HANAJUN CHUNG Television requires commitment. Students today have the luxury to access television outside their living rooms, and can view shows on the same technology used for their studies. But students are busy, and time can't always be spent passively in front of a screen. The long-form storytelling of the medium requires a certain level of punctuation in order to...

CHRIS HAIDLFor current hip-hop fans, it's exciting when a CD threatens to change the face of the genre. In the debut album "Doris" by Earl Sweatshirt, released on Aug. 20, there is a lot of hype to live up to. Track one, "Pre," starts out with an abstract hip-hop beat, and features a lesser known rapper who calls himself SK...

JAY ADAMSON The summer isn’t always the greatest season for video games, with a history of low quality or quantity. This summer, however, has had an interesting and entertaining turnout. The reason these five games were chosen above all others is the pure fun experienced when playing them. Whether it is the deep, challenging plot, the crazy concepts, or the...

HANAJUN CHUNG The trio that delivered “Shaun of the Dead” and “Hot Fuzz” ends their unofficial “Cornetto Trilogy” (an inside joke about ice cream) with their latest collaboration entitled “The World’s End.” Former entries in the trilogy are clearly homages and deconstructions of their respective genres (zombies for “Shaun of the Dead,” cops for “Hot Fuzz”), receiving acclaim and approval...

Some filmmakers would rather go through the hassle of blowing up cars, buildings, or even people than make a comedy. An explosion can be fine if it conveys the proper amount of destruction needed in a scene, but will a comedic scene work if only a few audience members laugh? It's hard to judge and handle humor when people have...

HANAJUN CHUNG The truth is most certainly not in the details. Neill Blomkamp's 2009 film "District 9" struck the critical and commercial market with much success, and people really anticipated his following film. With "Elysium," Blomkamp returns science-fiction and social commentary on a much grander scale. Rather than confining the story within an African city, "Elysium" has two worlds that...

HANNAJUN CHUNG When fan-favorite X-Men member Wolverine was slated to star in his own origin film, fans were delighted at the chance to see a pretty adult-oriented character let loose in all his violence and rage that make him unique, interesting by comparison. When X-Men Origins: Wolverine (dir. Gavin Hood) was released in 2009, fans and critics demolished the film,...

This summer’s blockbusters have shown us a lot. Whether it be aliens, superheroes, college-bound monsters or even the classic buddy-cop comedy, these genre films have made the cinema an entertaining experience that’s sufficiently apt for the season. On the other hand, there are smaller, more independent releases that provide an alternative to the big studio production. One of these smaller...

In the midst of the busy life that most students lead, they may find a nice break when visiting this old-fashioned ice cream parlor for a delectable treat. Students dreaming of ice cream on a hot summer night have found a delicious deliverer of creamy goodness at Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream and Yogurt. “We offer 10-percent off any purchase to...

HANAJUN CHUNG To graduate from Chaffey College with a diploma is a commendable accomplishment, completing another step toward the ideal career. But sometimes a degree isn't enough. Certain fields require more -- some manifestation of the countless hours spent in lectures and lab. Yet the students here are ready, building the perfect portfolio to compliment their respective degree and/or certificate....