Jonathan Pabico
Director’s Spotlight: J.J. Abrams
July 25, 2018Written by: Jonathan Pabico J.J. Abrams is one of my favourite filmmakers. His bold direction and enthusiasm shape his movies into fun, captivating, and intriguing adventures. In addition, Abrams demonstrates an undying passion for science fiction, which is ingrained in all of his projects. With his Star Trek reboot and its sequel, Star Trek: Into Darkness, Abrams blends his own visual style with intense action sequences to form an entertaining narrative. These films also benefit from a cast whose performances honour the Star Trek legacy. Aside from his talented actors, Abrams helps structure his Star Trek movies so…
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Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom is an intense sci-fi adventure thriller
July 8, 2018Written by: Jonathan Pabico If you want to take a break from superhero epics for a while, check out J. A. Bayona’s Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. Bayona crafts a riveting sequel to Jurassic World that incorporates heart-pounding action and startling…
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Moments of SFU’s history with the Indigenous community
July 4, 2018By: Jonathan Pabico, Peak Associate In the 1960s, First Nations were never included in discussions to construct SFU on Burnaby Mountain. To this day, relationships between the university and First Nations communities are still imperfect. In 2017, Sarah Guraliuk wrote…
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Solo: A Star Wars Story is an entertaining space western adventure
June 2, 2018By: Jonathan Pabico Attention, Star Wars fans — Han Solo’s past is finally revealed in Solo: A Star Wars Story! The film pays homage to classic westerns, while providing intricate storytelling, fearless characters, and a captivating lead, all of which…
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Summer Co-op: Maze Builders needed
June 1, 2018By: Jonathan Pabico Do you like mazes? Do you enjoy students losing their minds walking in our maze of a school? If you’ve said yes to both these questions, this job is for you! As an SFU Maze Builder, your…
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Avengers: Infinity War is perhaps the best movie out of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
May 6, 2018By: Jonathan Pabico Avengers fans, assemble! The long-awaited Avengers: Infinity War is finally here. Taking place after Thor: Ragnarok, the film sets the right tone for the story with its fun crossovers and satisfying battles. Directed by Anthony and Joe…
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Pacific Rim Uprising is an action-packed sequel that fires on all cylinders
March 31, 2018By: Jonathan Pabico If you have to watch one action film before summer break begins, I highly recommend Steven S. DeKnight’s Pacific Rim Uprising. DeKnight ups the ante as director, surpassing the previous film, Pacific Rim, which was directed by…
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Eccentric Exposition: Wes Anderson
March 21, 2018By: Jonathan Pabico Wes Anderson’s directing style brings a childlike purity to his stories. Anderson frames his films with fast-paced, but smart dialogue that resonates with our inner intellectual. Eye-popping visuals complement his innocent originality. One of Anderson’s…
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Five highlights and five lowlights from the SFSS’s history
March 12, 2018By: Jonathan Pabico, Peak Associate You’ll hear about it throughout your SFU experience, but what exactly is the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS)? Here’s the scoop: according to their website, the SFSS comprises of a group of students who not…
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Mastermind: Steven Soderbergh
February 16, 2018By: Jonathan Pabico Looking for a director whose movies are worth watching repeatedly? Try Steven Soderbergh. He is known for his heist films that offer hilarity, complemented by unassuming intellect, and original storytelling. His recent heist film, Logan Lucky, benefits…
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