By DAVID SILVA @DavidSilvaETC The cinematic disappointment that is “The Cure for Wellness” can be summed up by the expression that I kept uttering throughout the not-so-psychological, not-so-thriller: “What’s the point?” Director Gore Verbinski, whose most popular works include “Rango”...

By Larsen Ullrich @TheEtCetera Hugh Jackman’s final cinematic portrayal of the famed Wolverine is gritty, bleak, dirty and at times, bloody. “Logan,” also the last installment in the “X-Men” Wolverine saga, is the first Marvel-based film of actual quality, but it is not what most people...

By CRISTHIAN HERRERA @TheEtCetera It’s May 2012, and Nick Vera’s frequent flyer miles have brought him to the city that birthed the deadliest drug cartel on the planet. Arriving in Medellin, Colombia, at midnight, he asks his cab driver to take him to the center of the city, but the driver...

By BRAULIO TELLEZ @TheEtCetera Bobby Sparks stands behind a Hammond C3 organ and Fender Rhodes piano, right hand on the Rhodes, left hand on the Hammond. He runs them across the black and white keys and guides his band through the set, using only his eyes to communicate. He’s performed in arenas...

By JONATHAN AGUIRRE @TheEtCetera It’s hard to put into words how bad “Fifty Shades Darker” is. But what makes it so bad? Everything, really. “Fifty Shades Darker” is the sequel to the not-so-acclaimed “Fifty Shades of Grey.” The movie stars Dakota Johnson as Ingénue Anastasia Steele...

By KATRINA BOND @KatBondETC Mrs. Sabrina Daldry, portrayed by education major Albamar Seguinot, lies on a table, knees apart, while a doctor holds a large electric contraption between her legs. Soon, she begins moaning and writhing as she experiences an orgasm for the first time. “In the Next...

By JASMINE OLIVA @TheEtCetera   Former Eastfield student and Grammy Award winner Bobby Sparks and his band transformed the campus into a low-lit, toe-tapping jazz club on Feb. 1. Students, staff and faculty sat in on a jam session which featured several jazz and funk staples. Sparks’...

By Jessica Luther @TheEtCetera Part One: Forget Romance, Let’s Talk Fertility Rituals and Sacrifice For the skeptic, Valentine’s Day is a holiday invented by greeting card companies to capitalize on the fool-hearted in love. For the romantic, it is a day for public declarations of devotion...

By Taylor Roberts @TheEtCetera “Who runs the world?” Judith Dumont wants to – or at least her little corner of it. A Beyoncé poster in her office asks that question. Dumont agrees with the singer’s response: “Girls.” Dumont is proving that “girls” can be successful, even...

By LANDON WILLIAMS @TheEtCetera If you are looking for entertainment that leaves you feeling happy and content, do not watch “A Series of Unfortunate Events.” If you are looking for a deep and meaningful mystery filled with secret organizations, answers that only lead to more questions and a broken-hearted...

By ANTHONY RESENDEZ @TheEtCetera “The Comedian,” starring Robert De Niro, Danny DeVito, Leslie Mann, Harvey Keitel and many other stars of television and film, takes a realistic approach to the classic boy meets girl archetype, shaking off clichés in the often-overdone romantic comedy genre. The...

By Katrina Bond @KatBondETC From bold, vibrant colors to soft pastels; from photography series to installation pieces, the new art exhibits featuring work from outside artists use a diverse range of media and subject matter. On Jan. 26, two new art exhibits opened on campus. Gallery 219 features...

The Mike Drake Jazz Quartet performed on Jan. 25. The Quartet includes Jeff Robbins on saxophone, Mike Drake on drums, Stefan Karlsson on piano and Gavin Kelso on bass. The performance is the first of the Music Department's Wednesday Recital Series for the Spring 2017 semester.

By KATRINA BOND @KatBondETC When I walked into the Bath House Cultural Center auditorium, a performer with a powdered face and a dress like a nightgown greeted me like an old friend, shouting “You came!” as she shook me by the shoulders. She then dropped her voice. “Now you can never leave,”...

By JOSH TAYLOR @TheEtCetera If you’re looking for the backstory to McDonalds through the eyes of the man that made it all happen, I would highly recommend “The Founder.” Easy to follow writing and a great story make this movie one of my favorite releases of the year. John Lee Hancock’s...

By KATRINA BOND @KatBondETC Complete with drones, a grass stage, and unconventional dance, the Danielle Georgiou Dance Group's production of "War Flower" will explore themes of humanity and survival through media. “War Flower” was created as a collaborative project between Eastfield dance...

By JAMES HARTLEY @JamesHartleyETC Matthew Espinosa is 15 years old and a student at Eastfield College. Espinosa takes part in the dual credit program offered by Eastfield. As a homeschooled student, Espinosa is getting both high school credit and college credit for taking classes at the college.     Click...

By JAMES HARTLEY @JamesHartleyETC From the moment the film starts to the moment it ends, “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” is everything a Star Wars film should be. I wasn’t impressed by the copy-cat nostalgia trip that was “Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens,” so I went in to the theater...

By DAVID SILVA @DavidSilvaETC Computer science professor David Kirk isn’t the type to shy away from his passion for robotics and love of “Star Wars.” “I’ve made all seven ‘Star Wars’ movies on opening night starting in 1977,” he said. Kirk said he’s excited to see “Rogue...

By DAVID SILVA @DavidSilvaETC This year’s common book has captured the interest of students from a variety of courses, Common Book Committee members say. “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” by Rebecca Skloot focuses on the true story of the “immortal” cells taken from a poor black...

By KATRINA BOND @KatBondETC The Harvester Theatre Company’s Dec. 2 performance of David Saar’s “The Yellow Boat” elicited a quasi-emotional response from the audience, but it did not carry the gravity one would expect from a play with such a heavy topic. “The Yellow Boat” is centered...

By MACKS PREWITT @MacksPrewittETC Hidden in the winding streets of the Bishop Arts District is a small house painted a deep red that is home to Red Pegasus Comics. The color, size and name all piqued my interest, so I pulled over to check it out. What I found inside were shelves upon shelves of comic...

Stephenie Meyer’s “Twilight” teen vampire series and her standalone adult novel “The Host” both came packed with action and a supernatural romance. Nothing twisted or mysterious about the plot. But Meyer has shifted in a new direction since her last book release in 2008. “The Chemist,”...

Josh Taylor @TheEtCetera With raunchy humor, a clueless and somewhat mentally challenged sandwich maker and a bunch of alcoholic washed-up cons robbing a charity for children, “Bad Santa 2”is an outstanding comedy in an otherwise underwhelming year for comedic movies. While Billy Bob Thornton...

By DAVID SILVA @DavidSilvaETC The Harvester Theatre Company is preparing to embark into David Saar’s "The Yellow Boat,” a drama that portrays the physical and emotional pain of death through a child’s eyes. The main character is based off of Saar’s own son, Benjamin, who was born with...

By DAVID SILVA @DavidSilvaETC Grouplove brought out a highly energetic setlist for their Dallas fans and accompanied it with a mesmerizing lightshow. The LA-based indie rock band kicked off the Texas leg of its 2016 tour at a sold out House of Blue on Nov 15. The tour followed the Sept 9 release...

Landon Williams @TheEtCetera You can hear the sounds of last minute preparations behind the giant curtain separating the stage from the audience. People push past each other to get as close as they can to the front. In a few minutes the curtains will open and the Oakland based SWMRS will begin their...