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.

“Raya and the Last Dragon”: A New Classic

Written by Charissa Roberson Disney’s newest animated production, “Raya and the Last Dragon,” debuted on March 5 to rave reviews. The film currently holds a...

Game On: Horror Edition

Written by Mateo Biggs As October brings autumn changes to Roanoke College’s campus, you can see the atmosphere begin to match the dark ambience of...

Star-Crossed Stars: Celebrity Couples Who Have Stood the Test of Time

Written by Charissa Roberson The entertainment industry is more well-known for whirlwind romances and messy break-ups than it is for long-standing relationships. However, some celebrity...

RC’s Fifth Annual Basically Tarantino Film Fest

Written by Jasey Roberts Every year, Roanoke College’s English/Comm Department and Student Activities puts on a film contest called “Basically Tarantino,” where developing filmmakers can...

Avatar Studios: Four Nations Reimagined

Written by Mateo Biggs “Long ago, the four nations lived together in harmony. Then, everything changed when the Fire Nation attacked.” This is a saying...

Wakanda Forever!: Boseman’s Legacy in “Black Panther 2”

Written by Kristina Calhoun The official title and release date for the “Black Panther” sequel was officially revealed on Monday in a mega trailer celebrating...

Theatre RC Presents “Talley’s Folly”

Written by Jasey Roberts On Mar. 18-20, Theatre Roanoke College put on a production of “Talley’s Folly,” written by the Pulitzer-prize winning playwright Lanford Wilson....

Spotlight on Seniors in the Arts

Written by Charissa Roberson Roanoke College is full of talented students in the arts. In this article, we hear from five graduating seniors – in...

Library Book Returned 72 Years Late

Written by Charissa Roberson A man recently returned a library book 72 years overdue to the Amagansett Free Library in New York. The book, “Great...

An Evening with Pulitzer Prize Winner Jericho Brown

Written by Jasey Roberts On Mar. 3, acclaimed Pulitzer-prize winning poet Jericho Brown visited the Roanoke College student body via Zoom to read some of...

The Power of the Fourth

Written by Mateo Biggs “May the Fourth” has become something akin to an international holiday, with fans across the nation celebrating the beloved “Star Wars”...

“You”: Netflix’s Stalker Love Story

Written by Anna Tillman       Season 3 of “You” is officially coming to Netflix on Oct. 15! Now is the time for fans or newcomers to...

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...

Theatre Roanoke College Presents: “Silent Sky”

Written by Jasey Roberts On Thursday, May 6, through Saturday, May 8, at 7:30 p.m., Theatre Roanoke College will be holding a performance of Laura...

Drive-In Movies

Written by Kristina Calhoun Not your grandparents Drive-In Movie Theatre… or is it? The vintage 1930’s family entertainment is coming to the future. Starting August...

Top Movies for Halloween

Written by Kristina Calhoun Halloween may look different in 2020, but watching Halloween-themed movies is still in season. Classics such as “Psycho” (1960), “Rocky Horror...

Reading Celebrates Professor’s New Book

Written by Charissa Roberson      Dr. Teresa Milbrodt, professor of Creative Writing at Roanoke College, gave a reading on Sept. 29 to celebrate the release of...

Bilingual Performance of “Blood Wedding”

by Mateo Biggs.     There's a special thing about the air as the semester comes to a close. Between the stress of finals and planning for...

Changing the Game

Written by Kristina Calhoun Companies can gain popularity on their own, but the best way to get a message heard or a product shown is...

“Las Magnificas”: Musical Medicine

Anna Tillman         “Las Magnificas” was a huge hit! This show could be seen on Sept. 12 in Olin Theater on the Crystal Lynn Van Hise...

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