Author: Jonathan Garcia

Jonathan Garcia is the Entertainment editor for the Del Mar College Foghorn. He has been with the Foghorn since 2012 as one of the paper’s entertainment writers. He is currently a journalism major but after receiving his degree, Jonathan hopes to become a critic for movies and video games due to his incredible passion for both. You can reach Jonathan at [email protected] or follow him on Twitter @jonathan10894.
Entertainment

Fourth season of ‘Arrow’ hits right on target

Jonathan Garcia

The CW’s “Arrow” has debuted its fourth season and DC Comics’ Emerald Archer is back with a vengeance. When the show originally hit the air in fall 2012 viewers were immediately hooked. Not only did it get a strong second season, its success created a universe that gave life to more DC shows on The CW. The third season, unfortunately, left fans disappointed as it tried too hard to tie in “The Flash” and the upcoming “Legends of Tomorrow.” Fortunately, Season 4’s first couple of episodes have been a big improvement from last season. After the events of Season 3,…

Entertainment

‘Scorch Trials’ a solid entry in the franchise

Jonathan Garcia

  “The Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials” is the second film in “The Maze Runner” series based on the books by James Dashner. Dylan O’Brien, Kaya Scodelario, Thomas Brodie-Sangster and Ki Hong Lee return for the sequel and are joined by some new faces such as Giancarlo Esposito, Rosa Salazar and Aiden Gillen. Wes Ball, who directed the previous film, returns to direct the sequel. Many people were surprised that the first film wasn’t terrible but felt the ending was just sequel bait for this installment. And for the most part this movie manages to improve on the first film’s…

Entertainment

‘Phantom Pain’ ends franchise with a bang

Jonathan Garcia

“Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain” has finally arrived on Playstation 3, Playstation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One and PC. This is the latest and final “Metal Gear” game developed by Hideo Kojima, who left Konami over creative differences. There was a lot of hype for this game since the last installment, “Ground Zeroes,” was entertaining but very short and felt like a demo. Being Kojima’s last game in the series, he makes sure it goes out with a bang. Taking place nine years after the events of “Ground Zeroes,” Punished “Venom” Snake, also known as “Big Boss,” wakes…

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Sandwich Shoppe on the island not a bad place to eat

Jonathan Garcia

Many people go to the island either to hit the beach, play mini golf or even check out the new Schlitterbahn. But it is also home to many casual places to eat, so I decided to check out Surfside Sandwich Shoppe, at 15113 SPID, with my father on a nice Sunday. The location could be hard to miss if you aren’t paying attention, so be on the lookout for it. We passed it and had to turn around in the Rock n Roll Sushi Bar parking lot. As we finally parked, we saw they had an outdoor patio area that…

Entertainment

‘Fear’ breathes new life into Sundays

Jonathan Garcia

“Fear The Walking Dead,” AMC’s highly anticipated prequel to “The Walking Dead,” excited fans of the zombie genre when announced, but it also drew skepticism from many who feared the prequel wouldn’t do the original justice. Although the new show has some flaws, it still managed to hook viewers with its Aug. 23 premiere. “Fear” gives viewers a fresh take on the origins of the zombie apocalypse with a cast that includes Kim Dickens, Cliff Curtis, Frank Dillane, Alycia Debnam-Carey, Elizabeth Rodriguez and Ruben Blades. The prequel centers on Madison (Dickens) and her dysfunctional family with her new boyfriend, Travis…