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.
The Stargazer
“Level 135 Unlocked!” : The History of Nintendo and a Recap of the CDU x ASLC Super Nintendo World Event
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.
My Thoughts on Palworld, Featuring Hatsune Mikey
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.
The Nightmare Technique of The Zone of Interest
The 13th of October, 2023.
To be a Foodie: Chef through a Latin Foodies' Lens
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?
Subconcious Impact of Representation
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
Like all cinema worth watching, Black Swan is an amalgamation of inspirations from the wide world of cinema.
The Expansion of Comic Book Characters
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.
Hispanic Representation: Guillermo Del Toro
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.
Barbie: Feel-Good? Think piece? It can Be Anything
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.
My Obsession: The Brilliance of the Criterion Collection
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.
The Blue Spirit: The Last Airbender's Masterpiece
Few television series managed to accomplish exactly what Avatar: The Last Airbender did in terms of story, characters, and worldbuilding.
Past Lives Review
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.
All Your Favorite Childhood Toys Are Hitting the Big Screen, but Don't Get Too Excited
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
Why Stranger Things Season 2 is an Essential Fall Watch
Picture this:
Once in a Lifetime - The Imax Experience of Stop Making Sense
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