Sam Haw Staff Writer Recently, “Thor: Ragnarok” was released in theaters, making it the fourth Marvel movie to be released this year alone. In this particular installment of the Thor series, Thor must stop Hela from inflicting a prophesied destruction called “Ragnarok” on his home planet, Asgard. Hela breaks Thor’s hammer, Mjolnir, and chases him into space, after which he crashes onto Sakaar, a junkyard … Continue reading Oh Great, Another Superhero Movie
Jessica Clifford Arts & Entertainment Editor Literature tells us that stories always have a beginning, middle and end, but literature lies to us. Sometimes stories just run side by side – spiraling outward and in, never really finding a definitive end. The Pam and David Sprinkle Theatre questioned this cliché on Friday when seven actors took the stage to perform the melancholy and realistic play, … Continue reading UNCG Production, “Getting Out”: An Ex-Prisoner Finding Peace
Danielle Anderson Staff Writer The North Carolina Theatre for Young People at UNCG presented “Nomadas,” an innovative and imaginative theatre show on Sunday, as part of Greensboro’s 17 Days Art and Culture festival. The work was performed by La Llave Maestra, a five-member Spanish and Chilean theatre troupe that showcases their four-show oeuvre in multiple countries around the world. The group focuses on visual and … Continue reading “Nomadas” is a Triumph for La Llave Maestra
Danielle Anderson Staff Writer After a three year hiatus, Seattle, Washington-based band, Fleet Foxes, returned with their third studio album, “Crack-Up,” their first release in six years. The record has proven to be a significant departure from the happy-go-lucky days of their folk-rock beginnings, exhibiting a critical evolution for the band in its move towards a gloomier, denser atmosphere. Like many others, ”Crack-Up” is … Continue reading Fleet Foxes Album Offers an Important Lesson on Subtlety
Chelsea Korynta Staff Writer Media is powerful. It is a cliche at this point, but as consumers, we learn a lot from what we see on our screens. Entertainment media shapes our culture, influences our dialogue, provokes and inspires. It also has the power to grant representation to different groups of people over others. For a while now, audiences have made it clear that they … Continue reading Class Consciousness Making a Comeback in Television
Matthew Paterson Staff Writer The sounds of a mushroom approaching from behind in Mario Kart and Waluigi’s creepy a*s voice is in the background. Can you hear it? It is Super FamiCon, and it is back for its second video game extravaganza. Super FamiCon is a retro gaming convention and tournament series that will be taking over the Elm Street Center in downtown Greensboro Nov.17-19. … Continue reading Super FamiCon Returns to Greensboro
Chauncey James Staff Writer Aspiring Greensboro artists and art aficionados were able to participate in a Q&A dialogue teaching valuable lessons on the subject of painting this Wednesday, thanks to the help of two local experts, Renzo Ortega and Antoine Williams. The session was hosted with the help of the GreenHill Center for NC Art as part of its ongoing “Two Artists, One Space” event. … Continue reading How Does Our Past Influence Our Art?
Jessica Clifford Arts & Entertainment Editor Katherine Boo, this year’s Keker First Year Common Read presenter, came to UNCG to share her reporting work in Mumbai, India on Oct. 24. Boo was invited to speak about her first published book, “Behind the Beautiful Forevers,” at a luncheon and evening discussion on campus. The Keker First Year Common Read is a program for incoming students to … Continue reading Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Katherine Boo Visits UNCG
Cason Ragland Staff Writer In all my studies, I’ve read jokes and jabs from Chaucer to Salinger. Through my time in school, I’ve gained a small understanding of what humor really comes down to. I often cry out “What is comedy’s purpose?” when everyone laughs in a theatre. I’m only trying to further my knowledge of humor. When a comedic piece is successful, one tends … Continue reading No Laughing Matter
Danielle Anderson Staff Writer The Fourth annual Greensboro Dance Film Festival (GDFF) was presented on Saturday at three locations across the downtown area. A celebration of the triumphs of new choreography and digital media, the GDFF exhibits multiple innovative and groundbreaking dance films during its screening each year in an attempt to revitalize and revolutionize the concept of modern-day dance. The festival ties into the … Continue reading Greensboro Dance Film Festival Celebrates Diversity
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