in a movie, be prepared. This heartbreaking oc...

Horror film ‘The Bye Bye Man’ falls short of thrilling the audience

January 28, 2017

“The Bye Bye Man” does not measure up to the goosebumps on your arms from seeing the trailer. Ins...

Netflix revives beloved children’s novel series ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’

January 24, 2017

Adding to the ever-growing list of shows developed for Netflix release, “A Series of Unfortunate Even...

The Weeknd follows up with another hit album

Andrew Flores, Staff

December 3, 2016

Coming off his top-charted album “Beauty Behind the Madness” a little over a year ago, Abel Tesfaye, also known as “The Weeknd,” has released his third studio album: “Starboy” LP. The album, which was released digitally and on streaming services Nov. 25 and in CD form on Nov. 28th, is set to reach the No. 1 debut o...

“Doctor Strange” introduced into the Marvel universe

LeShea Munoz, Editor

November 8, 2016

Doctor Strange, a 2016 American superhero film featuring a Marvel Comics character of the same name. The highly anticipated film is produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. It is film number 14 in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), and is directed by Scott Derrickson (Sinister and S...

‘Birth of a Nation’ lacks depth and consistency

October 19, 2016

A significant amount of both excitement and controversy surrounded the theatrical release of “Birth ...

Established pop-punk band lacks originality in new album

Ashley Navarro, Editor

October 10, 2016

Lead singer Laura Jane Grace, of pop-punk band Against Me!, belts words of heartbreak and longing in the band’s seventh full length album, “Shape Shift With Me.” It was only a few years ago when Grace came out to the public as transgender and started the process of gender change. The previous album the band released, ...