Kevin Six Staff Writer The jubilation of Oscar night was brought to a complete halt with a fiery on-stage confrontation between Will Smith and Chris Rock in a moment that will forever go down in pop culture history as yet another time an Oscar night went off the rails. Several weeks into Oscar season, on March 27th, Chris Rock was hosting a night set for … Continue reading Oscars History Made with Will Smith Slap
Kate McCrea Staff Writer In 1989, a little cult film was born. Starring Tom Hanks, Carrie Fisher, Bruce Dern, Corey Feldman, Wendy Schall, Rick Ducommon, Dana Olsen, Courtney Gaines, and Henry Gibson as the mysterious new neighbors, “The ‘Burbs” directed by Joe Dante, was a social commentary on how life in the “burbs wasn’t as peachy and warm apple pie as it seems.” In the … Continue reading The ‘Burbs’: How a Movie on Social Commentary Missed The Mark
Corban Mills Staff Writer On Saturday, March 26 I had the amazing opportunity to see two very talented MFA students in the School of Dance at UNCG present their final thesis projects. The first student to present their piece was Caitlyn Schrader, who is an MFA Candidate in Dance with a concentration in Choreography. Before coming to UNCG, she attended William Smith College in New … Continue reading The Dance of Freedom: The MFA Projects of Caitlyn Schrader and Allison Beaty
Maggie Collins Senior Staff Writer The movie “The Adam Project,” starring Ryan Reynolds, was released earlier this month. It has not only been named one of the top 10 films on Netflix, but is also currently #1 in Movies Today on Netflix. The film encompasses comedy, the value of family, and love in a futuristic environment. You start off learning about Adam Reed, who just … Continue reading A Netflix Movie Review: “The Adam Project”
Molly Lawler Staff Writer Hard work is at the core of our social system here in the United States. For centuries, the lives of most American people have been rooted in industry and productivity. The very foundation of this country is built atop a people who valued industriousness over personal well-being and who defined success as domination rather than happiness. The American Dream itself is … Continue reading Living Simply in the Age of Hustle Culture
Ethan Engellau Staff Writer With ten games remaining in the 2021-2022 NBA season, we are experiencing one of the most competitive leagues in history. As it stands in the Eastern Conference, the Miami Heat hold a one and a half game lead over the Bucks, 76ers, and Celtics who are gridlocked in a three-way tie for second place. There is also the potential for teams … Continue reading NBA Championship Contenders – What Teams are For Real?
Kevin Six Staff Writer The new trailer for Season 3 of “The Boys” has been released and it is exciting for both superhero fans and cynics alike. The trailer, which dropped on March 12th, has given us a glimpse into what we will be seeing in the new season, and there is no doubt that not only will the show continue its beloved raunchiness and … Continue reading Superhero Fans Go “Kapow! Bam! Smash!” For “The Boys” Season 3 Trailer
Corban Mills Staff Writer In 1980, Lucasfilm and 20th Century Fox released a sequel to the 1977 blockbuster hit “Star Wars,” calling it “Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back.” Before the release of this film, sequels were not expected to do well in the box office, with exceptions of course, such as “James Bond,” “The Godfather,” and “Godzilla,” but they were few … Continue reading The Empire Strikes Back In Concert: Oh Yes, It Gets Better
Kate McCrea Staff Writer The long awaited “Sex and the City” reboot “And Just Like That” wrapped filming recently. With all the behind the scenes drama between actresses Kim Cattrall, Sarah Jessica Parker, and the rest of the cast, I couldn’t help but wonder: was it all worth it? For nostalgia alone, I’d say yes. For the actual storyline and character development, I’d say not … Continue reading How “And Just Like That” Fell Flat
Corban Mills Staff Writer I had the opportunity to go to the Weatherspoon Art Museum twice to see the current exhibition displaying Lorraine O’Grady’s work. The exhibition is titled “Both/And” which is commenting on the entire idea of what O’Grady is attempting to do with her work, where she challenges many avenues of philosophical, political, and societal belief by directly comparing two things, not to … Continue reading Ignoring the Standard: Lorraine O’Grady at the Weatherspoon
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