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“50 Shades of Grey” lacks sex appeal

February 27, 2015 La Vista 0

By Jack Howorth Arts Editor Sam Taylor-Johnson’s film adaptation of E.L. James’ erotic novel, “50 Shades of Grey,” is anything but erotic and fails miserably as a romantic film. The two lead actors have terrible […]

Police wrongfully criticize Waze app

February 27, 2015 La Vista 0

By Roberto Kampfner Staff Writer The Waze app has drawn negative press and public scrutiny as of late due to the allegations that the app was used to target police; however, the app merely provides […]

Makerspace encourages innovative learning

February 27, 2015 La Vista 0

By Maddie Nerad Executive Opinion Editor Makerspace is an innovative elementary school program that the Manhattan Beach Unified School District should prioritize and expand upon in the future. Makerspace is an extracurricular program in which […]

“Seventh Son” disappoints with artificial characters, story

February 27, 2015 La Vista 0

The medieval fantasy film “Seventh Son,” directed by Sergey Bodrov, is flawed from the start, as it is weighed down both by its dull and linear plot progression and its uncreative characters.
“Seventh Son” is a fantasy film that begins when Master Gregory (Bridges), a Spook, or a knight devoted to eradicating creatures of evil from Earth, loses his apprentice to the wicked witch queen known as Mother Malkin (Julianne Moore).
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The Oscars show impresses

February 27, 2015 La Vista 0

By Ian Rapoport Executive Arts Editor When I sat down to watch the 87th-annual Academy Awards, I was disgruntled and annoyed at the thought of sitting through three hours of weak jokes and self-flattering speeches. […]

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