Originating as a comic book, the Ninja Turtles mutated into a cartoon series and a barrage of video games, toys and movies. The beloved franchise has been rebooted on the big screen, and the latest installment is a blend of science fiction, action and comedy; unfortunately, the film will mostly[Read More…]
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OC Fair concludes with Reggae Jams
On the summer nights of the last two days of the OC Fair, the Pacific Amphitheatre was packed with reggae fans who were feeling alright. “Count Me In,” a summer tour that kicked off in mid-June, headlined by reggae band Rebelution with supporting bands Iration and The Green, jammed for[Read More…]
“Guardians” of Fun
It is safe to say that comic books and superheroes are no longer a geeky cult pastime because these days anyone can enjoy nerd culture. Marvel may have been banking on this phenomenon to support its latest release “Guardians of the Galaxy,” which features less well-known heroes, and their risky[Read More…]
CSULB alumnae debut ‘Consider the Match’
“Consider the Match,” an original play written and directed by Cal State University Long Beach alumnae Maggie Boles and Katie Faris, took over Long Beach’s Found Theatre from Aug. 1 through Aug. 3. The play is about two friends who explore the complexities of today’s human life through a series[Read More…]
“Shakespeare Aloud” ends its first season
As people started trickling into the Players Theatre at CSULB, they sat in seats that were marked with notes. These notes had a character’s name from a designated play that participants would role-play as. After everyone took his or her seat, the reading began. For the past year selected works[Read More…]
Eric Clapton remembers a friend
The light tunes in the rock album, “The Breeze: An Appreciation of JJ Cale,” by Eric Clapton are sure to induce a feeling of relaxation and are an excellent dedication to the late J.J. Cale. While this album has new music by Clapton, it is credited to “Eric Clapton and[Read More…]
“Never Hungover Again” marks a turning point for Joyce Manor
“Never Hungover Again” is more than an album title, it’s a statement of maturity. Joyce Manor, a relatively young band with a very youthful fan base, has done the thing that many of their fans have feared: they have grown up. Nevertheless, the fears of the pop punk band abandoning[Read More…]
‘The Purge’ sequel is short on anarchy
“The Purge: Anarchy” tries really hard to sell its premise. Throughout the movie everyone talks about the way the annual purge night has reshaped the country. Yet, for as much as everyone talks about the new world order, the ramifications of this world continue to be underdeveloped. “The Purge” was[Read More…]
“Planet of the Apes” the franchise continues.
“Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” is a science fiction post-apocalyptic film that is filled with action and violence, as it is about a nation of apes threatened by human survivors of a virus that occurred a decade earlier, leading to war. This movie is directed by Matt Reeves[Read More…]
1st Annual Horton Hayride has a bumpy start.
Thousands of people poured into downtown Long Beach for the first annual Horton Hayride on July 12. The event was headlined by The Reverend Horton Heat best known for their influence in the rockabilly music scene. Other music acts included Jello Biafra, Lee Rocker , The Chop Tops and The[Read More…]