La Vista Weekly Playlist #3 10/28/16
Every week, La Vista’s staff submits their favorite songs of the week for the La Vista Weekly Playlist. Containing 5 Editor’s Picks and 5 Staff Picks, members of La Vista explain their song choices below. […]
Warren Gordon
“Kevin Hart: What Now” disappoints with dull plot and unimpressive acting
By Warren Gordon Staff Writer Kevin Hart’s stand-up comedy was the only thing stopping viewers from leaving halfway through the film, but was not able to save the audience from thinking, “what now?” “Kevin […]
“Criminal” pleases due to talented acting, unique plot
CIA agent Billy Pope (Ryan Reynolds) dies on a mission, but contains world saving knowledge that only he knows. In a quick response, the CIA finds a neurosurgeon who can transfer memories from a dead animal to a live one. Never human tested, they select Jerico Stewart (Kevin Costner) to be the guinea pig as the first human trial.
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10 Cloverfield Lane proves concise yet suspenseful
By Warren Gordon Staff Writer Concise, suspenseful, yet still playful and smartly pieced together, Dan Tachtenberg’s “10 Cloverfield Lane” leaves behind the mystery surrounding its release, outdoing its predecessor, Cloverfield. The film’s unique plot, […]
“The Forest” disappoints with boring screenplay
By Warren Gordon Staff Writer The Aokigahara forest is known for suicides, demons, and evil spirits, whereas “The Forest” is known for the audience walking out in and boring script, the film disappoints. After Sarah […]
Vin Diesel exceeds expectations in “Last Witch Hunter”
By Warren Gordon Staff Writer Vin Diesel always hunts to kill the viewers expectations, and once again succeeds to impress in “The Last Witch Hunter”. Breck Eisner’s “The Last Witch Hunter” takes a spin […]
“Everest” surprises with intense realism
By Warren Gordon Reaching the summit of Mt. Everest is an amazing accomplishment, however making it back down is a little more difficult. “Everest”, directed by Baltasar Kormakur, brings the real life disaster of 1996 […]
The Perfect Guy proves to be a cliché thriller
By Warren Gordon Junior Trash Manager Despite the plots potential, “The Perfect Guy” only satisfies those who have an unquenchable thirst for cliche thrillers. Directed by David Rosenthal and written by Tyger Williams, “The Perfect […]
The Arthur J proves a success with inviting social climate
An inviting social environment and delicious food, coupled with a beautiful interior and exterior design, places David Lefevre’s The Arthur J far above any other steakhouse in Downtown Manhattan Beach. […]
“Better Call Saul” is the perfect prequel to “Breaking Bad”
Saul Goodman goes from saving drug dealers in “Breaking Bad” back six years to his unsuccessful legal career as James McGill, where even teenagers attempt to take advantage of him. […]