Daniel and Erwin review Francis Ford Coppola's extremely ambitious MEGALOPOLIS and for the first time they disagree severely on a movie. One person really liked it, one hated it. Which is which? Does this movie spark debate? Why didn't it make any money at all? There's so much to talk about. Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere…

Russell Brown began working at Adobe in 1985 as a graphic designer, art director, and the company’s 38th employee. Since 1985, Russell Brown has ridden the wave of technological innovation, ushering in the acquisition of Photoshop by Adobe from the Knoll brothers in 1995 and training generations of Adobe employees and industry creatives in the pote…

Daniel and Erwin review the VERY divisive sequel to Todd Phillips original film, "JOKER". Joker Folie À Deux. They talk about the bold choice to make it a musical, the intentions behind the themes of the film, the performances by Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, and so much more. Did they love it? Did they hate it? Or...are they Somewhere Between? Li…

Daniel and Erwin talk about the animated film "Transformers One" and how surprising it is, from the great action to the investing characters, and they also touch on the very poor marketing and trailers released by Paramount. Did they love it, did they hate it. or...are they Somewhere Between? Listen to find out! Description: Optimus Prime and Megat…

Daniel and Erwin review Coralie Fargeat's new film "The Substance" starring Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, and Dennis Quaid. They talk about the body horror elements of the film, break down the movie's themes on beauty standards, and other themes in the film, and go over just how insane this movie is. Did they love it? Did they hate it? Or...are the…

Danilo Parra’s first solo painting show, “In Limbo," at Empire Seven Studios. @danilorparra We at @contentmag caught up with Danilo during the exhibition installation. Stay tuned for his blog, which will be available on our website next week . San Jose native, an award-winning Chilean-American Film Director based in New York. @danilorparra Parra wi…

Featured Artist: Kija Lucas. Full podcast at https://bit.ly/kijalucas24 Kija Lucas’ “The Enchanted Garden” installation is featured in “GROW!” an exhibition opening on September 21 at Palo Alto Art Center. Artist Kija Lucas’ work explores ideas of home, heritage, and inheritance. In this podcast, she discusses “The Enchanted Garden,” a Palo Alto Ar…

Daniel and Erwin review James Watkin's and Blumhouse's remake of the 2022 Film "Speak No Evil" They talk about the stand out James McAvoy performance, the idea of foreign remakes and if they need to exist, movie trailers showing WAY too much, and if this 2024 "Speak No Evil" needed to happen. Did they love it? Did they hate it? Or...are they Somewh…

Daniel and Erwin review Tim Burton's long awaited sequel to the 1988 Classic Beetlejuice. They talk about the lasting impact of Burton's style, his practical effects, Michael Keaton's and Winona Ryder's iconic portrayals of their characters. How Jenna Ortega brings her own sense of acting to these iconic actors, and if this is different from other …

Episode #122 Imara Osorno "Un Puente Sobre El Río San Juan: A Story of Borders" Join Imara at Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana (MACLA) on Friday, September 6, for the opening of her duo exhibition “Un Puente Sobre El Río San Juan: A Story of Borders,” Featuring work from her and San José-based artist Irene Carvajal—part of South First …

Daniel and Erwin review Zoe Kravitz's directorial debut BLINK TWICE, they talk about the stand out performances from Channing Tatum, Naomi Ackie, Adria Arjona, if the movie has a mystery that works. They also discuss how well written the movie is and the cinematography choices. Did they love it, hate it, or are they somewhere between? Listen to fin…

Daniel and Erwin review the 2024 remake/reboot "The Crow", talk about how unsuccessful it is and the poor execution of the story this time around. Was there any reason to remake the beloved Brandon Lee and Alex Proyas Classic? Listen to find out? Soulmates Eric Draven and Shelly Webster are brutally murdered when the demons of her dark past catch u…

Daniel and Erwin talk about Tilman Singer and Neon's latest horror movie CUCKOO starring Hunter Schafer, Dan Stevens, and Jessica Henwick. They break down what the movie is about, if it's more style than substance, the themes and tone of the movie, and briefly go on a rant about about bad moviegoers in theaters. Listen to find out more! Description…

Join us on Thursday, August 22, for Pick-Up Party 16.4, “Profiles,” at The School of Arts and Culture at Mexican Heritage Plaza. This magazine’s in-real-life experience celebrates the creatives featured in the issue and 2024 Content Emerging Artists Elba Raquel and Esther Young. In this conversation, Daniel Garcia and David Valdespino Jr., the Cult…

Daniel and Erwin review the LATEST Alien installment, Alien Romulus. They talk about the influence of the originals by Ridley Scott and James Cameron, the movie returning to Alien's horror roots, the mix of action and horror AND if the franchise brings anything new to the table! Listen to find out what they think of this along with Prometheus, AVP,…

Featured: Issue 16.4, “Profiles,” Featured: Issue 16.4, “Profiles,” Elba Raquel - Painter and Muralist and 2024 Content Emerging Artist Awardee Each year, SVCreates recognizes the region’s finest early-career artists through the Content Emerging Artist Award. These artists are committed to developing their art forms and enriching the greater Santa …

Tommy Aguilar founded Universal Grammar as a collective of like-minded individuals interested in producing events that could shape culture through music, art, and community curating. Tommy prefers the title of ‘producer’ rather than ‘music promoter’ to describe his work. He treats event production as an art form. He shares, “Everything that Univers…

Daniel and Erwin talk about and review the Game of Thrones spin-off "House of the Dragon Season 2", the budget restrictions, if the characters were missing anything this season, how the plot moved, and more! Listen to find out what they thought! Stars: Emma D'arcy, Olivia Cooke, Matt Smith The reign of House Targaryen begins with this prequel to po…

Daniel and Erwin review the latest video game adaptation in Theaters, "Borderlands". They talk about if the movie is just as bad as the reviews say, if there's anything positive to say about it, and why video game adaptations appear to fail so much. Description: Returning to her home planet Pandora, an infamous bounty hunter forms an unexpected all…

Featured: Issue 16.4, “Profiles,” Liminal Space Collective. Weston Mossman, Wendy Frances, and Taylor Royan At an artist lead meetup on a Santa Cruz beach in late 2020 a small group of local creatives were gathering for the first time… Weston Mossman was there and the creativity and connection within the group sparked him. “I knew this idea could b…

Featured: Issue 16.4, “Profiles,” Featured: Issue 16.4, “Profiles,” Esther Young - Singer/Songwriter and 2024 Content Emerging Artist Awardee Each year, SVCreates recognizes the region’s finest early-career artists through the Content Emerging Artist Award. These artists are committed to developing their art forms and enriching the greater Santa Cl…

Daniel and Erwin review the latest season of THE BOYS, if the show is becoming too formulaic or not, how great the character arcs are, Homelander's stand-out episode, and more! Listen to find out what they thought. Description: Superheroes are often as popular as celebrities, as influential as politicians, and sometimes even as revered as gods. But…

Daniel and Erwin review M. Night Shyamalan's new movie TRAP, discussing the movie with FULL spoilers, if M. Night is actually divisive, the concept of this movie, and the intentional over the top nature of this movie, his daughter's inclusion and her music, and more! Listen to find out what they thought. A man and his teenage daughter realize they'…

Episode #119 - Jorge "J.Duh" Camacho - "Starting Fires" Catch J.Duh’s solo exhibition, "Starting Fires," from August 10 to September 7 at Empire Seven Studios in San Jose, Japan Town. Don’t miss the opening reception on August 10 from 6 to 9 p.m., featuring live music by Flipside Lovers and DJ nic0tine. Discover how J.Duh’s journey from the Academy…

Preservation Action Council of San Jose (PAC*SJ) - Ben Leech This feature is also available on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and YouTube. The Preservation Action Council of San Jose (PAC*SJ) is a dedicated historic preservation advocacy organization committed to celebrating the vibrancy of San Jose’s architectural and cultural heritage. As a member-based…

Pre-order the Fall issue of @contentmag by August 1 for free shipping Born in the ’90s and a San Jose native, Theo Mendoza was naturally drawn to skateboarding, hip-hop, and graffiti. Early on, he realized his future was in art. With support from his family and teachers, he pursued graphic design and streetwear, spending five years at the Art Insti…

Daniel and Erwin review the new Disney Plus Star Wars show "The Acolyte" they talk about the positives, the negatives, why they think the show has so many missed opportunities, the great choreography, and more! Listen to find out what they think. Description: A former Padawan reunites with her Jedi Master to investigate a series of crimes but disco…

Daniel and Erwin review the LATEST MCU entry "Deadpool & Wolverine" that brings the Fox Universe and Logan and Deadpool. They talk about the cameos, the action, the MCU in general, and if Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds needed to return as the titular characters. Listen and watch to find out what they thought!…

Daniel and Erwin talk about the new season of Demon Slayer, their favorite anime, and more! Listen to find out what they thinkBy Daniel Parra

Daniel and Erwin discuss the legacy sequel to the 1996 original Twister and if it's good and lives up to the original, what a legacy sequel is, AND More! Haunted by a devastating encounter with a tornado, Kate Cooper gets lured back to the open plains by her friend, Javi, to test a groundbreaking new tracking system. She soon crosses paths with Tyl…

Featured: Issue 16.4, “Profiles,” Stephanie Metz Pre-order the Fall issue of Content Magazine by August 1 for free shipping Stephanie Metz has been a sculptor most of her life, and her work has been featured all over the world… Over the years, though, Stephanie’s relationships with many things—including art, sculpting, femininity, and the color pin…

Daniel and Erwin explain and theorize what they think the new horror film "Longlegs" was about. They talk about the filmmaking, the movies divisive elements, and more! FBI Agent Lee Harker is assigned to an unsolved serial killer case that takes an unexpected turn, revealing evidence of the occult. Harker discovers a personal connection to the kill…

Francisco Graciano Montalvo Art Center - “A Path Forward: Honoring Ohlone Land & Spirit” This feature is also available on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and YouTube.Francisco Graciano has been creating art in San José for as long as he can remember. His multi-disciplinary practices include sculpture, painting, music, and tattoos. In May 2024, Francisco w…

Tiye Garrett founded Kuumba LLC in 2022, emphasizing West African Dance and rhythms, community, and providing spaces for creativity to thrive. ‘Kuumba’ means creativity in the African Language of Swahili and is the sixth principle of the annual celebration of Kwanzaa. That sixth principle guides followers ‘to always do as much as we can, in the way…

Daniel and Erwin review FX and Christopher Storer's "The Bear." They talk about the first 3 seasons, the performances, and more! Was Season 3 as good as the rest? Listen to find out!By Daniel Parra

Daniel and Erwin review the final part of Ti West's and A24's Horror Trilogy and have a lot to say about X, Pearl, and now Maxxxine with Mia Goth in the role again with FULL spoilers. Listen to find out what they think!By Daniel Parra

Episode #118 Kimberly Snyder, Executive Director of New Museum Los Gatos Kimberly Snyder began her journey at NUMU as a curatorial intern in 2014. She has held various positions before, most recently becoming the executive director. As executive director, Snyder aims to bolster NUMU’s community presence and elevate its Bay Area profile through stra…

Daniel and Erwin review and explain their thoughts on Yorgos Lanthimos's most challenging film yet. They explore the characters actions, story meaning, and review the movie. Listen and watch to find out more! A man seeks to break free from his predetermined path, a cop questions his wife's demeanor after her return from a supposed drowning, and a w…

Daniel and Erwin review the new horror installment A Quiet Place: Day One and talk about the movies, themes, characters, how scary it is, and more! When New York City comes under attack from an alien invasion, a woman and other survivors try to find a way to safety. They soon learn that they must remain absolutely silent as the mysterious creatures…

Daniel and Erwin review Jeff Nichols' new movie "The Bikeriders" starring Austin Butler, Tom Hardy, and Jodie Comer. They discuss the movies sense of place, motorcycle culture, themes, and if they thought if it was great. Watch to hear their thoughts! Description: THE BIKERIDERS captures a rebellious time in America when the culture and people were…

Daniel and Erwin review the extended editions of the Lord of the Rings trilogy based off of the books by J.R.R Tolkien and directed by Peter Jackson. They talk about the theatrical cuts of the movies the Fellowship of the ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King, the extended editions changes and differences, how the films have held up over…

Daniel and Erwin discuss Pixar and Disney's latest entry, the sequel to Inside Out(2015) and their thoughts on Pixar's latest entries, their best movies, and how Inside Out 2 compares to the first, and more! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust have been running a successful operation by all accounts. However, when Anxiety shows up, they aren't su…

Seeing through Stone" is the latest exhibition at The San José Museum of Art, curated by Lauren Schell Dickens in collaboration with The Institute of the Arts and Sciences at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and Santa Cruz Barrios Unidos. This powerful showcase is part of the Visualizing Abolition series, which challenges perceptions of in…

Episode #116 Flammy Marciano – Hip Hop Artist, Rapper, & Streamer. Born in Lexington, Kentucky, and raised in San Jose, California, internet sensation DaQuane Fox, better known as Flammy Marciano, tends to be ahead of the curve when it comes to gaming, streaming, and even music. He began his music career in the late 2000s under the name Young Marve…

Daniel and Erwin discuss the SHUDDER original "In A Violent Nature directed by Chris Nash, if it follows through on its premise, if it's the next big slasher, and their thoughts on slasher movies in general. They also review and discuss Richard Linklater's Hit Man, why it shouldn't only be on netflix, how great Glen Powell and Adria Arjona are in i…

Daniel and Erwin review the fourth installment in the Bad Boys franchise starring Martin Lawrence and Will Smith, they discuss the pop culture impact of the franchise, what it meant to them growing up, and if the franchise still has reason to exist. Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they SOMEWHERE BETWEEN? Listen to find out! Description: …

Since its founding in 2018, Chopsticks Alley Art has been a platform that elevates the perspectives and cultures of Southeast Asian Americans through a blend of cultural events, traditional art forms education, and carefully curated gallery exhibitions. The programming at Chopsticks Alley Art has provided a voice for young artists and empowered the…

Daniel and Erwin discuss Jane Schoenbrun's "I saw The TV Glow" starring Justice Smith and Brigette Lundy-Paine and explain their interpretations, thoughts, and imagery in the movie. Did they love it? Did they hate it? Listen to find out! Description: Teenager Owen is just trying to make it through life in the suburbs when his classmate introduces h…

Bree Karpavage and Ann Hazels are breathing new life into the Santa Cruz art scene. First Friday Santa Cruz is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2024. As part of the celebration, First Friday Santa Cruz and Radius Gallery, also celebrating their 10th anniversary this year, have teamed up to host an exhibition entitled “Changing Spaces,” opening o…

Daniel and Erwin review the fifth installment of the Mad Max Universe "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga", and talk about Mad Max: Fury Road, George Miller's directing, the idea of prequels, and more! Description: Snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers, young Furiosa falls into the hands of a great biker horde led by the warlord Dementus. Sweeping thr…