A student-operated publication at Santa Rosa Junior College.

The Oak Leaf
A student-operated publication at Santa Rosa Junior College.

The Oak Leaf
A student-operated publication at Santa Rosa Junior College.

The Oak Leaf
Netflix’s latest adaptation sets sail with a strong start.

‘One Piece’ review: Netflix delivers a strong start to a promising concept

Jonathan Cangson, Reporter
September 19, 2023
(Left to right) Ben Aldridge, Kristen Cui and Jonathan Groff play a family forced to make an impossible decision at the end of the world.

“Knock at the Cabin”: Shyamalan’s discussion of love

Erina Corl, Reporter
March 6, 2023
SRJC filmmaking students said award-winning director Fabio Frey provided the right mix of professional criticism and learning space during the making of student film “You Don’t See Me," which will air as an unofficial selection of the 14th Petaluma Film Fest.

Award-winning director Fabio Frey shows SRJC filmmaking students how it’s done

Michael Combs, Editor
April 29, 2022
Levin, who's attended the JC on and off since 2014, wrote and directed the short film as a way to represent epilepsy in cinema.

SRJC alumnus’ short film to screen with panel on disability representation at Monte Rio Theater

Aryk Copley, Photographer
April 19, 2022
A young Black woman raises her fist in this screenshot from Ciani Rey Walker's "Misfits."

Ciani Rey Walker’s “Misfits” invites viewers to understand the Black Panther Party

Emily Hewitt, Reporter
March 31, 2021

SRJC Intercultural Center to present “Misfits” screening and Q&A

The Oak Leaf Staff
February 27, 2021
"Softie" is a revolutionary documentary about Kenyan photojournalist Boniface Mwangi and his subsequent turns as an activist and political candidate.

“Softie”: A film all hopeful activists must watch

Liam Vinueza, Staff Writer
December 8, 2020
“Sonic the Hedgehog”: Forgettable but fun video game adaptation

“Sonic the Hedgehog”: Forgettable but fun video game adaptation

Arthur Gonzalez-Martin and Stephen Howe
March 12, 2020
10 iconic films from the 2010s

10 iconic films from the 2010s

James Domizio, Staff Writer
December 12, 2019
In A24's "The Lighthouse", actors Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson battle the sea and their psyches.

“The Lighthouse”: The horror aquatic

Séamus Reed, Arts and Entertainment Editor
November 20, 2019
Cult Classic "The Thing" was not a critical success during its release but found a cult following in the years after and is considered one of the greatest films in horror history.

“The Thing”: Fear the unknown

Abraham Fuentes, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 31, 2019
Vibe-O-Ween: Four free horror films and a Halloween playlist

Vibe-O-Ween: Four free horror films and a Halloween playlist

James Domizio and Téa Lindsey
October 31, 2019
1996's "Scream" stars Neve Campbell as Sidney Prescott, a high schooler stalked by a mysterious killer on the anniversary of her mother's death.

A horror movie must: “Scream” (1996)

Ian MacGregor, Sports Editor
October 31, 2019
“El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie” — a worthy epilogue to a monolithic series

“El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie” — a worthy epilogue to a monolithic series

James Domizio, Staff Writer
October 17, 2019
Despite its amateur elements, "Carnival of Souls" is a horror classic due to its focus on the independence of women and its haunting atmosphere created by cinematography, editing and an ethereal organ score by Gene Moore.

“Carnival of Souls”: a feminist horror classic

James Domizio, Staff Writer
October 16, 2019
"The Third Man" at 70: Does It Hold Up?

“The Third Man” at 70: Does It Hold Up?

James Domizio, Staff Writer
September 1, 2019
"How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World” is a delightful end to the journey

“How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World” is a delightful end to the journey

Jordan Allums, Arts & Entertainment editor
February 23, 2019
Alita (Rosie Salazar) diving into action in "Alita: Battle Angel."

“Alita: Battle Angel” is CGI perfection

Jordan Allums, A&E Editor
February 15, 2019
Jamie Lee Curtis reprieves her role as Laurie Strode 40 years later in Halloween: 2018.

Murder, She Wrote: Halloween adopts real themes

Dakota McGranahan, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 6, 2018
Move over Marvel, it’s time to be Plus Ultra

Move over Marvel, it’s time to be Plus Ultra

Jordan Allums, Staff Writer
October 2, 2018
Meryl Streep as Katherine Graham makes the big decision whether to run the story containing top secret government files as Bob Odenkirk as Ben Bagdikian anxiously awaits her decision.

‘The Post’ gives an authentic account of a true story

Taylor Seprish, Staff Writer
February 6, 2018