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“Sinister’s” grotesque scenes could keep audiences from sleeping.  Official image.

‘Sinister’ proves creepy

Mariel Mostacero October 22, 2012

“Sinister” might do some harm to a sensitive psyche. Released Oct. 12 to audiences nationwide and directed by Scott Derrickson, this film starred Ethan Hawke as protagonist Ellison Oswalt, a true...

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Miriam Dance (left), Diana Santos (right), Professor Duane Gardella (above) put together the show’s star, Audrey II.  David L. Wells, City Times

‘Shop of Horrors’ is ready to make audiences laugh

Adam Burkhart October 22, 2012

Director June Richards said she wants City College’s production of “Little Shop of Horrors” to reintroduce humor to theatergoers with its satirical vision of the late-’50s to early-’60s paranoia. “What...

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“The Hills Have Eyes”.  Official Facebook image.

Perfect scares for this Halloween

Jennifer Manalili October 22, 2012

Director Kevin Smith, host of this year’s “Fearfest” on AMC, says that people are attracted to horror movies because being scared is a way for us to feel alive. “There aren’t many human experiences...

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Artists Dub Fx and Flower Fairy perform for a packed house in their Sept. 30 performance at the 4th and B Concert hall.  Troy Orem, City Times

Dub ‘affects’ the crowd of 4th and B

Troy Orem October 9, 2012

Fans of Youtube phenomenon DubFX lined up to see the Australian performer take the stage in downtown at the 4th and B concert hall on Sept. 30. Armed with nothing but his voice, a Boss RC-50 Loop Station...

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Director Martin McDonagh answers questions from the audience of the Sept. 29 showing of his new film “7 Psychopaths,” in the Gaslamp 15 Reading Cinemas as part of the San Diego Film Festival. Troy Orem, City Times

‘See the Shih Tzu hit the fan’

Jennifer Manalili October 9, 2012

More than 100 different early awards-favorites and independent films vied for audiences in downtown and La Jolla. Launching under new management for the first time, Reading Cinemas and the San Diego Museum...

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New gaming system to enter the market this holiday season

Adam Baird October 9, 2012

Nintendo is to video games as Disney is to animation; both holding the most historically iconic names of their respective genres, and both being leaders of innovation within their industries. Nintendo...

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The best new hip hop artists

Michael Liggins October 9, 2012

It’s refreshing to hear good, solid and honest music coming from a younger generation of hip-hop artists. Rappers Lil Rue, HD of Bearfaced and Roach Gigz are three emerging hip-hop artists who everyone...

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Punk legend to make appearance at Spreckles

Issa Lozano October 9, 2012

The godmother of punk rock music will return to San Diego after an eight-year absence with a reading from her novel, Just Kids. Singer, songwriter, poet and visual artist Patti Smith made her last appearance...

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Blues Streak rocking the Saville Theatre.

A spectacular performance and excellent tribute to jazz greats

Bobby Whaley September 25, 2012

In a stellar tribute to Etta James and Koko Taylor, Michele Lundeen and Blues Streak, with special guest Sue Palmer, performed for Jazz Live on Sept. 11 in the Saville Theatre. The theater was a packed...

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XX releases long awaited second album.

Issa Lozano September 25, 2012

On Sept. 11, following a three year absence after the release of their debut album, London trio The xx released their long awaited sophomore effort “Coexist.”  2009's critically acclaimed self-titled...

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“Horrors” to take over Saville this October.

Jennifer Manalili September 25, 2012

A kller plant will take the City College stage when a production of “The Little Shop of Horrors” debuts at the Saville Theatre at the end of October. “We are performing the off-Broadway version...

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Gameplay of Kansas City Chiefs in Madden 13.

Madden has evolved yet again

Michael Liggins September 25, 2012

From the moment you upload Madden 13 into your gaming console, it becomes obvious that the franchise has once again evolved. Ray Lewis, the starting linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens, gives a captivating...

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