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“Boxtrolls” proves mediocre

October 17, 2014 La Vista 0

By Julia Sheth Arts Editor Thinking outside of the box can sometimes be entertaining, but the recently released movie “Boxtrolls” would have been much better off boxed up. Although the directors of “Boxtrolls,” Anthony Stacchi […]

Halloween Horror Nights’ thrills far outshine any at Knott’s Scary Farm

October 17, 2014 La Vista 0

As Halloween approaches, both Universal Studios and Knott’s Berry Farm have begun their annual tradition of converting their popular amusement parks into massive haunted houses. While both parks are thoroughly terrifying, Universal proves to be undoubtably superior, with creative exhibits that deliver far better scares than anything Knott’s has to offer.
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Alt-J’s experimentation stutters in newest album, “This is All Yours”

October 17, 2014 La Vista 0

While there are a few notable tracks, “This is All Yours,” as a whole, is a disappointment. While the band Alt-J does somewhat embrace its old sound, which relies heavily on electronic synths, it fails to be as enticingly catchy as their previous work. The only tracks that succeed in bringing back the band’s tried-and-true rhythm are unfortunately not enough to save the album from the forgettable, newly created sound Alt-J focuses on throughout the album.
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