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CSULB alumna’s documentary makes festival, television debut
CSULB alumni Savannah Gasca is one of the finalists of "PBS Fine Cut," an annual showcase where they choose one Southern Californian filmaker and air their films for the next few weeks. Gasca's senior capstone project led her to becoming a finalist for her film, “From, Farmersville,” which will air on Oct. 15. James Tinoco | Long Beach Current Fine Cut, an annual film showcase presented by PBS SoCal that highlights student filmmakers, returned for its 27th year on Sept.
Spooky happenings: Halloween events to look out for in Long Beach
Fright Fest will be returning for it's second year this month featuring drinking, costumes and vendors lined up Pine St. Diego Perez | Long Beach Current It is officially October, which means that spooky season is now upon us! Long Beach has plenty of spooky Halloween-themed events all over the city, sure to help you get into the frightfully festive mood throughout the month.
CSULB student film explores queer love through a cigarette search
The camera crew prepare for shooting the second take of the third scene of "Cigarette" featuring director Weylin Terzoli and Joey Grayson playing the repective roles of Luke and Josiah, where love blossoms between the two. Apart from the the film, Terzoli and Grayson are romantic partners in real life. Photo courtesy of Jeremy Fernandez A crowded house party, a planned bathroom hookup, the quest for a lost cigarette and a true depiction of queer love… sounds like a hell of a night.
Movies are back? Exploring film’s resurgence in 2026
The blockbuster is back in full force in 2026 with many referring to it as "the year that revived cinema." Graphic by Gabrielle Lashley | Long Beach Current A typical summer night has many classic activities: an evening picnic in the park, a nighttime fireworks display on the beach or having a barbecue by the poolside.
The loss of a legend: A tribute to Tim Curry
Tim Curry attends the Museum of the Moving Image salute to Alec Baldwin in New York on Feb. 28, 2011. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer, File) The gasps I let out could be heard all the way in Denver. The tears I shed could rival the flooding of a hurricane, and the shivers down my spine almost caused an earthquake as I stood there, motionless, reading the headlines.
‘Rescued’: Long Beach filmmaker D.J. Hale’s journey to the screen
D.J. Hale is a film director who starred in his own award-winning film, "Rescued," as a homeless man named Tyler who is saved by a dog that won't leave his side. Hale has won three awards for the film including the Long Beach Film Festival Audience Award for Best Feature Film and "Best of Festival" and "Best Actor" for his portrayal of Tyler at the Miracle Makers film festival.
‘We lost an ally’: CSULB professors react to Dolly Parton’s death
FILE - Dolly Parton arrives at the 61st annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 10, 2019, in Los Angeles. Parton turns 77 on Jan. 19. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File) Legendary singer, entertainer and philanthropist Dolly Parton died on Aug. 25 at 80 years old, after a brief battle with cancer.
No car, no problem: Visit these 6 iconic city spots using Long Beach transit
Several Long Beach bus lines run through and around campus. Students can use the BeachGo app to find adequate routes to navigate the city. Rehansa Kulatilleke | Long Beach Current Though beginning a new school year without a car may seem like a hassle, it also has its benefits – including not having to pay for parking. Carless students can also take advantage of Long Beach Transit’s 36 bus routes and over 250 buses that stop at iconic, must-visit spots around Long Beach.
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