Theater Department Dazzles Audience with Short Plays
Monica Terada, Staff Writer
May 15, 2013
Creative gusto explodes from the corners of GCC’s theater arts department, taking the shape of seven 10-minute plays and proving students don’t have to stroll too far for an amusing night of witty jests and first-class performances. With GCC’s 85th anniversary in mind, the theater arts department... Read more »
Faculty Music Recital Excites Audience
Jonathan Caballeros, Staff Writer
May 2, 2013
Step aside students, the teachers are playing this time. The GCC music faculty played April 25 allowing the students to unwind and the teachers to show their musical prowess. Professors Patrick Rosalez on viola and Theodora Primes on piano, started off the show with a rendition of Johannes Brahms’... Read more »
Bodybuilding Celebrated in Goofy Comedy
Monica Terada, Staff Writer
May 2, 2013
Pump your spirits full of steroids in this Michael Bay flick of hot chicks, inflated pecs and amusing gags. The perfect combination for Friday night’s lightweight entertainment pick. “Pain & Gain” follows the story of Daniel Lugo (Mark Wahlberg), America’s dumbest, yet, most confident citizen.... Read more »
‘Evil Dead’ Reboot Scares a New Generation
Kelsey Anderson, Staff Writer
April 17, 2013
Few first time filmmakers have the chance to direct a $17 million budget movie, particularly one as high profile as remaking the 1981 horror classic “The Evil Dead.” But Fede Alvarez had the chance, after his five-minute short video called Ataque de Panico became a sensation on YouTube leading “Evil... Read more »
GCC Play Production Pays Tribute to Love
Jonathan Caballeros, Staff Writer
April 13, 2013
From the blind “love at first sight,” to the painful loss of love that many people face in a day-to-day basis, love has been expressed more than any other emotion, yet is the most difficult to describe. GCC’s performance of John Cariani’s “Almost, Maine” directed by Jeanette Farr opened... Read more »
Glendale Forest Lawn Celebrates Mark Chagall
Ksenia Rabinovich, Staff Writer
April 11, 2013
Although Glendale Forest Lawn’s primary purpose is a cemetery, its serene grounds are also home to works by some of the world’s artists. The latest exhibition in the Forest Lawn Museum, “Chagall: The Early Etchings,” highlights book illustrations by the celebrated artist. The exhibition is dedicated... Read more »
‘Walking Dead’ Soundtrack Reanimates the Series
Sal Polcino, Staff Writer
April 3, 2013
Lean back in a comfortable chair, slap on headphones, close your eyes and dream of zombies. Fans of “The Walking Dead” can relive their favorite moments while listening to songs from the soundtrack, released on March 17, by Universal Music Group and available on CD and digital download. All eight... Read more »
“One Night with Janis Joplin” Rocks Playhouse
Jane Pojawa, Production Manager
April 2, 2013
Janis Joplin, icon of blues rock, comes alive at the historic Pasadena Playhouse through April 21. Mary Bridget Davies delivers a flawless performance in the title role. Her voice is identical to Joplin’s and she mimics the singer’s style, intonation and body language perfectly. That said, her portrayal... Read more »
The Incredibly Mediocre Wonderstone
Ksenia Rabinovich, El Vaquero Staff Writer
March 19, 2013
After years of wild and impressive performances, Jim Carrey’s face on a movie poster gives audiences expectations for something original and fun. “The Incredible Burt Wonderstone,” unfortunately, underwhelms on those expectations. Unlike his psychologically deep portrayal in “The Truman Show,”... Read more »
New Hendrix Music Resurrected
Sal Polcino, Staff Writer
March 19, 2013
Although die-hard fans may welcome “People, Hell and Angels” with open arms, this latest posthumous release from legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix, one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century, may represent the scrapings on the bottom of the musical petri dish. The distinct and clear-as-a-bell... Read more »
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