Entertainment

This page consists of any and all popular occasions in entertainment media and pop culture. From Hollywood, California, to our very own Roanoke College, reporters of the entertainment page cover music, films, both visual and performance art, and other similar recent events.

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Bingo night – Class of 2027

Written by Sabrina L. Rogers Hey Maroons! Haven’t you heard? We have Bingo night coming up! Last week the Freshman Class of 2027 were invited...

Yeonmi Park; Tales of Tears

by Anna Tillman On Monday, March 20th, Roanoke College had the pleasure of hosting Yeonmi Park. This was a part of the David L. Guy...

“Velma”: Deserving of Renewal?

by Mateo Biggs As many know, HBO has always followed behind Netflix in the decision of making old shows with a new twist and bringing...

Paris Hilton’s Book of Truth

by Victoria McGraw Paris Hilton is a very well known icon. Before the term “influencer” came about, Hilton was the definition of it. She would...

The Scream of Your Life

by Mateo Biggs Long time horror fans can always find a way to bond with one another– especially in the case of slasher films. Among...

Not Boys but Geniuses

by Karen Kohler The Indie music supergroup consisting of Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, and Julien Baker, Boygenius, is in the midst of making its grand...

“Shadow and Bone”; the Wait is Over

by Anna Tillman Netflix will not stop releasing our favorite shows! “Shadow and Bone” season two is finally being aired. In preparation for the new...

“Outer Banks” Returns

by Anna Tillman It’s finally happening... the moment we’ve all been waiting for: the return of “Outer Banks”! Season 3 of Netflix’s hit series “Outer...

“Daisy Jones & The Six” Coming to Screens

by Karen Kohler The next couple months are jam packed with anxiously awaited release dates.  One in particular has book and music lovers alike waiting...

The Importance of TRC’s “The Importance of Being Earnest”

by Mateo Biggs As the 23rd of March creeps forward, so does Theatre Roanoke College's production of Oscar Wilde's acclaimed work; "The Importance of Being...

“Seriously Red”‘s Serious Review

by Victoria McGraw In 2022, an Australian romantic comedy film, “Seriously Red,” directed by Gracie Otto and written by Krew Boylan came to theaters. The...

“The Last of Us”: From Console to Screen

by Anna Tillman HBO Max is really on a streak of releasing amazing series. The newest series to grace our presence is The Last of...

The Art of the Roll: Critical Hit or Critical Miss?

by Mateo Biggs As of late, the biggest source of prime entertainment has been streaming platforms online-- from Disney+ to Hulu, many can agree that...

“Avatar: Way of Water”

by Victoria McGraw The turn-of-the-decade squeal has arrived, finally “Avatar: The Way of Water '' directed by James Cameron. This film is based off his...

Frighteningly Good: a “Wednesday” review

by Anna Tillman Netflix recently released a new series “Wednesday”. The new series deserves all the praise it is getting! Wednesday is a modern day...

Cooking Up Christmas

by Mateo Biggs Not to be confused with the 2020 film– however in the spirit of Christmas that merry romcom may be. No, as many...

The Issue with Christmas Music

by Karen Kholer Christmas music causes quite a clear divide, with people having very strong feelings forcor against it. There’s an acceptance that it will...

Taylor’s Comeback

by Victoria McGraw After five years Taylor Swift is finally going on tour. Swift showed interest in music from a young age. Her career progressed quickly...

Let’s Get Insightful

by Mateo Biggs Thursday, November 4th, Roanoke College was visited by LGBTQ+ activist and art therapist Elia Khalaf who hosted a workshop for both faculty...

Things to Enjoy Before Fall Freezes Over

by Karen Kholer The break between Halloween and Thanksgiving often forms a bit of an awkward in between where many are ready to celebrate Christmas...