Curl up with a good movie

Jennifer Manalili
December 11, 2012 • 67 views
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With the holiday season in full swing and Christmas nearing, many television networks will be airing some great movie classics. Here are just a few staples that you should make some time to enjoy during this season!1. “Elf” - (2003)As an orphan, Buddy is raised as a Christmas elf with other... Read more »

An unwanted ‘Legacy’

August 21, 2012 • 659 views
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  Action-film fans should not be so misled by the advertising for “The Bourne Legacy,” the fourth movie in the franchise and the first without Jason Bourne (Matt Damon). Instead of being a good action film or reviving a franchise with a new face, “Legacy” just never seems to take off. Sure,... Read more »

‘Vagina Monologues’ return Feb. 24-25

February 23, 2012 • 141 views
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San Diego City College’s World Cultures program is holding a series of events leading up to its production of “The Vagina Monologues.” The Vagina Jam was held Feb. 9,  and included an open mic session where artists and poets showcased their talents. On Feb. 14, Vulva-Palooza took place.... Read more »

‘The Help’ needs a helping hand

September 27, 2011 • 127 views
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Kathryn Stockett’s novel, “The Help”, was a surprise hit after being quietly released in February 2009. In an Entertainment Weekly interview Stockett explained that “After (her) five years of writing and three and a half years of rejection, an agent named Susan Ramer took pity on (her)”... Read more »

‘Contagion’: An infectious thriller

September 27, 2011 • 181 views
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“Contagion’s” story begins in darkness. A woman coughs before reaching into a bowl of snacks at an airport bar and a virus takes off. The movie is being marketed as a shocking horror film when actually it’s quiet. The virus spreads quickly in a manner zombie movie fanatics would be proud of... Read more »

Buffy’s back but lacking bite.

September 27, 2011 • 119 views
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Sarah Michelle Gellar makes her triumphant return to television in the soap opera style drama “Ringer.” For legions of fans, Gellar was last seen in several of horror films and in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” the hugely popular cult television series that ushered in a fan base for vampire... Read more »

Straw Dogs: A Movie About Breaking Points

September 27, 2011 • 99 views
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“Straw Dogs” is a brutal remake of a 1970's film of the same name that is just as brutal and unabashed. Though most can argue that today's audiences are a little desensitized, the original, which starred Dustin Hoffman, was a ground breaking work of it's time. It followed “A Clockwork Orange”... Read more »

‘Smokey Joe’s Cafe’ coming soon to City

August 30, 2011 • 174 views
Filed under Art, Arts, Theater

Students come together to bring a musical slice of life The San Diego City College theater department is producing the musical revue “Smokey Joe’s Café”. “Smokey Joe’s Cafe” is a musical showcase of up to 39 hit songs written by the songwriting team Mike Stoller and the recently deceased... Read more »

“Half-Blood Prince” shines

Tom Andrew
August 25, 2009 • 139 views
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"Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" is cinematically stunning to watch, if anything else. It grossed $104 million worldwide on its opening day and broke many records to become the second largest grossing film to open on a Wednesday. This is the sixth installment in the "Potter" series and a great... Read more »

Street Scene end of summer block party

Vanessa Gomez and Vanessa Gomez
August 25, 2009 • 125 views
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Although Beastie Boys had been slated as a late addition to headline this year, Rob Hagey was sad to confirm the cancellation of their performance for Street Scene's 25th anniversary event. Adam Yauch, founding member of Beastie Boys known as MCA, was diagnosed with throat cancer. Yauch shared the news... Read more »