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.

Quests and Dragonfest

Mateo Biggs       ​“Fridays on the Quad” are a staple of life here at Roanoke College: an evening to forget about the stress of classes while...

Artists Who Make the Globe Golden

Written by Mateo Biggs This year marks the 78th annual Golden Globe Awards and the first to be hosted in a pandemic. Despite the changes...

The Long-Awaited Arrival of “Dune”

by Charissa Roberson      After a nearly year-long delay due to COVID-19, Denis Villeneuve’s highly anticipated adaptation of the sci-fi epic “Dune,” starring Timothée Chalamet and...

“Criminal Minds”: The Show That Never Ends?

Written by Kristina Calhoun “Criminal Minds” (2005-2020) is a show loved by millions. With quirky characters like Penelope Garcia and the nerdy Spencer Reid, it’s...

Out of JLove

Written by Mateo Biggs ​As one of the most prominent Latina singers and actresses today, Jennifer Lopez is typically what everyone either wants or wants...

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier: Flying High and Packing A...

Written by Mateo Biggs The newest age of the Marvel universe opens with the passing of a torch—a torch painted red, white and blue and...

The Year of the Movie Musical?

By Charissa Roberson     At the end of 2021, three outstanding musicals hit screens both big and small, wowing audiences and raising the question: does this...

No Longer Keeping Up With the Kardashians

Written by Kristina Calhoun The ending of a reality TV show era is upon the E! Network. “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” is coming to...

“What IF?”….Marvel Went There

Charissa Roberson   ***CAUTION: Here there be spoilers!***       Marvel’s animated series “What If…?” is quickly drawing to a close, with the final episode set to premiere on...

The Long-Awaited 93rd Academy Awards

Written by Devon Mitchell It’s the most exciting time of the year again! Although it’s two and half months late, the 2021 Oscars are this...

Trad Tunes for Your St. Patrick’s Day Playlist!

by Charissa Roberson      What is a St. Patrick’s Day celebration without some traditional Irish tunes? Check out these recommendations for your festive soundtrack – and...

Golden Globes Recap

by Karen Kohler       This year’s Golden Globes were held on Jan. 9, though not how they are traditionally. There was no red carpet or big...

2022 Oscars Recap

by Charissa Roberson      This year’s Academy Awards featured numerous landmark moments, both for cinematic history and the gossip columns! While the ceremony still had its...

Harry’s House

by Karen Kohler       You bring me home, I’m going home, you are home — has Harry been leading up to and hinting at this new...

That’s All Folks!!

by Charissa Roberson Let me just start by saying, writing this article is weird. How has it been four years? I began writing for the BA,...

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...

“Daredevil”: The Show That Won’t Stay Down

by Charissa Roberson      “Spider-Man: No Way Home” featured many cameos from other Marvel projects: including none other than Charlie Cox’s Matt Murdock, a.k.a. Daredevil. The...

Romance Flicks with an Adventurous Twist

by Charissa Roberson      Do you find it hard to sit through the average romcom, even though you still love a good fairytale ending? Do you...

Hollywood Scares Comes to Roanoke

by Charissa Roberson         This Halloween, Center in the Square went all-out with a Roanoke-themed haunted house attraction, created by a Hollywood professional.      The ambitious attraction, dubbed...

The RCIFF Returns!

by Anna Tillman      Roanoke College’s annual International Film Festival is here! This year's festival theme is animals. Therefore, each movie is centered on different types...