Jackson Cooper Staff Writer The worst movie in the world is a funny way to flirt with someone. “What’s the worst movie you’ve ever seen?” People’s eyes light up and they become joyous. Mine? “Transformers 2,” the most horrendous piece of trash I’ve ever seen next to GTCC’s production of the musical “9 to 5.” That is, until I watched “Manos: The … Continue reading “Manos: The Hands of Fate” review
Witches Stew as the Ghost Brew Matthew Johnson Sports Editor Gambled across this harvest mosaic Aflamed in the coolness of a dreamy-world phantomic, All your curses and wicked summonings Of all this evening allows you to tumble and speak Aloud your covered selfhood in unpeeled hues. Do you not hear the wind’s howl? In a migration of those whistling and outstretched black birds, … Continue reading Verses from Matthew’s Red Journal
Mary Windsor Staff Writer Casa Azul, located in downtown Greensboro, will be holding their fifth annual Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) exhibit and reception on Nov. 1 and 2 at the Greensboro Children’s Museum. Since it was founded in 2011, Casa Azul has been a prominent Hispanic cultural outreach for many artists in Greensboro and surrounding areas. A Latino arts organization, … Continue reading Day of the Dead exhibit
Shannon Neu A&E Editor The popular video blogging performance collective Everything is Terrible! will grace audiences on Nov. 4 at Geeksboro Coffeehouse and Cinema with their distinctive comedy and bizarre videos during their live show, “Everything is Terrible! The Legends.” Since the introduction of the DVD, VHS tapes have been thrown to the side and forgotten about. As they gathered dust in dark corners … Continue reading Everything is Terrible! to Perform at Geeksboro
Mary Windsor Staff Writer Aries March 21 – April 19 People need to be encouraged and reminded of how wonderful they are. And so do you. I am so glad you exist and all that you have accomplished. Taurus April 20 -May 20 It’s quite humbling to constantly reminded that some people will always love you – despite your mistakes and imperfections. Thank them. Gemini … Continue reading Horoscopes
Mary Windsor Staff Writer Ever wonder what it would like to be the only person on an inhabitable planet with not quick, safe or secure way back to Earth? Andy Weir’s novel The Martian published in 2011, film adaption capture’s the essence and desperation of that rare situation. The science fiction genre involving space exploration and its dangers seems to be having a moment … Continue reading The Martian Review
Vincent Johnson Staff Writer Ten years ago, The Game released his critically acclaimed, classic debut album, “The Documentary.” Classic singles like “Dreams,” “Hate It Or Love It,” and “How We Do,” are what made the original Documentary such a legendary project. Songs like these truly showcased Game’s talent, creativity, and storytelling ability. This year, The Game set out to recapture the hunger, pain, … Continue reading “The Documentary 2.5” album review
Sophia Lucente Staff Writer In 1962, Phil Spector produced and arranged girl group The Crystals’ single “He Hit Me (and It Felt like a Kiss),” a song written by Carole King and then-husband, Gerry Goffin. The release prompted widespread public criticism and debate, and has remained an eerie predecessor to the amalgam of music relating to domestic abuse dotting America’s past and present … Continue reading Messages of domestic abuse in music
Thomas Breeden Staff Writer Last Saturday, Oct. 17, the Paul Taylor Dance Company kicked off the UNC-Greensboro School of Music, Theatre and Dance’s University Performing Arts Series (UPAS). Paul Taylor, a notable choreographer of the 20th century, is one of the four performing artists that the SMTD will bring to Greensboro this year. Taylor began his career as a choreographer in 1954 and … Continue reading University Performing Arts Series
Sophia Lucente Staff Writer On Saturday Oct. 24, the pivotal documentary entitled “This is My Home Now” will be presented at the Joseph M. Bryan, Jr. Auditorium on the campus of Guilford College. The film tells the story of one Vietnamese population’s immersion and continuing life within the Greensboro community. Conceived and directed by UNC-Greensboro alumna and former media studies professor Mariah Dunn … Continue reading “This is my home now” preview
