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THE ROADRUNNER

Butte College's Editorially Independent Student Voice

THE ROADRUNNER

Butte College's Editorially Independent Student Voice

THE ROADRUNNER

A newspaper by students, for students.
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Transformers One – Movie Review

A spectacular return to form for the Transformers films, and a promising future in sight.
Juan Valencia, Campus Life Journalist September 20, 2024

"Transformers One," the latest installment in the Transformers film franchise, will see a theatrical release on September 20th, 2024. Its release will mark the first fully animated theatrical movie in...

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The Best Shark Movie Since ‘Jaws’: A Review of “Under Paris”

Now streaming on Netflix, "Under Paris" brings the terror of a giant mako shark named Lilith to the River Seine. This spoiler-free review goes over the ins and outs of the French film and just what sets it apart from other shark movies.
Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor and Chief June 27, 2024

The 2024 action-horror movie "Under Paris" could very well be one of the best shark movies since "Jaws."  This French film, directed by Xavier Gens, with its screenplay co-written by Yannick Dahan,...

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Early Look At The 2024 BUFF

The Butte Film Festival is back for round two and has it's sights on being bigger than ever.
Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor and Chief April 4, 2024

You know the Butte Film Club. You know how phenomenal the 2023 Butte Film Festival was, and now it’s time for you to get hyped for the even more awesome 2024 Butte Film Festival!  Still under the...

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Top Ten Quotes From V for Vendetta

Let's zero in on this cinematic masterpiece and rank the top ten best quotes from the film. Each selected quote reflects the film's deep themes of resistance, identity, and the unyielding power of ideas.
Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor and Chief January 26, 2024
"V for Vendetta" is a perfect example of the power of cinema – not just as entertainment but as a conversation starter and change inspirer. Together let's keep explore and the layers of meaning in this timeless cinematic masterpiece.
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The Green Screen Effect

How Film and television play a part in the environmental movement
Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor and Chief January 21, 2024
Lights, Camera, Conservation! Join me as we explore how movies and television shows play a part in the environmentalist movement. In this article, we will examine six movies and series and the impact they had in educating and bringing attention to pressing environmental issues.
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The Butte Film Club and BUFF

Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor and Chief December 12, 2023

The Butte Film Club has become a staple of Butte College’s student life. Founded last semester by the visionary duo, Curtis Bell and Bobby Brothers, and guided by their advisor Roderick, the club has...

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Review : Puss In Boots: The Last Wish

Almost a year later and this animated movie about a talking cat is still phenomenal
Nathan Azevedo Espindula, Editor and Chief November 12, 2023

  Nearly a year after its release, I still find myself re-watching  "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish" and it continues to fascinate me every time. The unexpected depth and memorable characters...

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