One Direction’s “Four” exemplifies the band’s true talent
One Direction’s new album “Four” has got their fans “Ready To Run” to the store to buy it. […]
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“Extraterrestrial” disappoints with poor acting, predictable plot
After a complete failure in his movie “Grave encounters,” director Colin Minihan fails yet again in his new thriller “Extraterrestrial”. […]
“The Imitation Game” thrills with a terrific cast, well-written script
Most people only know of World War II as a clash of world powers. But “The Imitation Game” uncurls the darker, hidden secrets behind the scenes of the infamous conflict that drastically altered the outcome of the war. […]
Sky Ferreira excites in concert with songs from her album, “Night Time, My Time”
As lines started to amount to a couple hundred fans, people began to anticipate an unforgettable Saturday night with indie-pop-rock lyrics and beats stealing their hearts as artist Sky Ferreira, would play one of her final shows of her tour at The Observatory. Debuting her latest album, “Night Time, My Time” Ferreira flipped her hair and strutted her way through the blacked out, red lit Santa Ana Venue on November 22. […]
Talented cast excels in “The Matchmaker”
Thornton Wilder’s “The Matchmaker” is definitely a play one should avoid, unless it is performed by Mira Costa students, that is. […]
“The Pyramid” fails to scare horror loyalists
By Eddie King Staff Writer The film “The Pyramid” is yet another example of a promising and intriguing premise that fails to live up to its expectations. While the fictional pyramid the film is set […]
“Super Smash Bros” brings endless, silly fun
Under the guidance of series director Masahiro Sakurai, “Super Smash Bros for the Wii U” contains everything that has come to be expected of the series: ridiculous gameplay with considerable respect toward the many games that are incorporated within it. The plethora of new ways to play a game that is, at its core, so much fun, makes the newest “Smash” a mastery of everything that has made the series one of the best in the industry.
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Editor’s Take: Spotify Changes Music Industry
By Jack Howorth Arts Editor Launched late in 2008 by a Swedish startup, Spotify was created as a way for users to have access to hundreds of artists’ music for a small membership fee. Starting […]
Nick’s Manhattan Beach tastefully delivers
By Kathryn Cross Staff Writer It’s professional, palatable and pristine; it’s Nick’s Manhattan Beach. Although the restaurant Nick’s Manhattan Beach has a moderately overpriced menu, its attentive service, elegant furnishings and delectable food pair well […]
Wu-Tang Clan reunites, underwhelms
“A Better Tomorrow” showcases a few standout songs that reflect the Wu-Tang’s old school roots. However, as a whole, the album is a combination of producer/member RZA overpowering the group’s classic, beloved style with a new, overworked sound. Any loyal listener of Wu-Tang will still enjoy the traces of traditional, raw talent found in the album, but ultimately the aftertaste is disappointing.
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