Skip to Main Content
A Trusted Source of Independent Student Journalism since 1987.

The Oakland Post

A Trusted Source of Independent Student Journalism since 1987.

The Oakland Post

A Trusted Source of Independent Student Journalism since 1987.

The Oakland Post

Photo courtesy of Deadline

‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice:’ The juice is loose

Moe Del Rosario, Arts Reporter September 18, 2024

A Halloween classic, “Beetlejuice” was first released on March 30, 1988, and was considered a box office success. The success inspired an animated series in 1989, which consisted of four seasons and...

"Saturday Night" by Jason Reitman comes out October 11, 2024. Photo courtesy of TIFF

Biggest films to anticipate from TIFF 2024

Moe Del Rosario, Arts Reporter September 18, 2024

The Toronto International Film Festival — or TIFF for short — recently wrapped up its screenings on September 15, 2024.  The film festival hosts a variety of filmmakers and actors from around the...

Photo courtesy of IMDb

‘Alien: Romulus:’ A tribute to a classic

Moe Del Rosario, Arts Reporter September 11, 2024

Influential movies create a lasting impact on culture — audiences can see this in the modern day with remakes and sequels. Such examples of this is “Alien,” which is considered a genre-defining film...

Photo courtesy of Variety

‘Twisters:’ Two is better than one

Moe Del Rosario, Arts Reporter September 11, 2024

A well known classic of its genre, “Twister,” tapped into audience desire for natural disaster movies. The film was the second highest grossing film of 1996 and the film received Oscar nominations...

Photo courtesy of NPR

Chappell Roan doesn’t owe you anything

Morgan Warneke, Content Editor September 11, 2024

If you’ve been scrolling on any social media platform these last couple of weeks, chances are you’ve seen the chaos and controversy that popstar Chappell Roan’s two most recent TikToks have caused....

Photo courtesy of The New York Times

‘I Saw The TV Glow:’ There is still time

Chelsea Bossert, Arts Editor July 24, 2024

THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR THE FILM: “I SAW THE TV GLOW” “There is still time.” Horror movies have made quite the resurgence through the production studio, A24. Films like “Hereditary,”...

Photo courtesy of IMDb

She’s a star: ‘MaXXXine’ concludes the ‘X’ trilogy

Moe Del Rosario, Arts Reporter July 24, 2024

Fans of slashers and Mia Goth alike were ecstatic when “X” released in March 2022.  The film grossed $15.1 million in theaters — making it a box office success. The star packed cast included...

Photo Courtesy of the New York Times

The Comeback Kid: Trump’s Guide to Winning “Yuge”

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor June 12, 2024

Former President Donald Trump is doing better than expected in the polls right now — even while fighting legal battles. There’s no doubt that a victory is possible (but difficult) for him come election...

Photo Courtesy of The White House

Dear Mr. President: Here’s how you can win

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor June 12, 2024

For some, another four years of President Joe Biden in the oval office is heaven. For others, it’s a nightmare. No matter one’s opinion, a future is possible where Biden prevails and earns another...

Photo Courtesy of TimeOut

Flashback cinema: ‘Alien’

Mallory Waligora, Political Editor May 29, 2024

Spoilers ahead: You have been warned. 1979 is calling, are you picking up? Ridley Scott is on the phone with a timeless, well-crafted yet chilling movie that stands the test of time.  “Alien:...

Photo courtesy of DIY Magazine

Girl in Red is ‘Doing It Again Baby!’ with new studio album

Moe Del Rosario, Arts Reporter April 17, 2024

Marie Ulven Ringheim, best known as Girl in Red, is a Norwegian singer-songwriter that is best known for her releases “we fell in love in october” and “girls.” She initially gained popularity for...

Photo courtesy of YouTube

‘Found Heaven:’ Conan Gray delivers 80s pop album

Moe Del Rosario, Arts Reporter April 10, 2024

Fans of Conan Gray greatly anticipated his brand new album “Found Heaven” since he announced it back in January — myself included.  Gray first emerged on YouTube when he was 15, and soon released...

Load More Stories