The fifth film in the ongoing Visalia Independent Film Series is the 2013 Academy Award Winner for Best Foreign Language Film, “Amour”. “Amour” is a story about an elderly couple, where one of whom suffers from a stroke. She then undergoes surgery to unblock a carotid artery, which only serves to paralyze her. The husband makes [...]
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Justin Timberlake – ‘The 20/20 Experience’ Music Review
If “The 20/20 Experience” were to be released fifteen, or even ten years ago, it would probably be considered a masterpiece of pop music. Today, it’s being lauded with acclaim from just about every source, however be hesitant about the hype. Justin Timberlake’s third studio album is well constructed and competently produced, but there’s not much substance to [...]
Jekyll and Hyde Thrills and Chills
COS gave an exemplary performance premiere night, leaving Jekyll and Hyde something to be remembered. The adaptation strayed far from its novella’s structure but made a victorious path of its own in terms of love and loss. COS student and political science major Evie Barragan went to the premiere with an open mind. “The show [...]
“Oz the Great and Powerful” Movie Review
“Oz the Great and Powerful” is an adventure film directed by Sam Raimi, featuring James Franco, Mila Kunis, Michelle Williams, and Rachel Weisz. The film promised to dazzle with wonder, but it barely sizzled. For the younger audience, the film had plenty of strange creatures and bright colors to enchant them. However, for the older [...]
Visalia Has Poets. Did You Know It?
In the back of a dimly lit pizza parlor are literary enthusiasts with an appetite for competition. In front are judges laying down the laws of poignancy. Founder Michael Jasso is leaving people hungry for more, in Visalia’s first-ever competitive poetry organization. “It seemed like Visalia was lacking that literary art element so I kind of wanted [...]
“21 and Over” Movie Review
Heavy drinking, bull riding, circumcision, and a tower of power are all obstacles in Jon Lucas and Scott Moore’s latest film,”21 and Over.” This coming-of-drinking-age film stars Miles Teller, Skylar Astin, and Justin Chon in the directorial debut of Jon Lucas and Scott Moore, the comedy minds behind movies such as “The Hangover” and “The [...]
COS Gallery Opens to South Valley Artists
The COS Gallery kicked off their second exhibition of the semester titled “Opening Doors/Opening Minds” on Tuesday, March 5. COS’ Gallery Director Amie Rangel teamed with Tulare County’s representatives for the California Arts Council to bring forth 22 local artists and showcase their work in the South Valley Artists’ Studio Tour. The exhibition will begin [...]
Jekyll and Hyde Like to Tease
There are some things Dr. Jekyll cannot Hyde and the COS Theatre Arts department is going to make sure of that. Plans to push promotion for its upcoming musical adaptation are like never before with the cast working overtime to guarantee a full house. “Doing things the week before you open is not enough time … [...]
Metal Gear Rising: Game Review
“Metal Gear Rising” is a game with an interesting past. Originally it was created by Kojima Productions, without Hideo Kojima on the project. In all that time, we got one trailer with a compelling concept called “Zandatsu”, in which you would take the sword and aim it for precise cuts against enemies and objects in [...]
Johnny Marr: “The Messenger” Album Review
Guitarist Johnny Marr has had a very successful and expansive career, from being one the of the key members of The Smiths, to eventually going on to play in groups including Modest Mouse, The The, and The Cribs. His first solo “The Messenger”, keeps the heart of New Wave and College Rock of old and [...]