Liliana Linan

Liliana loves watching films, listening to music, and obsessing over Timothée Chalamet. She also adores learning the French language and looks forward to her daily coffee or boba drinks.

October 19, 2020

Rockfire Waffle Shack by Day, Rockfire Grill by Night

By Liliana Linan

Check out Rockfire Grill's weekend-only breakfast shop!

October 1, 2020

Three Mexican Antojitos Year-Round

By Liliana Linan

In Mexico, snacks are called “antojitos,” which comes from the word “antojo” that means “craving,” so when Mexicans eat snacks they are eating “little cravings.”

September 28, 2020

In Review: “I’m Thinking of Ending Things”—I’m Thinking I Need to Watch This Again

By Liliana Linan

From the beginning, the film fulfills its dark and cerebral labels, and though not quite a horror movie, the cinematography contains elements of new wave horror films.

September 15, 2020

The Baddest Bitch in Town: Bretman Rock

By Liliana Linan

Instead of coming off like a disconnected interview, Bretman Rock’s openness and vibrant energy made the event feel like a FaceTime call with your best friend.

August 27, 2020

An Easy and Delicious Recipe for S’mores Crescent Rolls

By Liliana Linan

You can enjoy these summer classics without getting a campfire ready.

August 24, 2020

In Review: It’s No Big Dill If You Don’t Watch “An American Pickle”

By Liliana Linan

Yes, “An American Pickle” is a comedy starring one of the genre’s most well-known actors, but it’s not the laugh-out-loud movie the trailer makes it out to be.

July 17, 2020

“Palm Springs”: The Perfect Film For This Never-Ending Quarantine

By Liliana Linan

The film portrays the unfortunate yet legitimate human issues of struggling with a sense of belonging, self-identity and the meaning of life.

June 23, 2020

In Review: Spike Lee’s “Da 5 Bloods”

By Liliana Linan

“Da 5 Bloods” deals with emotional trauma caused because of the war, trust issues, complex relationships with fathers and the never-ending injustices experienced by Black people in America.

June 12, 2020

Monkey Bread Dessert

By Liliana Linan

A great alternative to the usual cake or pie, this pull-apart monkey bread is perfect for any special occasion.

June 1, 2020

A.S. Program Board Presents: Ask Ari Aster

By Liliana Linan

This event was any movie lover’s dream as students were able to pick Aster’s brilliant mind and learn more about the film industry.

May 24, 2020

Keeping Afloat With SadGirl

By Liliana Linan

As part of the Associated Students (A.S.) Program Board’s “Live on the Rise” series, the Los Angeles band SadGirl performed and answered questions on a Zoom livestream this past Wednesday night.

May 12, 2020

Creating a New Home: “Unorthodox” Review

By Liliana Linan

This revolutionary and unapologetically unique show remains relatively obscure, and even more than a month after its release it is still deprived of the popular buzz it deserves.