Author: John Oliva

Entertainment

‘Wreck-it-Ralph’ goes viral

John Oliva

Movie offers unique take on the internet and insecurity Overcoming insecurities is the underlying message in Disney’s new movie “Ralph Breaks the Internet.” The movie, with returning voice-actors John C. Reilly and Sarah Silverman, starts off with Silverman’s character, Vanellope, having her game unplugged because a child broke the steering wheel. Ralph and Vanellope then decide to go into the internet to find a replacement wheel at eBay so her arcade game doesn’t get thrown away. New characters are introduced in the movie such as Gal Gadot’s Shank and Taraji P. Henson’s Yesss. Shank is from an online game called…

Entertainment, Opinions

Not so ‘Fantastic’ at the box office

John Oliva

“Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” is an enjoyable film to watch but waiting to see it until it comes out on a streaming site is fine as well. First of all, with a mass number of fans adamant about not casting Johnny Depp in the movie because of his domestic abuse allegations, J. K. Rowling should have recasted instead of defending him. The sequel has returning actors Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Dan Fogler, Alison Sudol, Ezra Miller and (the unfortunate) Depp. The audience is introduced to new characters including Zoë Kravitz as Leta Lestrange, a Slytherin who Newt Scamander…

Entertainment

Robyn is sweet like honey

John Oliva

It has been eight years since Swedish singer Robyn released a solo album. Her last album, out in 2015, was “Love is Free,” which was a collaboration with La Bagatelle Magique, and her last solo album, in 2010, was “Body Talk.” “Honey” is similar to Robyn’s previous albums, being electro-pop and filled with dance beats. Now in her 40s, Robyn is still able to create enticing new music that will be sure to inspire the newer generation of pop singers. Robyn came to the music scene in 1995 with her debut album, “Robyn Is Here.” The album produced two top-10…

Campus, Community, Health

Del Mar’s dental students learn the drill

John Oliva

The mixture of soft music and whirring noise of ultrasonic cleaners fill the air in the dental hygiene clinic at West Campus. Del Mar’s Dental Hygiene Program had over 100 students complete applications to join, with only 24 spots available. “This program is very challenging, that’s for sure,” said Eva Sepulveda, director of dental programs. The program offers free dental services to the public, with the benefit for students being more hands-on training. “Patient care is our main focus right now,” Sepulveda said. “This semester is when they start to see patients that are a bit more difficult, such as…

Campus

More like great times at the El Royal

John Oliva

A great cast, stunning visuals, an awesome soundtrack and a wonderfully written script is all it takes to make an amazing movie. “Bad Times at the El Royale” is just that movie. The film focuses on seven characters and stars Jeff Bridges, Cynthia Erivo, Jon Hamm, Dakota Johnson, Lewis Pullman, Cailee Spaeny and Chris Hemsworth. This group of strangers intersect with one another at the El Royale Hotel, which is located on the state line of Nevada and California. Each character has their own secret to keep when they check in. The movie is rather long at two and a…