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.

“Level 135 Unlocked!” : The History of Nintendo and a Recap of the CDU x ASLC Super Nintendo World Event

Published: | Author: Miranda Muller | Artist: Solymar Estrella

On January 31st, the Askew Student Life Cinema and Club Down Under teamed up to transport FSU students back to the golden era of gaming in celebration of Nintendo's 135th anniversary.

Category: Gaming

My Thoughts on Palworld, Featuring Hatsune Mikey

Published: | Author: Jacob | Artist: Evan Rubenstein

When it comes to gaming, 2024 shows much promise with upcoming releases such as Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Paper Mario and the Thousand Year Door.

Category: Gaming

The Nightmare Technique of The Zone of Interest

Published: | Author: Tony Molina | Artist: Solymar Estrella

The 13th of October, 2023.

Category: Film, Horror

To be a Foodie: Chef through a Latin Foodies' Lens

Published: | Author: Vicky D’Amico | Artist: Solymar Estrella

Cuban bread, ham, roast pork—lechón— Swiss cheese. Contrary to popular belief, pickles and mustard are not optional. But what is the significance of a sandwich?

Category: Food

Subconcious Impact of Representation

Published: | Author: Luis Garcia | Artist: Solymar Estrella

From a young age, I never paid much attention to what most of my idols and heroes looked like or where they were from.

America's Perfect Blue: Black Swan

Published: | Author: Tony Molina | Artist: Solymar Estrella

Like all cinema worth watching, Black Swan is an amalgamation of inspirations from the wide world of cinema.

Category: Film, Horror

The Expansion of Comic Book Characters

Published: | Author: Christopher Robertson | Artist: Solymar Estrella

The rise of Hispanic representation in comic book media has been made apparent over the past decades with a slew of iconic characters being introduced into mainline stories for the world to enjoy, but it wasn’t always this way.

Category: Comics, LGBTQ+

Hispanic Representation: Guillermo Del Toro

Published: | Author: Cooper Lyon | Artist: Cooper Lyon

Born in Guadalajara, Mexico, Guillermo Del Toro has become one of the most prolific filmmakers of the modern age thanks to his unique voice, resilience on non-CGI creatures, and his unrelenting patience for his craft.

Category: Film, Miscellaneous

Barbie: Feel-Good? Think piece? It can Be Anything

Published: | Author: Marlee Gaitanis | Artist: Marlee Gaitanis

When I went to watch Barbie this a couple of Fridays ago, there was a line of hot pink going out the door, waiting to get in. Women of all ages and walks of life, even some men as well, were lined up to see this icon on the big screen.

Category: Movies, Review

My Obsession: The Brilliance of the Criterion Collection

Published: | Author: Christopher Robertson | Artist: Christopher Robertson

Growing up, I was always obsessed with collecting things. At first, it was toy cars. If there was a toy car to be had, I had it. As a three-year-old, I wouldn’t even race them or play with them, I would simply line them all up next to each other just to see them all together.

Category: Film, Movies

The Blue Spirit: The Last Airbender's Masterpiece

Published: | Author: Christopher Robertson | Artist: Christopher Robertson

Few television series managed to accomplish exactly what Avatar: The Last Airbender did in terms of story, characters, and worldbuilding.

Category: Animation, TV

Past Lives Review

Published: | Author: Cooper Lyon | Artist: Cooper Lyon

As I left the SLC following my third viewing of Past Lives, I heard an overwhelming murmur of phrases which included, “It’s so good!” or “The characters are so real,” and “That was so sad!” all of which are valid assessments.

Category: Film, Review

All Your Favorite Childhood Toys Are Hitting the Big Screen, but Don't Get Too Excited

Published: | Author: Cooper Lyon | Artist: Cooper Lyon

The recent success of Greta Gerwig’s summer blockbuster Barbie came as a surprise to no one following the incredible marketing campaign from the main cast, as well as the positive publicity already surrounding Gerwig and the cultural phenomenon that was “Barbenheimer.” In just se

Category: Movies, Review

Why Stranger Things Season 2 is an Essential Fall Watch

Published: | Author: Christopher Robertson | Artist: Christopher Robertson

Picture this:

Category: Movies, Review

Once in a Lifetime - The Imax Experience of Stop Making Sense

Published: | Author: Christopher Robertson | Artist: Christopher Robertson

Hi, I’ve got a tape I want to play…

(Directed and captured seamlessly on film by Jonathan Demme and Jordan Cronenweth over the course of three separate nights at Hollywood’s Pantages Theater, the final product is not only a brilliant culmination of choice

Category: Film, Music