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.

Was There Room For Two?

Published: | Author: Alyssa Giaccone | Artist: Alyssa Giaccone

25 years ago, Titanic sailed into theaters smashing records. The film made history as it remained the highest-grossing movie of all time for over a decade until Avatar was released.

Category: Romance, Streaming

Icebreakers

Published: | Author: Faraday Diaz | Artist: Hannah Liu

With the SLC Content Committee’s newest zine being themed “Anime,” the Stargazer blog is highlighting a more recent anime you might not have heard of.

Category: Animation, Romance

The Best Rom-Coms for the Valentine's Day Season

Published: | Author: Olivia Madrid | Artist: Olivia Madrid

Every year when Valentine’s Day rolls around, my favorite tradition is to rewatch all of the rom-coms near and dear to my heart. It fills my heart with joy just watching all these different people find love.

Category: Movies, Romance

Let's Go On a Date

Published: | Author: Solymar Estrella | Artist: Hannah Liu

In the age of swiping left and right and awkward first dates, sometimes a need for something new arises.

Category: Romance

Ready or Not: Money Doesn't Fix Stupid

Published: | Author: Olivia Madrid | Artist: Sophia Jusino

Everyone remembers playing the classic childhood game hide and seek. I would scour the house looking for the perfect hiding spot and plop myself in whatever cabinet or underneath whatever bed. Then, I would sit silently (as silently as any child can) and hope that no one would ever find me.

Category: Horror, Movies

Pearl Really Is a Star

Published: | Author: Olivia Madrid | Artist: Sophia Jusino

As the credits roll and Pearl attempts to keep up the guise of happiness as she smiles into the camera for minutes on end, all I could think was Mia Goth is a star. The prequel to X Pearl was one of the most highly anticipated horror films of 2022, and boy, did it deliver.

Category: Horror, Movies

Puss in Boots: A Wish Come True

Published: | Author: Olivia Madrid | Artist: Alyssa Giaccone

Puss in Boots has significantly grown from his small beginnings as a side character introduced during Shrek 2. Now with his own trilogy, we have seen many different iterations of him, but the best by far is in his newest film, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.

Category: Animation, Movies

The White Lotus: Travelers Resort to Hedonism

Published: | Author: Jasmine Hur | Artist: Solymar Estrella

The White Lotus Resort returns to television, perched above the Sicilian water in the lush, mountainous commune of Taormina. The hotel brims with opulence and Italian art, boasting a panoramic view of Mount Etna.

Category: Streaming, TV

Just Dance: Dance Night

Published: | Author: Sarah Moloney | Artist: Sophia Jusino

Dance along to Rasputin and more during our Just Dance dance night! Think you have what it takes to be the ultimate dancing star? Put yourself to the test in a night of fun and rhythm!

Category: Gaming, Music

Phantom Thread: Distant Love, Burning Desire, the New Year's Eve Scene

Published: | Author: Ethan Elkins | Artist: Solymar Estrella

“I think it's the expectations and assumptions of others that cause heartache,” says Reynolds Woodcock (Daniel Day-Lewis), the center of Paul Thomas Anderson’s 2017, six-time Academy Award-nominated masterwork, Phantom Thread.

Category: Romance

Tár: Despicable, Admirable, Layered

Published: | Author: Judah Bachmann | Artist: Judah Bachmann

Tár has had the internet in a frenzy since its release a little over three months ago. The minutiae of the film leave much to be dissected, which has led to a deep division in viewers' opinions.

Category: Film

Bah, Humbug!

Published: | Author: Jay Diaz | Artist: Daly Mann

For most FSU students, including myself, The Muppet Christmas Carol premiered in theaters before we were born. Lucky for us, this delightful film’s legacy lives on and can be streamed on Disney+.

Category: Movies, Review

Farewell, Evangelion

Published: | Author: Sarah Moloney | Artist: Sarah Moloney

This December, the blockbuster film from Japan, Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time, will be receiving a limited theatrical release in the United States. The film title is long and complicated, as is the Evangelion franchise.

Category: Animation, Film

Falling for Christmas: Every Holiday Trope Lover’s Dream

Published: | Author: Olivia Madrid | Artist: Olivia Madrid

With the Thanksgiving season over and the holiday season arriving, nothing beats cozying up to a cheesy Christmas movie with a cup of hot chocolate and a cozy blanket. Now there are plenty of movies to choose from, with more and more being released every year.

Category: Movies, Streaming

House of the Dragon: A Fresh Journey Back To Westeros

Published: | Author: Sudarshan Sindhuvalli | Artist: Hannah Liu

I still remember the night of May 19, 2019. Sitting in my living room, as I awaited the grand finale of what had been the greatest show I had ever seen, Game of Thrones. A show with so much complexity, grandeur, and heart that had amassed millions of fans in its 8 season run.

Category: Review, Streaming, TV