“Violet and Daisy” is Violent and Lazy
Monica Terada, El Vaquero Staff Writer
June 11, 2013
Trained teenage assassins who drink milk and ride a bicycle makes for a compelling logline sure to capture attention. However, although “Violet & Daisy” commit cold-blooded murder with milk moustaches, the movie’s dialogue and logic behind the story sequence fail to hold the audience’s attention. The... Read more »
Glendale Student Aspires for Rap Career
Taline Markarian, Staff Writer
May 28, 2013
He discovered his talent after he recorded his first song at 14 and now he’s a 23-year-old local rapper making music he’s proud of. When he’s performing he’s known by his stage name, Alex Trebor, but at home, he’s just ‘Rob’ Berberian. “My middle name is Alex and ‘Trebor’ is just... Read more »
International Student Association’s Got Talent
Sal Polcino, Staff Writer
May 28, 2013
Students from all over the globe competed Thursday at the GCC Auditorium in an American Idol-style talent show organized by the International Students Association to raise money for scholarships. ISA President Hyacinthe “Cinthy” DeCuba was the main organizer, but she said she had lots of help. DeCuba... Read more »
‘The Hangover Part III’ Delivers an Actual Hangover
Monica Terada, Staff Writer
May 28, 2013
“The Hangover Part III” is a clear example of how modern society’s movie viewing audience has become inversely proportional to the quality of the comedy. The masses have spoken, and they want dementia, ineptitude and ludicrousness. A fulfilling combination for the not so demanding minds of tomorrow. Although... Read more »
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 »
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