3.5 out of 5 stars
Over the last two decades, Michael Bay has emerged as one of the most lucrative directors in film history. His films are known for their heavy spectacle and lack of narrative and character development. Bay is praised by many for his contribution to pop culture and directorial inventiveness, but is highly criticized by fans of...
The weather was chilly and overcast for the first time in a week here in Riverside, but Stranger and the Debonaires kept a summery atmosphere alive through their fusions of reggae/ska/jazz/soul/funk––and whatever other genre of music I might have forgotten––performed in front of an intimate crowd at the Barn last Wednesday, April 24.
Stranger opened the show. Both the guitarist/lead...
4.5 out of 5 stars
From the creators of Mortal Kombat comes “Injustice: Gods Among Us,” a somewhat revolutionary fighting game featuring characters from the DC Comics universe. The story is completely original and is not based on any prior written comic book. From early teasers of the game, it promises to rely heavily on story, unlike a majority of...
Now that it's officially spring, it's time to break out those springtime colors! But from the array of options within the color family, it can be hard to determine which one to start with. As minimal as coloring detail might be, it can truly make a world of difference. Have a tough interview or nervous about a first date?...
Frank Turner is easily one of the most emotionally expressive songwriters in music right now. On Turner’s fifth solo album, “Tape Deck Heart,” his first since 2011’s “England Keep My Bones,” Turner pours out his feelings on love and life with his clever and poignant lyrics. Though not as strong as previous albums, Turner still manages to outshine most...
It was a gloomy night outside the Glass House on April 15. Clouds hung overhead and darkened the Pomona Arts Colony. But inside the Glass House, a raucous noise brewed in the form of the English folk band, Skinny Lister.
The band charged their way through a constantly fun boot-stomping set, plowing through most of their album, “Forge & Flagon,”...
I feel that the majority of people who listen to the Black Eyed Peas solely do so because of Will.I.Am. The reason people listen to Will.I.Am is still unbeknownst to me. After giving the rapper/writer/producer another shot, despite my typical reluctance toward listening to generic club music, William Adams has only managed to solidify my belief in his lack...
Holy mother of dragons. If you missed out on this week's “Game of Thrones” episode, shame on you. Yes, the past three have been slow, but they were just one long crescendo leading up to Sunday’s epic climax. The season has finally, truly begun.
“And Now His Watch Has Ended” began with a rather macabre image of Jaime Lannister's sword...
There are upsides and downsides to changing writers from week to week on a successful television show. For one, if there is any slight miscommunication down the line, the story could have major pitfalls. Luckily, this is rare. In the case of “Mad Men,” the writers seem to coordinate very well, even if each writer adds some personal touches...
3 out of 5 stars
“Oblivion,” the second directorial effort from Joseph Kosinski (“Tron: Legacy”), is a visually stunning, if empty piece of pop entertainment. With a pedigree in video game commercials and graphic novels, Kosinski builds a post-apocalyptic earth that is both gorgeous and potentially menacing. Tom Cruise plays Jack Harper, one of the last humans stationed on a...