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.

Theatre RC Presents: “The Children’s Hour”

by Karen Kohler           This weekend Theatre RC is putting on “The Children’s Hour,” written by Lillian Hellman. The show opens on Feb. 24 and runs...

Shushok Shindig: A Taste of Southern Shenanigans

by Mateo Biggs What got you to come up with the idea of a “Shushok Shindig”? “Well, that's a great question– it is hard to say...

Half-Time Showstopper

by Victoria McGraw An unseen performance by Rihanna will be showcased in the 2023 Super Bowl. This is a huge deal because, in 2019, Rihanna...

“Shang-Chi”: Changing the MCU One Movie at a Time

by Anna Tillman        Marvel Studios has recently released movies and TV shows that follow new superheroes and the challenges they must overcome. It has been...

What’s Next for the MCU?

by Karen Kohler      In the past year or so, Marvel Studios has released a long line of new projects in Phase Four of the Marvel...

Christmas Spirit in Downtown Roanoke

by Anna Tillman       If you want to get into the holiday spirit, look no further! Downtown Roanoke will be spreading Christmas cheer all throughout December....

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Masterpiece Soars to New Heights

by Mateo Biggs            ​As school starts up once again and summer begins to fade to autumn, many students of Roanoke College are reminiscing about their...

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...

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...

Behind the Mask: “No Way Home” Review

By Mateo Biggs      ​As the semester starts back up again, many students welcome the new year with open arms– change is always a welcome necessity...

Emmy’s 2022: A Night Rewarding of Titles

by Mateo Biggs There’s always a specific night that gains viewership not quite like any other– an annual program that has everyone cheering their favorite...

Blood in the Water: “Blood Wedding” a TRC Production

by Karen Kholer Starting November 17th and going through the 19th the theater department will be putting on a performance of “Blood Wedding” in Olin...

“Hopelessly Devoted”: an Olivia Newton-John Rememberance

by Mateo Biggs As always, time is ever changing and going. From the change in weather as seasons crawl onwards, or even the newest class...

Return of the Teen Movie

by Karen Kohler This past Friday, September 16th, Netflix original movie “Do Revenge” came out and to put it plainly, it has it all.  The...

Immortalized in the Silver Screen

by Mateo Biggs As we all know, Halloween comes up within the next week– the Monday of the 31st is bound to be full of...

Under the Sea: a New Spin on an Old “Tail”

by Victoria McGraw For many years, Disney has been known for having little to no diversity in its films. Then in 2009, they produced Tiana,...

Fight Like a Girl!

by Anna Tillman On Tuesday, 10/4 Campus Safety and Res Life hosted a female-only self-defense workshop! The class was taught by Lieutenant April McCadden and...

A Darling Film to See

by Anna Tillman “Don’t Worry Darling” has been a highly anticipated film for the year! This cast is full of stars you know and love....

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...

Meet Taylor at “Midnight”

by Karen Kohler On Sunday August 28th, Taylor Swift made a highly anticipated appearance at the MTV Video Music Awards.  Her outfit was a full...