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Films to Delight Audiences In the Coming Year By Tina Fernestam
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e are getting closer to 2017 and we have so many new movies to look forward to in every single genre there is. So without any further adieu here’s some of the movies you can see next year. “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales” We followed Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) and his crew around the world’s ocean since 2003 in four movies. After being delayed two years, they’re back and this time Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) will return to the big screen. In this film, Sparrow’s old rival, Capitán Salazar and his crew have escaped prison and will do everything to kill every single pirate they see. The only way of saving the world’s pirates, but mostly himself, Sparrow needs to get his hands on the Trident of Poseidon, an artifact that will make the owner have total control over the seas. The movie premieres May 26. “Fifty Shades Darker” It’s been two years of anticipation to see what will happen between Anastasia “Ana” Steele (Dakota Johnson) and Christian Grey (Jamie Dornan). The phenomenon of what was “Fifty Shades of Grey,” is back with the second of three installments from the franchise. As we saw in the last film Ana left Christian when she realized they were incompatible. As she starts her internship for Jack Hyde at Seattle Independent Publishing House, Mr. Grey can’t stop thinking about her. He will do everything he can to get her back in his life. But it won’t be on his terms anymore, this time Miss Steele has a say in things, but will that be enough? Curiosity will have to wait until Feb. 10.
“Fast 8” It’s been 15 years since Brian O’Conner (Paul Walker) stepped in as an undercover cop at Dominic Toretto’s (Vin Diesel) home, and now the rest is history. As we all know Paul Walker died during the production of “Furious 7,” his brothers Cody and Caleb Walker, stepped in and film the remaining scenes. Walker’s death didn’t stop the Fast and Furious franchise crew. Diesel confirmed earlier this year that there will be at least two more movies (2019 and 2021). In “Fast 8,” released on April 14, you’ll recognize returning notable members such as Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Jordana Brewster, Jason Statham, Tyrese Gibson, and Michelle Rodriguez. Unfortunately at this time, no one but the cast and producers know the plot of the movie, but Diesel teased fans with a poster that stated a trailer will drop on Sunday. There’s no doubt that this movie will be as exciting, action filled and awesome as the last seven. especially with Felix Gary Gray (“Straight Outta Compton,” 2015) in the director’s chair. “Saw: Legacy” We all thought that the last movie from the Saw franchise, “Saw 3D” was going to be the final one. We’ve followed Jigsaw and his helpers during the last seven movies. Even though that was suppose to be the end, the writers of the film, Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton, pointed out that the last movie gave more questions then answers. In an interview back in August, Dunstan and Melton shared “there were several ideas we never quite figured out. But I don’t want to say what they were, because you never know what might happen in the future.” It’s said to be a re-invention and that they will have new cast who can carry the franchise even longer. The filming just began so there’s no trailer or plot out yet, but after six years of
AHOY MATEY: Pirates of the Carribean makes a long-awaited return.
waiting, we can only hope that this will be a new era of the Saw franchise. Get ready for Oct. 27.
the television once again to kill even more people? I’ll guess we have to wait a little while longer to find out.
“Rings” (The Ring 3) “Beauty and the Beast” One of the most talked about horror It’s been 25 years since the Oscar movies is back with a sequel after 12 long nominated animated film “Beauty and the years. After being rescheduled a few times Beast” was released to the world. Audiences from November 2015, the movie is now will get to relive one of Disney’s iconic set to come out Feb. 3. movies, but in a live-action remake. They It’s the same concept, you see the film, did an amazing job picking the cast for this the phone rings and a mysterious voice on movie and there wasn’t anyone else who the end whispers “seven days” and after would fit the characters better. Rumors that things go bad, very bad. This time, began to swirl in 2014, as to who will be Holt is interested in casted along with a release date. Emma the myth about the Watson has been cast as the beloved Belle, cursed videotape Dan Stevens as the Beast and Luke Evans who kill anyone as Gaston with a March 17 debut. The seven days after film holds the same plot: Belle sacrifices watching it, but his herself and is taken prisoner by the Beast girlfriend Julia take to save her father. Belle is introduced to the one for the team, magical staff in the castle and learns not be looks at the tape afraid of the Beast. But everything won’t than a just an attack it is a physiand goes through be a walk in the park, Gaston is still after cal drain on your mental state and hell for the next Belle and will do everything in his power health,” Salazar said. seven days. Will she to get her, even if it means hunting down “The Addictions Study Club survive and close the the Beast to the end. has been around for several portal forever or will years,” Jones said. “We allow our Tina Fernestam can be reached at Samara get out of mfernes239@student.glendale.edu students to gain hands on experience by allowing them to assist in the communities.” “For The holidays we go out into the community to serve at LA missions to feed the homeless,” said Jones. “ We also collaborate with many other rehabs in the surrounding cities for psychological assistance.” “We want our students to be prepared and ready to cooperate with the addicts and their lifestyle,” Salazar said. The Addictions Study club also donates yearly gift baskets, care packages ,scarves, hats and toiletries throughout the community. “Our ultimate goal is to give, listen and carry out a substantial amount of energy towards the Photo by Jane Pojawa people who need our services.” BEAM ME UP: Palm Springs legend Kenny Irwin Jr. is back with the said Jones.
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he Addictions Study Club educates students about awareness of how certain drugs lead to other destructions, such as DUIs, sexual-behavior, and many other addictions. This 18-month program leads and guides students into understanding of the fundamentals and aftermath of addictions. Addictions are things or activities that people have a hard time of letting go. They can hinder your performance at being a better person and have a tendency of erasing your past for a moment. “My role as a teacher is to help addicts and to provide our services in bringing awareness to addictions, “said Lonnie Jones, president of the Addictions Club. The program provides multiple courses to teach students educational background and about chemical imbalances, physical and detrimental studies. Anything is dangerous and overwhelming with an addiction. The behavioral courses and psychological courses teach how to cope with family dynamics and chemical depen-
dencies,” Jones said. The Addictions Study Club is one of many community colleges clubs that offer a wide variety of studies. Once the program is complete, each student has gained important information on how to cope with addicts along with what type of protocol to follow. “Being kind and wanting to help individuals overcome an addiction is not followed by a book per-se it’s particularly a passion that allows you to follow your heart,” Jones said. “By the the end of the program each student receives a certificate and is able to comprehend the fundamentals of an addict and how to be prepared.” Benjamin Salazar, professor of alcohol and drug studies, has evolved much in being a part of the community. “To define an addict is a person who insists on repeating the same habit.,” Salazar said. His job is to teach students to provide best benefiting programs for addicts that consist of rehabs and counseling. That forces addicts to quit their addictions gracefully. “Having an addiction is more
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30th anniversary of his artistic creation, Robolights. Looking much like a dystopian Small World ride, Robolights examines the materialism that undermines spirituality and feeds the military industrial complex in a basically light-hearted way using mainly found and discarded materials. See exclusive slideshows online at elvaq.com.