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ASC celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with art
Why do Mexican Americans celebrate Hispanic Heritage? The celebration was introduced to pay tribute to generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched the nation and society. The four-week long dedication is widely celebrated and enjoyed by individuals with Spanish speaking backgrounds to appreciate their culture and diversity. El Paso Community College takes part in the appreciation of Hispanic HANNAH LOPEZ / TEJANO TRIBUNE Heritage Month by "Wire into Wings" by artist Gabriel Gaytan is one of the many hispanic heritage-inspired art pieces being showcased at the Administrative Services Center. hosting a free-to-thepublic art exhibit at the Administrative Services Center. Hannah Lopez This exhibit honors artists for their captivating Tejano Tribune creations of art. Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October Gabriel S. Gaytán, Frank Rosales, and Angel Ortiz 15) is an official celebration of Americans who have share the pride of their diverse background through their ancestry traced back to Spain, Mexico, Central, and art. Gabriel S. Gaytán shares that images and symbols South America, and the Caribbean. help him explore his cultural heritage.
Gaytán took more of a political stance to express the meaning of his artwork. “We took down a Great Wall in Germany, just to have one built right here.” Gaytán announces, referring to his art piece titled “No Wall: Immigrants Welcome.” The art exhibit was also named after his painting. Gaytán thanks his Chicano identity for providing him with a mosaic of ancient and contemporary experiences, born of love, as much as war and revolution. Gaytán uses diverse colors in his pieces to represent the diversity of Hispanics. “Color evokes messages for the soul; who we are is more than an accident of history.” Gaytán expresses through his paintings. “They must listen to us, for we put them where they are.” Gaytán closes, referring to the voting this November. With his supporting parents by his side, Frank Rosales has his creations displayed in an exhibit for the first time ever. Rosales is an El Paso native, as well as a self-taught artist; Gabriel Gaytán also announced how astonished he is by Rosales’s amazing work as a self-taught artist. Some early influences Rosales had were comic books and album cover arts. Rosales thanks everyone for viewing his art. “I would describe my art as diverse and experimental.” See ASC Hispanic Heritage page 4
Fashionistas strut their way into a new facility Danielle Miller Tejano Tribune With the hope of expanding the Fashion Technology program, a new building is being added to the Transmountain campus. This will not only allow current students to be able to increase their knowledge by adding new classes, but also build brand awareness for incoming
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Additional summer and online classes will be made available in the Fashion Tech. program.
students with an interest in fashion. their chosen career. The new building is set to be “My goal is for them to be successful technology-oriented. in whatever they choose to do,” Ramirez Additionally, it will have bigger said. rooms for students to work in. “Whether they choose to go to a bigger In hopes of expanding the program, school for their BA or if they decide to more morning and afternoon classes are go to a big company or if they decide to looking to be added, as well as summer start their own business. For them to be and online classes. able to reflect and say I “I hope they see New elective classes learned everything about are also being looked it, aside from my hands-on the program in the into being added. same way as I see experience, at EPCC that This will give the would mean a lot.” the program, so students who have a From having jobs such instrumental in my curiosity in fashion the as Denim merchandiser success in opportunity to join the for Levi in San Francisco, El Paso,” program. being a visual merchandiser The new building is - Vanessa Ramirez for both Forever 21 and not the only new thing Charlotte Russe, even Coordinator they will be adding. having her own clothing Coordinator Vanessa line. Ramirez will also be a new addition to These are just some of the things the program. Ramirez has been doing after graduating An EPCC alumna herself, Ramirez back in 2006. returns to share her knowledge and Ramirez hopes to motivate students experience with students, making sure and share her experience as a former they walk out of EPCC well educated in graduate of the Fashion Technology
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The new facility is set to be technology -oriented and have plenty of workspace.
program at El Paso Community College, to show students that you do whatever you want with the education offered at the campus. “I hope they see the program in the same way as I see the program, so instrumental in my success in El Paso,” Ramirez said. The new Fashion technology building is set to open Summer/Fall of 2019, at the Transmountain campus.
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CAMPUS NEWS Fierro named El Paso Hispano Triunfador Staff Report Tejano Tribune Art Fierro, Chair of El Paso Community College’s (EPCC) Board of Trustees, will be honored during the 2018 McDonald’s Hispanos Triunfadores Award Ceremony and Luncheon. The award recognizes individuals who serve as outstanding role models and are an inspiration to area youth in the fields of: Government, Arts & Entertainment, Business, Lifetime Achievement Business, Science, Community Service and Education. Art Fierro, the Education honoree, was nominated for his impact on higher education and on our community. Fierro was elected to the EPCC Board of Trustees in 2006 and has served as Chair since 2012. “ Art Fierro has been instrumental to advancing higher education in our region through his leadership and board service at EPCC,” Belen Robles, member, EPCC Board of Trustees said. “His leadership has united
our board and helped EPCC focus on student success.” As Board Chair Fierro has shared outward vision and strategic leadership. Under his leadership, EPCC has received numerous national accolades. The college ranked as one of the Top 10 Community Colleges by the Nation by the Aspen Institute (2015) and is also the #1 Community College for Associate Degrees granted to Hispanic Students. Fierro has been instrumental in master and strategic planning which has resulted in $115 in construction and campus improvements district-wide. He is an active member of the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) where he currently serves on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. He is an active member of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO). During his time there, he has contributed to increasing the effectiveness of education policymakers in order to advance Latinos and all students.
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Art Fierro, Chair of EPCC Board of Trustees,will be recognized at ASC, Oct. 8.
“EPCC Board Chair Art Fierro has shared outward vision and strategic leadership that has advanced our college and higher education locally and nationally,” EPCC President Dr. William Serrata said. “He is a true example of what it means to be a Hispano Triunfador.”
Fierro along with other recipients will be recognized on October 8, 2018 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the EPCC Administrative Services Center Auditorium, 9050 Viscount Blvd., Building A. Request ticket information at jorozcco@ephcc.org.
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
OPINION Empowering women together Destiny Del Palacio "Destiny Delivers"
17,700,000 women have reported a sexual assault since 1998. One out of six American women has been the victim of an attempted or completed rape in her lifetime. Women ages 18-24 who are college students are three times more likely than women in general to experience sexual violence. Females of the same age who are not enrolled in college are four times more likely. There are times where women say nothing at all because they are ashamed and feel that no one will listen to them. This sadly is the truth; these women can sit before a judge crying and begging for them to put their attacker behind bars but sometimes it never happens. When many women in Hollywood or even in politics are courageous enough to come out and point her attacker right in the face and say, “you did this to me”, is when other women can have the same courage to do the same.
This is how the #metoo movement has given those and many women the voice to speak up. Dr. Christine Blasey Ford is a perfect example for a woman with courage, when she decided to tell someone about what Brett Kavanaugh had did to her in high school she didn’t expect for her story to be leaked into the media. She wanted her story to remain confidential but when it was released into the press she didn’t hide behind her story. Instead, Ford rose so that she could open the eyes of America to show them that this shouldn’t be a man they make part of the supreme court. Ford did it because it is her right as a woman in America to make sure that a man like Kavanaugh isn’t in office to set other predators free of doing the same to women all over this country. While watching this live you can see how republican members of the supreme court are calling both ford and Kavanaugh a victim and apologize to both parties. Excuse me? How is Kavanaugh a victim in this? Oh, is It because his poor reputation is on the line or is it because trump decided to make another poor decision by nominating him into power? It makes no sense that some of the men on the court told Kavanaugh that he had no reason to be sorry, imagine your daughter in her shoes. Wouldn’t you want someone to
believe her and take her side? This is exactly why we as women need to practice our right and vote and take a stand . One of these days a man in power could take that right away from us by the snap of his fingers. We need to vote so that these men in power can see that they can’t tear us down. They can’t keep our mouths shut and they can’t keep us from telling the truth. Women shouldn’t always have to go through this and we won’t, we will not hide behind a screen and see one of our sisters fall. We will rise, and we will rise together. No matter what it takes women need to stay together and vote because our voices matter and there will be no hand to cover it. Let’s continue the conversation of brining many more stories into the light and use #metoo you are not alone, never will you be alone. Every person will us roar, it is time for us to show this world what we are all about. We were given this right for a reason and we need to go out there and use it, stop letting the government dictate what we as women are supposed to do. No one will ever be able to shut us down for as long as we live, we will stand up and stand tall because that is what a women is all about. If the government wants to shut us up they will have to try much harder. Together we stand, we are sisters forever.
What will this girl be doing next?
Ariadna Gonzalez Guest column
This December my life will unfortunately change forever. In less than 8 weeks, I will be hopefully be walking down that stage that El Paso Community College puts up and gives me a piece of paper for. I’m pretty excited about it all because since high school, I’ve been constantly on my back trying to get this degree as soon as possible. I am pretty proud of the fact that at only 19 years of age, I will be receiving my Associate’s degree in Mass Communications. But besides all of that, the whole college topic isn’t all that for me, sorry mom. I am that girl that thinks that life itself can teach you so many things
without the need of turning an assignment in. However, I’m here stressing about many assignments I have due and keep getting a not so good grade on them because sooner or later, I will need to pass my classes in order for me to accomplish what I have been waiting for since high school. Now going back to the beginning, I said this event was unfortunate. The graduating itself is amazing and all. What I mean is, transferring to University of Texas at El Paso is the tedious thing about it all. I have never been a fan of University of Texas at El Paso. It’s a long drive from home, parking is a hassle, and walking across campus will make me lose 30 pounds a day. I don’t want this to be cheesy but El Paso Community College has been a place of comfort for a while now and I will admit, it is sad to leave. I really am dreading the move to the other side of town because here at El Paso Community College, I have saved gas, not arrived to class drenched in sweat, gained employment, and connected with many of my professors due to my
class size being about twenty kids. Like many say, it’s like high school all over again. In which I agree but also disagree at the same time because it is way better than high school. El Paso Community College is small like a high school but the people and classes is a whole lot more of freedom and responsibility. On top of it all, the application process has been frustrating because there’s rumors about credits not transferring from community colleges. And that can be scary since I work and pay for my own tuition and all the other fees that go along with that. Now to why I’m studying mass communications, I love to talk to people and learn different things. This major is the right fit for me because I like writing, networking, and being creative out of my mind. I like the title of a creator or a specialist of something and hope one day to call myself that. With social media growing tremendously lately, I aspire to be an influencer to the world and showcase many beautiful things in the world. And also to document my life. Thanks for coming to my TED talk.
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Which fall activities are you looking forward to the most? “I’m looking forward to going camping at Ruidoso, because it’s the best place to camp. I love being outside and around nature. I also want to go out with my family, since we were having a relationship problems. So we just need to get out more.”
Aislinn Murillo Social Work
“I’m looking forward to the pumpkin patch right outside Las Cruces and picking out some new pumpkins to carve out. I would like to go into the Haunted Houses as well with my friends.”
“I’m pretty much looking forward to the Halloween decors and parties. Everything that involves Halloween, since it is Halloween season. I’m even planning on dressing up as Harry Potter for this year as well."
Estela Lopez Criminal Justice
Joshua Reyes Architecture
Mario Silva Associates of Arts
“It is my first semester here, so I heard that they were going to have the Hispanic Heritage fair. I like seeing the culture. I’m also looking forward to Halloween. I want to see if they are going to decorate the cafeteria and see how they celebrate the holidays here”
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ASC Hispanic Heritage Angel Ortiz is an El Paso native who grew up in the Lower Valley. In 2010, Ortiz enrolled at El Paso Community College, after graduating from high school, to earn his associates in Advertising Graphics and Design. Ortiz is currently enrolled at New Mexico State University, where he is working on obtaining his bachelors in Fine Arts. Currently, Ortiz owns a small
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business as an independent artist. “Art turned my life around.” Ortiz expresses. Ortiz became involved in various art clubs and contests. There, Ortiz and the club started to paint murals around the community. “I am very thankful for all the support, blessings, and opportunities that I have come across through the years,” Ortiz says.
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Art pieces by artists Angel Ortiz, Gabriel Gaytan and Frank Rosales are on display at EPCC's Administrative Services Center in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Merle Haggard and The Stangers release their seventh studio album titled “Mama Tried� reaching 4 on the Billboard country charts. Its title track won the Grammy Hall of Fame Award in 1999.
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182 years of Spanish colonial rule ended when Equatorial Guinea was granted independence from Spain, becoming Africa's 38th country to become an independent nation since World War II.
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“Night of the Living Dead� was released in the U.S. Now preserved in the National Film Registry, the Library of Cogress deemed it "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.�
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The Detroit Tigers win game 7 in the 1968 World Series 4-1 against the St. Louis Cardinals at the St. Louis Busch Stadium
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Publish your creativity with Chrysalis Valenzuela explains what’s the main interest on the book is, “anything that stands out made us realize that people Chrysalis is a book for the community are really interested in writing or have a that started in 1972, where students and serious passion for their art, we definitely anyone on the community can share their take a higher consideration as to how stories, art, poetry and photography. their skills are in those aspects, but El Paso Community College students also not just skilled people who are just are not the only ones that can summit beginning, that way their voice is heard their stories, anybody can submit to as well.” the Chrysalis book, people from the They help people with their editing community who want to share their art and sometimes people need a little help, and stories even people from Mexico. but their stories are always great. Sarra Valenzuela a student from If people want their names on the EPCC Valle Verde is the managing editor stories or confidential its fine either way, and work study from also by using an Chrysalis. artistic name if they “Yes, there’s stories,...and She’s been with have one. there’s also poetry. We Chrysalis since 2017 also accept art, drawings, Professors from and she started as the coEl Paso Community photography, as well as editor. Minerva Laveaga College are also plays.[Chrysalis] is not is the coordinator of really just story-based, it’s involved in the book Chrysalis. and they can also more of different genres Valenzuela explains share their stories and that we published.” what kind of stories are art. Chrysalis book - Sarra Valenzuela published in the book, also started working Chrysalis Managing Editor There’s different stories with the biology with different topics that department and they go in the Chrysalis book, also summit their for example mental illness, abortions and photos. lots of love stories that get published . Valenzuela says that they are kind “Yes, there’s stories, there’s non- of intermingling the arts with science fiction and fiction and there’s also poetry something new they are starting to do and and we also accept art, drawings and will continue to do. photography and as well as plays. So, it’s “That’s what’s awesome, its free not really just story-based, it’s a more of publication and free books, we passed different genres that we published.” them out at all our events and our next Chrysalis is open and they do event is the Literary Fiesta”, Valenzuela encourage more people who write in says. Spanish to summit stories that are written The Literary fiesta is on October 20 in Spanish. from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. . “We don’t have a certain criteria you Valenzuela encourages the public to have to meet, you just have to follow our come and enjoy this event with different guidelines which is just filling out a form activities all related to the art of literature. and that’s it and we look over it”. October 15 is the deadline to summit Andrea Medina Tejano Tribune
stories. The submission guidelines can be found at chrysalisepcc.blogspot.com . Submissions must be sent to Chrysalis@epcc.edu
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The deadline to submit entries to the Chysalis Literary and Arts Journal is October 15.
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Valenzuela and the Chrysalis team really do encourage for people to go and share their art on this book that is made for you and the community.
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FEATURE Monroe talks healthcare and politics at ASC 7
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“No one is more qualified to speak about the moral compass of today,” said EPCC’s government coordinator Sergio Saenz during his introduction for Dr. James Morone. Morone was presented by El Paso Community College’s Government discipline at the EPCC Administrative Service Center on Sept. 18 where over 200 people in attendance. A professor at Brown University since 1982 and Pulitzer Prize nominee for his book, “Hellfire Nation”, Morone made his appearance to discuss healthcare, the influence of race in politics, the intensity of partisanship, and the importance of voting. Morone began his presentation with a brief social interaction, asking the audience who they would have voted for in the 2016 election – giving an insight to his topic on political parties and later establishing how America’s founding fathers could have probably never predicted its prevalence today. The presentation – made possible by the Oxford University Press – was a success not only due to the number in attendance but its accessibility to reach students and the general public. “Bringing in well-established professors from
different universities increases the knowledge base of professionals as well as our students,” said government adjunct professor, Robert J. Nosbisch. The importance of unbiased and educated information to reach everyone has become increasingly important as a larger wedge is driven through political ideologies. “I hope Dr. Morone’s talk has made every person, regardless of ideology, examine their stances and maybe even question some of their beliefs,” said Nosbisch. “As adults, we continue to evolve and change. Every once in a while, it’s good to do some soul-searching and to ask yourself if you still feel about an issue the same way you felt about it last year, month, week, even the day before.” Morone stressed about not only the prevalence of ideologies but what one should do with them. Texas has one of the lowest voter turnout rates in the country, about a 50% average in the past four presidential elections, according to a 24/7 Wall St. analysis. “When it comes to voting, it is very important that you know the candidates, the issues, and where the candidates stand on the issues,” said Nosbisch. “Voting is one thing; voting based on informed decisions is something else.” People will choose what to do with the information they are given and educators can only hope people will choose the wisest.
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“Maybe Morone lit a spark in some attendees in a way that they will want to get involved in government and politics, run for office someday, or go to law school. The world of possibilities is enormous,” said Nosbisch. “If Dr. Morone sparked a fire under even just one student, then his talk was a resounding success.”
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IMPAIRED DRIVING Being impaired while driving can occur when you are sleepy, drink alcohol, or use some medications. These can inhibit your ability to react, make decisions, and your thought process regarding other drivers and pedestrians. Going at high speeds on highways and major roadways is dangerous in that accidents can happen faster and have disastrous results. Compared to slower streets with more stops, although damaging property or hitting a pedestrian is more likely to occur on these streets. Younger adults who drink usually decide not to drive their car compared to older drivers, but when they do, they are more likely to cause an accident. Be alert for impaired drivers on the road.
ENTERTAINMENT A Simple Favor puts a twist on dramatic comedy 8
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(L-R) Anna Kendrick as Stephanie Summers and Blake Lively as Emily Nelson star in " A Simple Favor", the new drama/thriller, based off the 2017 Darcey Bell novel by the same name.
Ashley Gonzalez Tejano Tribune *SPOILER ALERT* Director Paul Feig’s “A Simple Favor” is a Mystery-Comedy filled with suspense and plenty of Ha-Ha moments. Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively give an outstanding performance in this suspense-driven comedy. Their portrayal of two moms in suburban Connecticut gives us an inside look at two very different lifestyles. Stephanie Summers (played by Anna Kendrick) is a quirky widower with a not so popular vlog, who is all about at-home kid-friendly recipes and DIYs. Kendrick was a perfect fit for this role. Her quirky and awkward personality
was shown well in the role of Stephanie Summers. Emily Nelson (played by Blake Lively) is a mysteriously chic public relations executive for a High Fashion firm in New York. Lively's a perfect match being that she has played a character such as this one well in the past. The movie is centered on these two moms who are first brought together by their sons Miles (Stephanie’s son, also played by Joshua Satine) and Nicky (Emily’s son, also played by Ian Ho) after the boys demand a play date. After several visits, the moms become best friends sharing martinis and secrets. One day Emily asks Stephanie for “A Simple Favor” if she could pick Nicky
up from school and watch him until she finishes up at work. Nicky’s father Sean (played by Henry Golding) - a published writer with one successful book and years of writer’s block- is out of town in London with his sick mother so Stephanie, of course, says yes. A few hours go by and still no call from Emily, at this point, Stephanie is getting worried but decides that she will just watch Nicky for the night. A few days later and still no call from Emily. At this point in the movie is when the real action starts. Stephanie is extremely worried about the disappearance of her best friend and is determined to get to the bottom of it.
Stephanie does this by using her vlog to get people all over the country to help. From here on out the movie is filled with drama that keeps you interested. There were parts that had me wondering “what the heck is going on” but it was the type that had me needing to know what was going to happen next. There are so many twists and turns in the movie you’ll be on the edge of your seat the whole time. At least I was. This movie has 84% on Rotten Tomatoes which is pretty good. Overall I think this movie was worth the watch, I give it a 5 out of 5 stars. It keeps you interested with all of the drama, plus the ha-ha moments. Definitely, one I would recommend.
White Boy Rick speaks volumes on drugs and violence Wershe family. McConaughey plays the father Rick Wershe Sr., Richie Merritt plays Rick Wersche Jr. and British actress Based on real life events of Rick Wersche Jr., Bel Powley plays the sister and daughter Dawn Wersche. Michigan’s only inmate that served a part of a life With the film set in rundown Detroit during the sentence labeled as nonviolent, White Boy Rick takes 1980s, viewers get a clear idea of what life in the projects you inside the lives of a family who are gun and drug of a metropolitan city is like which has shootings, drug dealers. deals, gun sales, and other multiple forms of crime. Matthew McConaughey, Richie Merritt, and Bel It also takes place when the crack epidemic was at its Powley, star in this movie, each playing a role of the highest. The whole film itself is based on the struggles of not just the Wersche family but regular families that live on violent streets in dangerous neighborhoods where crimes happen just about every day of the year. Directed by French director Yann Demange, who is also known for 2014 film ‘71, nailed White Boy Rick. He mastered every event that happened in real life using the best form of chronological order which is what makes any film great aside from the plot. Demange deserves lots of credit for the way this COURTESY IMDB.COM film turned out. This is a (L-R) Rory Cochrane, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Richie Merritt and Matthew McConaughey star in flick to watch if you’re into "White Boy Rick", which made $8,860,431 its opening weekend. Ryan Montes Tejano Tribune
drama, mystery, and crime related films. Another perk that White Boy Rick has is the use of famous ‘80s hits and upbeat, DJ type of music that involve record scratching and even the urge to dance. The budget of the film was set $29 million which is low compared to movies such as Avengers: Infinity War, Black Panther, etc. but even the small budget movies pack a big punch. The total duration of White Boy Rick is One hour and 56 minutes. One thing to be prepared for is how the film will tend to play with your emotions from time to time as there are some heart grabbing scenes that’ll make you laugh or frown a little bit. Here are my final notes, the movie’s MPAA rating and things to look out for as well as my official review. Rotten Tomatoes currently has the film at 58% which isn’t great, but not horrible either. As I’ve mentioned in a few of my previous reviews, don’t always go by someone else’s or some other website’s rating because forming your own opinion can top anybody else’s. As usual, the audience was great who were into the movie themselves. Keep in mind that if you plan to take your kids that are under 17 to go see the film, do not take them at all. White Boy Rick is rated R for extreme drug use, extreme cursing, sexual references and partial nudity. This is not a movie for children whatsoever so please be advised and prepared before you plan on taking any kids. My official rating for this movie is 5 stars out of 5 stars because it deserves it.