The SMCC Beacon

Ryan Marshall Effortlessly articulate in its unabashed social consciousness and fearless in its evocation of delectably dream-like ambience, “Get Out” is something of a miracle in terms of the modern cinematic circuit. It’s a brooding, remarkably intelligent picture that pays its respects to the horror masters of old while making way for the new. That… Read more

  Jessica Spoto Some people know the Mystery Machine and others do not. The Mystery Machine is a van used for the characters in Scooby Doo. The mystery machine has its mysteries. One big mystery is what kind of van it is. Some say it’s a Corvair Van, VW or even a Ford Econoline. This… Read more

  Jessica Spoto Ever see a young woman in cat-lady-couch, floral-print-style clothing with big chunky brown loafers? Well, this is one of many styles that are included in a trend called “grandma chic.” Of course, anyone can sport this chic grandma style, but the trend is seen mostly in people in their 20s to early… Read more

  Alex Serrano Who’s the definitive Batman? Right now, popular opinion points to Christian Bale as Christopher Nolan’s angsty post-9/11 metaphor for the war on terrorism in the excellent “Dark Knight” trilogy. The other contender, Ben Affleck, portrayed as a grimdark psychopathic killer in the much-defamed “Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice,” is a glimmer… Read more

Captain W. Russ Webster, USCG (Ret.), CULA 18 Bentley arrived at Portland airport from a Kansas City breeder in utter shambles. He had adapted and endured multiple flights and a baggage transfer, but he and his crate were a cesspool of urine and feces. After the car ride home and a quick cleanup, a treat… Read more