By Geselle Martinez |Staff Writer| Fifteen years since the release of the original film, "Men In Black 3" brings the film franchise back with an engaging premise and emotional story. While the original film followed Will Smith as an NYPD detective joining a secret organization that polices extraterrestrial affairs on Earth, "Men In Black 2" was about Agent J (Smith) needing help for a mission and having to find Agent K (Tommy Lee Jones) so he can restore his memory. In "Men in Black 3", Agent J travels back in time. J has seen some inexplicable things in his 15 years with the organization, but nothing, not even aliens, prepared him for what was to come. When K's life and the … [Read more...] about Once again, J and K are back in Black
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“The Dictator” is oppressively funny
By Geselle Martinez |Staff Writer| Sacha Baron Cohen is back with his unique brand of satire in his new film "The Dictator." The film was hilarious from beginning to end with the typical stereotyped jokes about different races. The movie focused on satirizing political views, rather than religious views. Admiral General Aladeen (Baron Cohen) is an oppressive dictator that is the ruler of an oil-rich North African nation, the fictional "Wadiya," who is secretly trying to militarize under the United Nations' nose. After the UN becomes suspicious, he is then in need of a visit to New York to make a speech to UN. After Aladeen's uncle (Sir Ben Kingsley) kidnaps and replaces him with … [Read more...] about “The Dictator” is oppressively funny
Super Smash Brothers invades the Gamers Lounge
By Geselle Martinez |Staff Writer| The CSUSB Super Smash Brothers Tournament was full of excitement, energy and suspense. The tournament was held at the Student Union's Gamers Lounge. The winner of the overall tournament was Luis Canas, who ended taking home the grand prize: a $50 Visa gift card. The atmosphere had the feel of a high-stakes basketball game. The suspense of someone winning a round was constantly building. Four players competed against each other in each round. It was double elimination for each round and every player had two lives. DJ Wall-E kept the party going with his sick ass beats. He was playing mainstream and electro music which created a nightclub vibe. … [Read more...] about Super Smash Brothers invades the Gamers Lounge
Staying safe with Statham
By Geselle Martinez |Staff Writer| Jason Statham is back to his old ass-kicking ways in his newest film, "Safe." "Safe" is an action-packed thriller filled with mind-blowing fighting scenes. If you watched the "Transporter" movies then you will love this film. It starts off with the Russian mafia trying to get Mei (Catherine Chan), a young girl with an incredible memory, to fess up a priceless numerical code she has memorized. The Triads, a notorious Chinese gang, decide to take Mei under their wing when they notice her incredible ability. Mei is force to leave her childhood and has no choice but to grow up and catch on to the business of criminals. Although she is a young girl, … [Read more...] about Staying safe with Statham
Santigold makes a masterful comeback
By Geselle Martinez |Staff Writer| Santigold is who she is: she doesn't sway her artistic vision under the waves of pop music. Her sophomore album, Master of My Make-Believe, is fresh, funky, unique and mixes genres from new wave, electronica, hip-hop, pop and reggae fusion. "The title is pretty much the theme of the record, and its message is that each of us are the rulers of our own reality," said Santigold in an interview with 7digital.com. "We can decide what we see for ourselves and for our world, and make our vision a reality." You will fall in love with the album as the songs are soothing with fresh beats and deep lyrics. The reggae beats combine well with the intriguing … [Read more...] about Santigold makes a masterful comeback
The Short Necked Giraffes are bringing ska back
By Geselle Martinez |Staff Writer| The Short Necked Giraffes are bringing the high-energy sound of ska to new and exciting heights. The Rancho Cucamonga band has played with some well-known groups such as Korn, The Dead Kennedys and Shiny Toy Guns. The Short Necked Giraffes have been consistently performing and recording since 2006. "We started as a pop punk band in the summer of 2006," said the band. "In the summer of 2011 we brought on the horn players and began playing ska." The band is made up of seven musicians, four of which are CSUSB music majors: Mario on guitar and vocals, Dirty Joe on the Bass, Ben on drums, Sweet Lips (aka Cory Peters) on trumpet, Suitcase Johnson … [Read more...] about The Short Necked Giraffes are bringing ska back
“American Reunion” a blast from the past
By Geselle Martinez |Staff Writer| The cast of "American Pie" has come a long way from their first film in 1999 to "American Reunion" in 2012. While the first film was all about typical high school drama, such as losing your virginity at prom, wanting to fit in and knowing who your friends are, "American Reunion" is about adult situations such as work and married life but with the same sexually explicit scenes as the first film. The film was consistently funny from scene to scene. You can't help but laugh throughout the film and at the awkward moments. The characters of the original film return to their hometown for an unforgettable high school reunion and come to realize who has … [Read more...] about “American Reunion” a blast from the past
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