Parade Returns In Granada
“First Purge” REVIEW
It’s time to go back to the beginning and see just how the yearly ritual got started in the Universal Film that is becoming a anthem for its Halloween Horror Nights.
The First Purge stars nearly a predominant African American cast as it shows typical stereotypes for the race as well as anger that the government seeks to control through its purging ritual. Using relative unknown actors is a challenge but for the film sake of it, it showcases the fact that anyone can “purge” so to speak and it doesn’t take big name actors to drive people to see this film. That aside, let’s talk about a few break out stars including Rotimi Paul who played Skelter, the individual who all throughout the story followed as one understands the anger and frustration that he feels as the President first announces the experiment. Over all Paul has a way of using his nonverbal acting skills to portray his feelings emotionally leading up to the “12 hour purging” and although I’m not a huge fan of killing for the sake of killing, I must say his acting captivated my attention and made me want to watch to see just how he was going to retaliate.
The other break out star was the subtle romance of Isaiah (Joivan Wade) with his girlfriend Nya (Lex Scott Davis) which ultimately helped drive the need for survival as everyone else is trying to just kill mercilessly. The dynamic of the characters made the audience grab on to someone for fear that the next moment would be their last as the couple tried desperately to get to the safe haven of the church. In the end, only time would tell if they made it or not.
Overall, at an hour 38 minute run time and with a “R” rating, The First Purge is not a movie for all but for those select few who have a urge to see a good old fashioned blood bath, then perhaps, this is the movie for you. It allows everyone to “witness the birth of an American Tradition” and fully understand just where the annual “purging” came from.
The First Purge came out in theaters July 4 and is currently playing in a theater near you. See it and get ready for the “purging” happening at Universal Studios this year.
Indian Tradition Comes To LA
The annual Festival of Colors was back again at Whittier
Narrows Park in El Monte, California and young and old welcomed in the spring on a somewhat cloudy day on Saturday March 10 and Sunday March 11. Admission to the festival was just eight dollars, which didn’t include if one wanted the color. The tradition of the Holi
people is meant to chase away evil spirits with the throwing of colors on people, creating harmony and unity for all.
Color was available in packets of 8 for 20 dollars at the table as people entered the festival.
The color took away the race and ethnicity and made everyone the same for one day.
Mantra Bands had people in the center of the park throwing color as they listened to positive encouraging music all day long and everyone embrace in free love and hugs.
128 Annual Tradition in Pasadena, Calif.
An Annual Thanksgiving Tradition in Burbank, Calif.
Every year on Thanksgiving day, residents in cities across the United States gather to participate in an activity that has become an American Tradition to promote health and family togetherness.
Burbank, Calif. is no exception as the Burbank YMCA hosts a 10K, 5K and 1K kiddie run at 7 A.M on Thanksgiving day. For just 40 dollars, residents can preregister to run for that turkey, before partaking on the feast in the evening hours. The registration includes, a customized T-Shirt and medal, time tracker, finish line photo and more.
Watch below to see more of why residents make this turkey trot an annual tradition in the city of Burbank.