Articles by La Vista

By Amanda Newell Staff Writer When bands alter their style of music, they face the possibility of disappointing fans. Coldplay, however, tweaked their style just enough with their newest album, “Mylo Xyloto,” to still please […]

By Jake Mahr Theme Editor Creativity, originality and ingenuity are often the aspects that take an album and an artist to the top of the charts. Kelly Clarkson, on the other hand, seems to be […]

By Zack Gill Arts Editor With his dark music, maniacal-balladeer persona, rare live performances, bizarre roles in various independent films and lengthening times between albums, singer-songwriter Tom Waits has become an elusive and nearly mythical […]

By Luke Trimble Staff Writer As we have learned through many clichéd Hollywood romances, the game of love can prove to be quite frustrating. “Like Crazy” elaborates on relationships in a unique manner and shows […]

By Alec Marchant Staff Writter “Lulu,” the latest collaboration and experimental project from metal patriarch Metallica and rock singer-songwriter Lou Reed, is promising in conceptual stages, but ends up a boring mess. The cover of […]

By Katie Barger Managing Web Editor Writer-director Andrew Niccol is a specialist when it comes to creating dystopia. His latest film, “In Time,” reveals a world in which everyone is programmed to stop aging at […]

By Alec Merchant Staff Writer Alcohol, women and a vibrantly colored culture fill the world of “The Rum Diary,” which vividly portrays the Caribbean. While it appears intrigueing, the movie fails to provide a sufficient […]

By Alex White Staff Writer Between overzealous sword fighting and mindless dialogue, the new film “Three Musketeers” is perfect for the certain people who prefer large explosions to coherent plot and themes. “Three Musketeers” is […]