Archive for the ‘A&E’
The Godoys bring rock-a-billy back
If Tim Kasher wrote lyrics for The Smiths, I’m sure it would sound something like the crooning calling lust for life that embodies The Godoys.
Guitarist Adam Garcia, 19, music major, and his throwback band of pseudo-greasers played for a chilled out crowd at the Rhythm Lounge in Long Beach Friday. Coincidence that it was Morrissey’s [...]
Iron Man 2 Review
Iron man 2, the sequel to the critically and commercially successful 2008 film has just been released in theaters for the delight of fans everywhere. However, while Iron Man 2 is still a decent movie; it relies too heavily on the same old gimmicks that the original was known for. In short: it fails to [...]
Broadcasting new movie releases at home?
Soon, consumers will not have to go to the theaters or even wait for movies to come out on DVD.
The Motion Picture Association of America, the organization who represents the major movies stuidos filed a motion last year to allow a technology that broadcasts a controlled signal to show new movies during its release and [...]
A Kick Ass comparision
To comic enthusiasts and movie goers alike, Kick Ass was released with positive reviews and commercial success. However with every adaptation there are some plot changes and Kick Ass is no different. What astounded me is the fact that even with all of the changes done to the story: I enjoyed the movie more than [...]
An evening with Reader’s Theater
Students gathered in the performing arts building Tuesday, April 27 to enjoy a performance by the Mt. SAC Forensics team.
The students performed excerpts called, “Reader’s Theater” in which they performed oral interpretation of published works, essays or compilations of both.
Each theater lasted about twenty minutes. Unlike traditional speeches, the students were allowed to use [...]
What Grinds My Gears: Overlooking good music
What grinds my gears are people that turn their noses up at good independent music and for no reason, except for the simple fact that the artist is in no connection to a major media outlet source.
It drives me crazy when I find people on their damn laptops and computers playing Farmville. When it is [...]
Mt. SAC Battle of the Bands update
The semifinals for the first annual Battle of the Bands took place last Fri., April 2 as four of the five who auditioned passed on to perform in the finals.
The five performers were Lira, Rotten Scoundrels, Mika Cole, Glass Soldiers and Forewalls, with Lira being the eliminated band.
The remaining contestants will be joining Nehemiah and [...]
Video: Spring Thing concert a hit
The ninth annual Spring Thing Performance packed the Sophia B. Clarke Theater March 27, 2010 with performances by vocal choirs Fermata Nowhere, Concert Choir, and Frontline.
Tunes in review: The Bigger Lights “Bigger Lights”
The Bigger Lights
Label: Doghouse Records
Date Released: March 30, 2010
The Bigger Lights “Bigger Lights” cover art by Clint English
The Bigger Lights release their sophomore album tomorrow entitled, Bigger Lights.
For those who enjoy energetic pop rock, one does not have to look far. This album is filled with exactly that, a series of infectious songs overflowing with fun [...]

