As much as Trekkies may dislike the idea, J.J. Abrams’ take on Gene Rodenberry’s famous space-faring series is actually good. Fans of the original series and its film spin-offs may cry foul at this alternate take on their beloved space soap opera, but it’s precisely because the new “Star Trek” film doesn’t cater to the old television show’s motifs that makes it watchable and entertaining.
I am not a University of Southern California hater. I repeat, I could care less about that campus, the school or the people that go into it and come out of it. It is far from my house and has no bearing on my life. I know it is popular to hate on that school and its people, but hating on something that I don't care about is really not my deal.
On Tuesdays, the Irvine Improv has "College Juice Comedy Night." College comedy, as a genre, is similar to normal stand-up comedy, except it tends to pander to the lowest common denominator. Comics delivering to the college crowd rely on their audience being around the age of 21, emboldened by their new drinking privileges – and therefore, just tipsy enough to appreciate an onslaught of racial humor and dick jokes.
On our way back to our apartment after eating at Burger King, my roommate and I spotted the Irvine Republican headquarters. Not wanting to pass up an opportunity to meet actual conservatives, we decided to pay a visit. As we pulled up to the headquarters, a nice old lady asked if we wanted to volunteer. We politely declined and smiled. She then asked where we were from, and we told her that we were students from UC Irvine. She paused and said, "You guys are Democrats then." Damn.
Maybe this is overly optimistic, but in the midst of a war, an economic recession and the dollar's declining value, America still seems vital and the future auspicious. Despite price increases in everything from tuition to gas, Americans were once able to hold their heads high in at least one category, but not anymore. It was news from Australia that shattered the country's confidence...
Okay is a band that is focused around primary singer/songwriter Marty Anderson. However, when you think of Anderson, his music isn't necessarily the first thing that comes to mind.
Without supporting instruments or digital synthesizing enhancement, a cappella groups are as bare bones as music can get – and yet, the sheer talent and range these singers exert in collaboration can upstage the most cutting-edge technology on the market.
Why would thousands of people pay four dollars for bottled water, seven dollars for a slice of pizza and stand in 90-degree heat for six hours swatting away bugs? For this year's KROQ Weenie Roast's mind-blowing 14-band lineup at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre. Duh.
On Thursday April 13, 1980s mad scientist Thomas Dolby, who revolutionized not only electronic music but created cell phone ringtone technology, appeared for his second headlining live performance in the Los Angeles at the Key Club.
I am not a fan of musical productions nor do I claim to be a critic, because honestly, I cannot sing, dance or play an instrument without giving offense. But I have got to admit that I was particularly taken with the UC Irvine production of 'Kiss Me, Kate
