Crystal AllenStaff Writer From the mind that brought us the 2017 thriller “Get Out,” Jordan Peele’s new film, “Us” proves that he has successfully transitioned from comedy to horror and is here to stay. “Us” centers around Adelaide Wilson (Lupita Nyong’o) and her family Gabe (Winston Duke), Zora (Shahadi Wright Joseph), and Jason (Evan Alex) as they return to her childhood beach house in Santa … Continue reading Us Review: The Enemy is You
Emily HicksStaff Writer Though the world did not yet know it, on March 27, 1963, the influential filmmaker Quentin Tarantino was born in Knoxville, Tennessee. Born to parents Connie and Tony Tarantino, baby Quentin was the result of a whirlwind marriage that would not last. Little to his parents’ knowledge, Tarantino would go on to be world renowned for his directing abilities, becoming known for … Continue reading Happy Birthday, Quentin Tarantino
Alliana AvancenaStaff Writer On YouTube, a channel called “Omeleto” published a romance short film titled “Our Kind of Love.” This story is about an Afghan village girl named Samira trying to become acquainted with the ways of western society, specifically within the dating realm. Harun, a second-generation British-Afghan who previously lived in London, is introduced within a blind date setting. For their first date, they … Continue reading Our Kind of Love
Krysten HeberlyEditor-in-Chief Every member of the UNCG community has their idea of what this University means to them. Whether it is scoring a basket during a successful season, typing the last sentence of a ten-page paper or simply laying a blanket on the EUC lawn and watching the clouds, there is always something that makes our Spartans feel like a part of a bigger picture. … Continue reading ‘Week at the G’ Photo Project to Encapsulate Student Life
Alfonzo RodriguezStaff Writer Looking for something new, fun and exciting? Or perhaps you are looking to literally take a step into the future. Dimensional Drop has you covered. The new virtual reality gaming arcade Dimensional Drop is a new business located at 2616 Lawndale Drive. Owned by Greensboro natives Bryan Doyle, Christine Warner and Marc Calaco, this is not your average arcade. Offering upwards of … Continue reading Dimensional Drop: Greensboro’s New VR Experience
William MrylStaff Writer Military films do not generally peak my interest. To date, I have never even seen “Saving Private Ryan.” “Hacksaw Ridge,” however, stands out for its unusual premise: a soldier who will not touch a gun. Andrew Garfield plays Desmond Doss, who comes from a military family. His older brother enlisted before him and his father fought in the first world war. His … Continue reading Hacksaw Ridge Review
Matthew ThomasStaff Writer Lees Cut is an up-and-coming variety band based out of Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. At present, the band is a four-piece composed of Quinn Widerman, Matt Carswell, Wyatt Thomas, and Harper Newber. I was lucky enough to see them playing as a five-piece with Dante Patterson, who can play any instrument, but mostly played lead guitar in the performance. He was a … Continue reading Lees Cut Takes Duck’s Beach Club to Church
Crystal AllenStaff Writer Following “Avengers: Infinity War,” and with “Avengers: Endgame” right around the corner, “Captain Marvel” serves as a nice look back at the beginning while we approach the end. The film takes you back in time, a flash into the ‘90s where Blockbuster video was not just an internet joke and people actually used pagers. We get to see how it all began, … Continue reading Captain Marvel Review: Back to the Beginning
Eden LandgroverStaff Writer Political art is no new concept in today’s politically charged artistic world. What was once a precarious risk is now on the brink of becoming normalized. The challenge now is to isolate each work into its own unique, revolutionary work of art in order for it to be an effective change agent. But how can artists advocate for their cause in a … Continue reading Observing and Becoming the Bystander with Moshman and Collazo
Trent RydenStaff Writer On March 1, Solange Piaget Knowles released her fourth studio album, “When I Get Home.” This is also Knowles’ first album release in three years, succeeding her last album, “A Seat At the Table,” which had received rave reviews from critics. Many of such reviews praised Knowles for her solid execution both vocally and sonically. This review is no exception. “When I … Continue reading Solange Album Review
