ENTERTAINMENT
Blue Man Group is the best delightfully and unpredictable show
By Jenny Alvarez
Photos by Alfonso De Elias.
Three talented musicians Chris Wink, Phil Stanton and Matt Goldman begun in the late 1990’ s a distinctive and multimedia experience of three eccentric Blue Man. Before the show even starts, guests at the Monte Carlo will get an invigorating dose of these three blue performers with a dazzling percussive parade that take place 45 minutes before curtain time. The percussion processional, or Percussipede, is a musical centipede of percussion instruments, musicians, robots and puppets co-created with world-renowned 3-D designer Michael Curry. The vibrant parade will immerse unknowing spectators in the imaginative world of the Blue Man Group, setting the tone for the thrilling experience in store at their show.
The show started off with a bang and this one has no dialog but can make you fall out of your seat in laughter. You can expect some props to include Jell-O, marshmallows, Twinkies, paint, TONS of paper and tubes, and you might also expect some of those props to end up on your lap. The audience participation really made it memorable and had lots of laugh. One of the best major aspects of this show is a collection of instruments, special effects and set pieces that explore the human brain. This is a “concert move” full of instructions that get more and more ridiculous, culminating in immense, illuminated spheres tossed into the audience followed by toilet paper cannons, streamers and fog. Definitely, The Blue Man group is one of those things in life that each penny is worth it!
California Solo treats a delicate topic
By Jenny Alvarez
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A former Britpop rocker who now works on a farm gets caught driving drunk and faces deportation after living in Los Angeles for many years. His efforts to stay in the U.S. force him to confront the past and current demons in his life. Lachlan (Robert Carlyle) is a great choice for a lead in this movie, the film is full of guilt and responsibility with delicate depressing tone. The main character has many behavior elements full of resignation and self-destructive anger especially when he has to face his melodrama with his immigration status in USA. When a bit of behind-the-wheel boozing threatens to get him deported back to the U.K., Lachlan drinks more and suffers more too. Only a reunion with the daughter he never knew can, possibly, save him. Is this would work for this Agriculture worker and ex- rocker? Two thumbs up for this movie.
Parked doesn't go anywhere
By GalaTView Staff
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Fred (Colm Meaney) lives a quiet and isolated life in his car, having lost all hope of improving his situation and re-entering the ranks of society. That all changes when he forms an unlikely friendship with Cathal (Colin Morgan), a dope-smoking 21-year-old with a positive attitude, who becomes his parking lot neighbor. Sharing laughs, and the hard times too, Fred and Cathal find the simple, free pleasures of life.
The screenplay merely hints at everyone’s backstory, but instead of coming off as mysteriously ambiguous but has comedy, melodrama and crime-thriller. Living on the margins is tough but Fred manages to retain its characters’ humanity. The only thing that missed in this movie is a bit of details about both the character’s past life. However, it is a genuinely touching film, both funny and sad moments.
Buckingham palace reported good conditions in Kate Middleton’ s pregnancy
By GalaTView Staff
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Buckingham Palace has confirmed that Kate Middleton and Prince William are expecting a baby. However, during her pregnancy she has had some symptoms reporting she is doing better since being checked in with extreme sickness.
The Grinch and Max the Dog Present Celebrated Actor
By Redaction Galatview.
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Betty White with the ‘Who-Manitarian of the Year’ Award as
Universal Studios Hollywood Prepares to Ring in the Spirited Wholidays with 19 Snow-Filled Days of ‘Grinchmas’
The illustrious Betty White—seven-time Emmy Award, Grammy Award and Screen Actors Guild Award winner; star of the blockbuster film, Dr. Seuss’ “The Lorax,” and the TV series “Hot in Cleveland,” author, producer and animal activist— will be presented with the “Who-Manitarian of the Year” Award by The Grinch and Max the dog to officiate Universal Studios Hollywood’s very, merry “Grinchmas” holiday celebration.
Hailed as “Ambassador to the Animals” by the City of Los Angeles for her lifelong work on behalf of animal welfare, Ms. White was recently named Chairman of the Greater LA Zoo Association. She also serves as President Emeritus of the Morris Animal Foundation, a world leader in funding groundbreaking veterinary research.
Ms. White will be joined by The Grinch, his faithful dog Max, Who-villians, and over 100 Los Angeles elementary school students from the Inner City Educational Foundation charter school. All of them were at Universal Studios Hollywood in the “Grinchmas” holiday celebration.
Disney On Ice presents Dare to Dream!
By GalaTView Staff
Combining the contemporary stories of two modern-day princesses, Rapunzel and Tiana, with the classic elegance of Cinderella, Dare to Dream will embark on an uproarious journey that takes adventure to new lengths! Boogie to the beat of the bayou with Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen from The Princess and the Frog, in a magical, musical journey that all begins with a fateful kiss. And fanciful dreams become reality as Cinderella meets her Prince Charming, with a glass slipper fit for an unforgettable fantasy come true. These princesses, and more, take to the ice in a spectacular finale at the ultimate Disney Princess event of a lifetime! Definitely is a show full of high quality in music and performers, two thumbs up because all children will enjoy their favorite characters.
These are all dates of Disney On Ice.
Thursday, December 13 at 7:30pm
STAPLES Center / Downtown Los Angeles
1111 S. Figueroa St. LA, CA 90015
(please RSVP by Friday, December 7)
Tuesday, December 18 at 7:30pm
Honda Center, Anaheim
2695 E. Katella, Anaheim, CA 92806
(please RSVP by Friday, December 14)
Wednesday, December 26 at 7:30pm
Thursday, January 3 at 7:30pm
Long Beach Arena, Long Beach
300 E. Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802
(please RSVP by Friday, December 28)
Kate Middleton leaves hospital with a yellow bouquet
By GalaTView Staff
The Duchess of Cambridge left a London hospital today after being treated for acute morning sickness related to her pregnancy but not before a prank telephone call by two Australian radio personalities succeeded in prying information about the royal from a nurse.
Johnny Lewis wasn’t in drugs
By GalaTView Staff
The 28-year-old Johnny Lewis, Sons of Anarchy actor died of traumatic injuries sustained in what can only be ruled an accidental fall due to lack of evidence that he jumped or was pushed. However, an autopsy report noted that Lewis had nail marks on both sides of his neck so his death was ruled accidental because there was no evidence he attempted to kill himself or had been pushed.
Police believe Lewis fell while trying to flee the home after killing Davis, 81, who operated a retreat for writers and actors out of her home.
The death of a music dealmaker was a suicide
By GalaTView Staff
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Jack Wishna, 54, died of carbon monoxide intoxication before he was found Tuesday in a vehicle in the garage of his home in Henderson, Coroner Mike Murphy said. Wishna is survived by his wife, Donna.
The new horror and torture subgenre comes with The Collection
After a stint in prison, Arkin (Josh Stewart) finds employment as a handyman. But Arkin decides to rob his boss in order to repay his ex-wife (Daniella Alonso). Venturing to his employer’s remote country house to make the heist, he soon finds himself — as well as the boss’ family — at the mercy of “The Collector.” This masked menace turns the house into a maze of fiendish traps. Only Arkin’s wits offer any hope of escape from gruesome death. This bloody, visceral entry in the “torture porn” genre is the directorial debut of screenwriter Marcus Dunstan, whose previous credits include Feast and Saw IV.
The Collector stands out as a film that resists compromise on the screen. He is not exactly identical to any other horror villain, is an amalgamation of various villains with his unique identifying feature being that he collects people, so to speak. Certainly If all you know how to do to make people squirm in their seats is play techno music and rely on way too much fake blood you shouldn’t be making movies but you have the option to stayed in your seat or leave it!
Marcus Dunstan talked about his movie: “I grew up with horror movies and we had to create the attic and box and set up the path of the collector’s mind, we had to build up the lashes, The character tried to protect his family so maybe we can continue with a second part but we have to review many things that we still have to answer and create a good sequel!”
Emma Fitzpatrick: “During the process of this character, I only had emotional scars, she makes you to think and identify some options for escaping and something was wrong and she always defeat until the last second.”
Patrick Melton: “My character has to face risky moments especially when he is involved with blood and a sickness mind, is really a challenge.”
