November 21, 2024

“True Blood” loses plausibility

September 27, 2011 La Vista 0

When school winds down and summer sets in, vampire enthusiasts around the nation anticipate the return of television creator Alan Ball’s “True Blood.” Set in the boondocks of Louisiana, “True Blood” began as an allegory for the gay rights movement by substituting vampires for homosexuals. Now, as “True Blood” enters its fourth season, that premise has all but evaporated. […]

Warrior delivers a knockout punch

September 27, 2011 La Vista 0

Ari Howorth Staff Writer While most sports movies address family bonds and the strain put on them by the trails of athletics, Gavin O’Connor’s new mixed martial arts drama, “Warrior,” brings a fresh spin to […]

LVBA, coming to a court near you

September 27, 2011 La Vista 0

There are two activities that the La Vista staff is always wildly enthusiastic about: Scholar Quiz and basketball. However, with the four La Vista members of Team Shaw dominating last year’s Scholar Quiz competition, we have now shifted our attention to the hardwood. […]

1 2 3 4 8