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Of Montreal: still weird after all these years

April 30, 2011 La Vista 0

Of Montreal’s newest release, “Thecontrollerspher,” takes the band in a direction similar to that of the Beatles on “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,” straying away from some of the more melodic and chorus-reliant styles that granted Of Montreal its commercial success. […]

‘Scream 4’ is fun, if predictable

April 29, 2011 La Vista 0

“Scream 4” breaks the trend of long, over-exhausted horror franchises. Wes Craven’s fourth installment in the “Scream” series shows a return to the ironic clichés that made the first two movies successful. Despite obvious flaws, “Scream 4” is a treat to fans of the slasher genre with witty banter and buckets of blood.
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Snyder makes a misstep with the boring ‘Sucker Punch’

April 1, 2011 La Vista 0

In the cinematic field, most movies are able to overcome their obvious flaws with fantasy, action, and sex appeal. In the case of Zack Snyder’s “Sucker Punch,” even erotic adventure stretching from feudal Japan to World War I to the distant future fails to keep audiences interested. […]

Amy Howorth deserves a spot on City Council

March 4, 2011 La Vista 0

Howorth stands poised and ready for the job, even with many community issues looming in the horizon. She brings a passion for her fellow community members as well a love for the community itself, and she is a clear choice for Manhattan Beach City Council. […]

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