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Primrose Bakery currently features a variety of pumpkin-themed desserts—including their pumpkin creme cake.

Last Minute Fall Treats to Make This Season

Alyssa Vu, Amadon Editor November 1, 2024

As the weather cools down, there is nothing better to end the day with some fall flavors treats. From pumpkin to apple, to cinnamon, one of the best parts of autumn is whipping up fun seasonal treats. “I...

From cult classics like Dracula or Frankenstien to contemporary novels, there is no time like fall to get into a good book.

Fall Picks: Book Recommendations For Fall

Alyssa Vu, Amadon Editor October 31, 2024

For many book lovers, fall is the best time of year to cozy up with a good book. Whether you are an avid reader or interested in light reading, we’ve compiled a list of the best autumnal books. “Reading...

Tyler Durden (Brat Pitt) and the Narrator (Edward Norton), before their very first fight.

Fight Club: A Reflection From Modern Times

Ellie Cho, Senior Staff Writer October 30, 2024

David Fincher’s Fight Club is a defining movie released at the cusp of the 21st century. A controversial film, it has captivated the American audience since 1999, quickly becoming a cult classic that...

Movie Review: We Live In Time

Alyssa Vu, Amadon Editor October 28, 2024

We Live In Time is a romantic drama featuring a star-studded cast that brings a captivating story to life. A24 originally released the film in limited theaters on Oct. 11, followed by a wider release on...

One interesting aspect was the setting, where the Roz lives her journey through the natural world.

The Wild Robot Looks to Contend With This Year’s Top Movies

Sikha Ray and Gargi Kanetkar October 5, 2024

On September 27th, the animated film The Wild Robot was released, a PG-rated Family/Adventure movie that follows the story of a helper robot named Roz who becomes stranded on an uninhabited island. While...

Transformers One builds on beloved characters backstories while introducing new ones, creating a rich and entertaining addition to this popular film series.

Transformers One: The Animated Past of the Famous Franchise

Alyssa Vu, AVT Editor September 29, 2024

On Sep. 14, Paramount Pictures reprised their smash-hit franchise Transformers with their most recent release: Transformers One. The movie explores the untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron,...

The colorful poster of “Something fall-Ish” decorates the back of Trader Joe’s.

Food Review: Trader Joe’s Fall Food Lineup

Floressa Mukherjee and Natalie Knosp September 23, 2024

As summer comes to a close, the familiar scents of apple, maple, butternut, and pumpkin decorate the store of Trader Joe’s. It’s that time of year again: starting the second week of September, Trader...

IF, a heartfelt family fantasy film is released in the theater on May 17th, 2024 with $64.8 million in the box office as of today.

Movie Review: If, an old to the inner child

Grace Huang, Amadon Page Editor May 24, 2024

On May 17th, the movie IF was released, a family-friendly movie debuted by Paramount. The movie stars some of the top actors and actresses including Ryan Reynolds and Cailey Fleming. The film is set...

Netflix released the first part of the long-awaited third season of Bridgerton on May 16, 2024.

Netflix Show Review: Bridgerton, a Lavish Regency Romance

Alyssa Vu, AVT Profile Page Editor May 22, 2024

On May 16, Netflix released the first part of the long-awaited third season of Bridgerton. The show follows an unconventional release structure, where the first four episodes release a month before the...

“Dead Boy Detectives” released on April 25, 2024 serves a spinoff of the original “The Sandman” comic book series.

Netflix Show Review: Dead Boy Detective, a supernatural mystery series with thrilling twists

Ashlynn Suh, Senior Staff Writer May 11, 2024

Dead Boy Detectives is a supernatural mystery drama that debuted on April 25, 2024. Ranked seventh in popularity today, the TV show has averaged 92% on the Tomatometer and 84% in Audience Score.  Neil...

Tyler On ('26) wows the crowd with an alto saxophone solo.

East Bay Jazz Band dazzles the audience with its Spring Concert

Rishit Agnihotri, AVT Sports Editor May 2, 2024

In the heart of Pleasanton, the firehouse doors swung open on April 21 to welcome visitors to an evening of captivating jazz melodies. Amador Valley Jazz performers alongside multiple other musicians inside...

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire returns with its old cast of characters, but this time with a different otherworldly threat.

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, the continuation of the franchise movies

Edwin He, AVT Profile Page Editor May 2, 2024

On March 22, 2024, Columbia Pictures released Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, a supernatural comedy film directed by Gil Kenan. This movie is the sequel to Ghostbusters: Afterlife, which came out in November...

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