“Into Darkness” dazzles and defines sci-fi genre
Danielle Bellavance, Staff Writer
May 20, 2013
“Star Trek: Into Darkness” was the first of many great movies set to release this summer. The team of Chris Pine as Captain James Kirk and Zachary Quinto as Commander Spock, as well as appearances from the rest of the characters from the previous movie return for another action-packed adventure. Right... Read more »
‘Iron Man 3′ brings the action and comedy back to the big screen
Curtis Manlapig, Editor-in-Chief
May 20, 2013
Tony Stark is back in the third installment of the popular Marvel series” Iron Man”, directed by Shane Black and starring Robert Downey, Jr. The film begins with a flashback to the late 90’s where Stark and a mystery woman are at a party. A mysterious fellow named Aldrich Killian, played by Guy... Read more »
Luhrmann’s ‘Gatsby’ not so great
Danielle Bellavance, Staff Writer
May 14, 2013
The Great Gatsby, the great American classic, has been remade into a movie for the fifth time since the book’s publishing in 1925. The film was originally was supposed to be released on Christmas of 2012 but was pushed back due to other expected high-grossing films to be out around the time. The film... Read more »
‘Riptide’ replicates problems of the first
Joe Llorin, Features Editor
May 14, 2013
It has been said throughout time that “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Apparently, the developmental minds at Deep Silver took this a bit too literally with their release of “Dead Island: Riptide,” the sequel to 2011’s “Dead Island.” Although officially labeled a sequel, “Riptide”... Read more »
“The Heist” touches and teaches
Rashad Muhammad, Opinion Editor
May 12, 2013
“The Heist” paints Macklemore and Ryan Lewis as the ultimate machine. Even though it was originally released in 2010, the album didn’t seem to pick up speed in mainstream until this year following the video release of “Thrift Shop”. Their collaborative efforts challenges the Drake... Read more »
Staff Ed: ‘Outing’ Becoming In Style
Rashad Muhammad, Opinion Editor
May 12, 2013
There is no deadline when it comes to acquiring bravery. Some feel that they’re born with a sense of valor and others are waiting for courage to grow within them. “Imagine you’re in the oven, baking. Some of us know and accept our sexuality right away and some need more time to cook. I should... Read more »
‘Stars aligned’ to bring Julianna Barnes to Mesa
Kate Fraser, Staff Writer
April 23, 2013
Julianna Barnes, Ed. D., is new to Mesa this semester, but she looks right at home in her office at the new Student Services Center. As Vice President of Student Services, Barnes has a busy schedule, but she made the time to talk to the Mesa Press about her family, her lifelong passion for martial arts,... Read more »
Fall Out Boy makes return with ‘Rock and Roll’
Joe Llorin, Features Editor
April 18, 2013
After a long four years away from both eachother and the music scene, Fall Out Boy returns to save their fans from further distraught with “Save Rock and Roll,” the band’s fifth studio album, which was released on April 16. Although their previous two albums “Infinity on High” and “Folie... Read more »
New York Heart in San Diego pizza
Kyle Kenehan, Staff Photographer
April 5, 2013
There is a substantial difference between the towering skyscrapers lining New York’s horizon and the sunny California coastline, plainly obvious to the common viewer. Walking down the cement walkways in awe of the shadowy towers above, one could not possibly help but note the unique aroma of the Italian-inspired... Read more »
“Dead Man Down” keeps you guessing until the end
Jimmy Spillane, Staff Writer
April 4, 2013
Victor (Colin Farrell) and Beatrice (Noomi Rapace) become crossed in each other’s lives and count on each other in their desperate attempts for revenge in the suspense thriller ” Dead Man Down.” Victor and his friend Darcy (Dominic Cooper) join Alphonse’s (Terrance Howard) crime... Read more »
