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In Our Heads: Jeff Gonzales

Jeff Gonzales and Jeff Gonzales • February 13, 2013

(the above is an embedded playlist. You can click on the icon of overlapping rectangles with a triangle along the bottom of the player to see the other videos in the playlist, or just view them all straight...

HR 287 makes video games smut

Korbl Klimecki and Korbl Klimecki • February 12, 2013

Apparently Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) teaches one to kill by stomping on arrows set to a catchy and memorable beat. Also, Real Time Strategy games about directing troops, such as Starcraft, somehow confers...

“Dead Space 3” livens things up

Jared Thornburg and Jared Thornburg • February 9, 2013

The third installment of the Sci-Fi Horror series has made some major changes with a new writer, a new setting, and not one but two playable characters, making this game the most dynamic entry. “Dead...

“Identity Thief” robs you of plot development

Jared Thornburg and Jared Thornburg • February 8, 2013

“Identity Thief,” directed by Seth Gordon (“Horrible Bosses”), stars Jason Bateman (“The Change Up”) and Melissa McCarthy (“Bridesmaids”). The basic plot of the film is as follows: Sandy...

“Beautiful Creatures” surprisingly charming supernatural romance

Korbl Klimecki and Korbl Klimecki • February 8, 2013

“Beautiful Creatures” is a supernatural romance movie based on a series of novels, as many movies of the last decade seem to be. The story revolves around supernatural beings, known as Casters (which...

“Warm Bodies” breaks dawn for supernatural romance

Jared Thornburg and Jared Thornburg • February 1, 2013

“Warm Bodies” has something for everyone. Films like “Twilight” have made the vampire out to be a fantasy that all women want to be a part of. This movie, based off a book of the same name written...

ARC Restaurant Map

Korbl Klimecki and Korbl Klimecki • January 29, 2013

On campus and want to know where to eat? Above is a google map of restaurants in the area, and a few others reviewed by the Current. Click the hyperlinks to see our reviews! American River College Subway...

Matisyahu fuses religion with reggae with show at Ace of Spades

Bryce Fraser and Lance Gawthrop • December 10, 2012

The Ace of Spades is known for hosting all styles of music, but not so much of Reggae-style Jewish worship music. It can only be Matisyahu playing at the Ace of Spades in Sacramento, Calif. on Oct. 16. The...

Flaming Grill Cafe gets wild

Daniel Romandia and Daniel Romandia • December 5, 2012

Wild boar, lion and python among choices at burger restaurant on El Camino Avenue It happens often: you're in the mood for a burger, but you happen to feel like Teddy Roosevelt and want to be a little...

Lydia vocalist sits down with the Current after indie band’s show in San Francisco

Alisha Kirby and Alisha Kirby • December 5, 2012

What was originally advertised as an acoustic show turned out to be anything but as Lydia took the stage to a sold out crowd at Café Du Nord in San Francisco on Nov. 14. While Sweet Talker, the opening...

‘PlayStation All-Stars’ is fun free-for-all fighter fueled by nostalgia

Garrit Rocha and Garrit Rocha • December 5, 2012

“PlayStation All-Stars: Battle Royale” is Sony's attempt at making a mascot-beat-‘em-up in the same vein as Nintendo's “Super Smash Bros.” series. With an interesting roster and polished game-play,...

In Our Heads – Cintia Lopez

Cintia Lopez and Cintia Lopez • December 5, 2012

TV: “Bones” – “Bones” is filled with murders, love, humor and drama. It follows Dr. Temperance Brennan and FBI agent Seeley Booth as they solve murders and bring back identities to the bones...