Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks
Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks
Cerritos College • Norwalk, Calif.

Talon Marks
Black actresses in the entertainment industry

Dark skinned women are more than your average stereotype

Shaniah Campbell, Arts & Entertainment Editor
September 27, 2024
Throughout media colorism has always been a prominent issue. Women with a lighter skin tone have always been the depiction of what a Black woman is in the entertainment industry.
Barbarian movie poster

Barbarian: A Solid Horror Film Or Something More?

Lukas Luna-Arellano, Opinion Editor
September 16, 2022
Is the new Zach Creeger movie, released on Sept. 9, simply riding trends or a harbinger of what is to come?
On the left-hand side, you have one of the directors of the film, "Free Lunch," Forrest Hartl and on the right of him, you have Connor William Barrett (who plays the main character Sam in the film).

Forrest Hartl: Professor, Film Creator and Podcaster

Samuel Chacko, Editor-in-Chief
September 7, 2022
Professor Forrest Hartl recently helped create the movie, “Free Lunch,” while also co-hosting a podcast and meeting tons of actors when first filming.
The film, which was streamed via zoom on Feb. 16, 2021, delves into the consequences of a convoluted loophole buried in the constitution. In the very same amendment that bars the institution of slavery in the United States, there lies a sinister exemption that excludes those convicted of crimes from the freedoms promised in this republic.

Let’s Talk Series: Ava DuVernay’s “13th” leads to discussion on racial inequalities and disparities in the U.S.

Daniel Suarez Jr., Managing Editor
February 18, 2021
Students engaged in a discussion on the 13th amendment, its consequences for the Black community and its future in the United States.
American film star Cicely Tyson during press conference in Utrecht, 1973. Tyson's memoir "Just As I Am" describes some of her struggles as a Black woman in Hollywood.

Black women are still underrepresented and excluded in the film industry

Lola Ajetunmobi and Janet Chavarria
February 4, 2021
Lack of diversity plagues Hollywood, both on camera and behind the scenes. As a result, black actresses suffer tremendous injustices at the hands of the entertainment industry.
Cerritos College is introducing a new transfer degree in Filmmaking, Television, and Electronic Media. The degree will prepare students for an ever changing media landscape.

Fine Arts and Communication brings new multimedia degree to light

Kianna Znika, Editor in Chief
May 17, 2020
Beginning Fall 2020, Cerritos College students may apply for the new AS-T degree in Film, Television and Electronic Media.
circa 1890: American abolitionist leader and former slave Harriet Tubman (1820 - 1913), who led over 300 escaped slaves to freedom, including her parents, through the underground railroad.

Harriet Tubman 2019 biopic film

Quinae Austin, Staff Writer
November 15, 2019

Ranking in an unsuspected $20 billion worldwide, Kasi Lemmons only did the movie "Harriet" some justice in the opening weekend, as the writer-director carefully told Harriet Tubman’s story on the big...

‘Joker,’ a fresh new take on the famous comic book villain

Oscar Torres, Staff Writer
October 9, 2019
Spoiler Alert!
Erin Cole and Ja'net Danielo have a discussion with students after the Wonder Woman documentary. Cole, Danielo, and students explore and discuss topics covered in the film and regarding female representation.

Popcorn and A Movie: Discussing the representation of women in film and in the media

Karina Quiran-Juarez
April 3, 2018

Continuing with the events of Women’s History Month on campus, Popcorn And A Movie featured "Wonder Women." The Untold Story of American Superheroines. Alongside the film, a discussion was also held...

Free casting space available at Hollywood studio

Free casting space available at Hollywood studio

Nicolette Aguirre, Arts Editor
January 21, 2015

If you’re an independent filmmaker or aspiring actor/actress, then Hollywood Casting and Film (HCandF) is the place for you to get a helping hand. HCandF is a professional casting studio that provides...

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