The Stargazer

The Stargazer is a student-led entertainment platform that gives students the opportunity to write, review, and publish online articles covering movies, games, and entertainment news relevant to them and the ASLC. It provides hands-on experience in content creation and writing, while also serving as a unique outlet to showcase ASLC events beyond traditional social media channels.

Harley Quinn Series Asks Batman Adaptations: Why So Serious?

Published: | Author: Cassidy Elibol | Artist: Kim Phan

I’ll admit it; I have Harley Quinn fatigue. Honestly, I never liked her to begin with. I thought she was weird in Batman: The Animated Series. I don’t know what made her interesting in Suicide Squad.

Category: Animation, Movies, Review

Your Guide To Next-Gen Game Consoles

Published: | Author: Parker Chojonowski | Artist: Yanni Spanolios

November is almost upon us and the next generation of consoles is coming soon. This is an exciting time for gamers, but a combination of more console options than ever before and an unprecedented pandemic can make it difficult to decide which one to buy.

Category: Gaming, Review

The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Modern Age of Stop-Motion

Published: | Author: Al Kilkelly | Artist: Aileene Amadis

The Nightmare Before Christmas is a beloved and monumental film. Usually preceded by “Tim Burton’s” on logos and packaging, it most certainly is a product of the artist – from the art style to the premise itself – but it is not a project he directed.

Category: Animation, Film, Review

The Most Recognized Yet Most Mysterious Tango

Published: | Author: Isabella Massardi | Artist: Amanda Rivera

Category: Miscellaneous

Promoting Wellness through Feel Good Movies

Published: | Author: Isabella Massardi | Artist: Kayla Young

One of my favorite books is about a bookstore owner in Paris who calls himself a literary apothecary. He has the unique talent of recognizing what his customers’ hardships are and prescribing a book to ease their troubles.

Slither.io. Why not?

Published: | Author: Isabella Massardi | Artist: Meg Cabras

At the end of 2016, only two games made the top ten global searches in Google. The first was Pokémon Go and the second was Slither.io.

Category: Gaming, Review

14 Games by Black Developers

Published: | Author: Isabella Massardi | Artist: Kim Phan

Category: Gaming, Review

Female Agency in John Hughes’ Films

Published: | Author: Ashley Gill | Artist: Caitlin Diamond

Coming-of-age movies have always been my favorite genre of film; not only did they showcase the tumultuous and relatable moments of teenage life, they provided me with the comfort that everyone faced struggles during their formative years.

Category: Movies, Review

Why Audiences Are Still Drawn to Judd Apatow’s Films

Published: | Author: Dominick Durante | Artist: Kayla Young

Judd Apatow is one of the most unique voices in 21st century comedy filmmaking. With an entertainment career spanning three decades, Apatow has been a long-standing figure in comedy on both television and particularly film.

Category: Biopic, Comedy, Film

Have You Heard of Ice Scream?

Published: | Author: Isabella Massardi | Artist: Meg Cabras

In the list of trending video game livestreams on YouTube, after PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, Minecraft, and Fortnite, there is an indie game with a humble seven thousand viewers.

Category: Gaming, Review

23 Games to Play Online with Friends!

Published: | Author: Isabella Massardi | Artist: Al Kilkelly

Quarantine would have been a lot harder without Wi-Fi. Imagine playing Charades in Morse code, or sending your buddies a messenger pigeon with a tic-tac-toe table.

Category: Gaming

The Yellow Wallpaper in Rosemary's Baby

Published: | Author: Isabella Massardi | Artist: Kayla Young

To some people, Rosemary’s Baby is a timeless, eerie classic that deserves to be shared. To others, it may just be that strange movie that Blair and Dan watched together over the phone in Gossip Girl.

Category: Movies, Review

GTA V Is that Crazy Uncle Who Will Outlive Us All

Published: | Author: Isabella Massardi | Artist: Kayla Young

I cannot believe I am writing about Grand Theft Auto V seven years after it was released. The game’s popularity became very clear when it was available for free in 2020. From May 14 to 21 anyone could claim GTA V for free at the Epic Games Store.

Category: Movies, Review

What is Happening with the Last of Us Part Two?

Published: | Author: Isabella Massardi | Artist: Kim Phan

Leaks. Leaks everywhereIf you’re interested in the details of this scandal, but haven’t read much in order to avoid spoilers, then you’ve come to the right place.

Category: Gaming, Review

Totoro, Where Were You?

Published: | Author: Isabella Massardi | Artist: Amanda Rivera

Japanese filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda has the captivating ability to leave audiences wanting more. It was only normal then, after watching Shoplifters on Hulu, I turned to Nobody Knows. But what does this have to do with Totoro?

Category: Animation, Film