
by Jacob Alvarado
If you want to see a movie with murder, mystery, and an extremely smart Goth girl, than this movie is right for you. This movie is the first of the Swedish trilogy based on Stieg Larsson’s amazing books. Now the film is in Swedish so I hope you don’t mind subtitles. Another thing is that this movie is rated R and has a very violent rape scene, so watch with caution and this film is not recommended for young children.

by Jacob Alvarado
When people hear the word cannibal, they think horror film or Jeffery Dahmer. Well the Cannibal I am talking about is Ke$ha’s latest album. This is the ultimate dance/party album. The lyrics are a little suggestive but are fun to sing when you’re happy, sad, or really mad.

by Jacob Alvarado
Everyone knows the story of Beauty and the Beast. Well the fairy tale has come back to life in the year 2011 in the form of the movie Beastly. This film adaptation stars Vanessa Hudgens from High School Musical and up and coming actor Alex Pettyfer.

by Jacob Alvarado
If you have been watching PBS within the past three years, you have probably seen the new hit sensation from Ireland, The Celtic Woman. The female quintet has been on the top of the charts since their debut album. There have been several T.V. specials featuring them and they have been all over the world, including three concerts in Fresno.

by Jacob Alvarado
Sara Bareilles first graced our ears when she wrote us a love song. Then she captured us when gravity of a man wouldn’t keep her down. She is one of the most gifted songwriters of our generation. Her sophomore album Kaleidoscope Heart is a real treat.

by Jacob Alvarado
She had us when she kissed a girl and liked it, and when her relationship was hot and cold. Katy Perry has become one of the biggest music sensations of this generation. Her latest album Teenage Dream spent three weeks as #1 on iTunes and has two singles that have gotten Katy many nominations for music awards. Her greatest success on the album is the hit song “California Gurls”.

by Jacob Alvarado
I like music from different countries and my favorite is an alternative duo from Russia called t.A.T.U. These two women express all their feelings and cravings through melodies. Lena Katina and Yulia Volkova form the group t.A.T.u. These two girls have been friends since they were babies, and when they became teenagers decided that a singing group would be the best way to get out of Russia.

by Jacob Alvarado
Classical music is making a comeback and the most popular is played with electric instruments. English quintet Escala won the hit TV show Britain’s Got Talent then released their debut album.

by Jacob Alvarado
Move over little kids, I’ve waited 11 years to see this movie. I have grown up with these beloved characters and was excited to see them in a new adventure. Woody and the gang face a new predicament in the toy world as their owner, Andy, leaving for college. His mother wants him to toss stuff or put it in the attic.

by Jacob Alvarado
At the mention of Alternative music, people usually think headbanger Rock mixed with Pop. This is far from the case with Imogen Heap. Like New Age artist Enya, Heap does all her own instrumentation and vocals.

by Jacob Alvarado
Life is a show, and theatre is the breath that we actors need to live. For teenagers at Reedley High School the PAT (Performing Arts Theater) is a place where we are transported to a world of make-believe.