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.

Netflix Original Velvet Buzzsaw A Unique Thriller

Written by Jessica Shelburne “What’s the point of art if nobody sees it?” This quote from actress Zawe Ashton, who plays Josephina in the Netflix...

“Enola Holmes” Makes Bold and Brilliant Debut on Netflix

Written by Charissa Roberson The Netflix adaptation of Nancy Springer’s series “The Enola Holmes Mysteries,” starring Millie Bobby Brown, premiered on Sept. 23 to enthusiastic...

Notable Moments From Superbowl LIV

Written by Jessica Shelburne Super Bowl LIV (54) was complete with special commercials, a stellar National Anthem, performance by Demi Lovato, and a saucy halftime...

Good News!

Written by Jessica Shelburne Every day, the media is saturated with an unbearable amount of bad news. Amidst the widespread misfortune circulating the globe and...

Drag Ball Rolls Into Town

Written by Joseph Carrick This Saturday, March 23, the Wortmann Ballroom will host the most fashionable drag Queens in VA. Enya Salad is back on...

International Film Festival Comes to Roanoke

Written by Jessica Shelburne The RC Department of Modern Languages is hosting the first annual International Film Festival from Feb. 19-24. Seven films, representing seven...

Things to do Over Spring Break No Matter Where You Are

Written by Alexandra Gautier Whether at home, vacation, or staying in Salem, be sure to make the most out of your Spring Break!  Things to do...

Get Amped with Cortez’s Revamp!

Written by Emma Grosskopf No one can deny that the social scene at RC can sometimes feel like a bubble. Sure, there are frat parties,...

CAB Hosts Roanoke’s Got Talent Auditions

Written by Jordan Hanson Have you always felt like you have a special talent? Do people listen when you start to sing? Do they watch...

Victoria’s Secret Fashion (No) Show

Written by Jessica Shelburne Every year since 1995, the Victoria’s Secret fashion show has aired across millions of television screens as women who embody the...

Coronavirus vs. Media

Written by Joseph Carrick The coronavirus first emerged in Wuhan, China a few weeks ago, and China, and by extension the world, is beginning to...

Major Female Influences in Popular Culture

Written by Jessica Shelburne From literature and art to music and film, men dominated every aspect of popular culture until women forced their way into...

Theatre RC Takes on the Regional Festival

Written by Charissa Roberson A representative of the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) attended Theatre RC’s fall production of “Our Town” on Nov....

“[title of show]”: Who Knew Writing a Musical Could Be So...

Written by Charissa Roberson “I’d rather be nine people’s favorite thing than a hundred people’s ninth favorite thing,” sang the cast of “,” which debuted...

Ireland in the Movies

Written by Charissa Roberson On St. Patrick’s Day, it’s always fun to put on a good “Irish film” and enjoy the beautiful scenery and accents....

1917: A One-Shot Wonder

Written by Charissa Roberson At first glance, the most impressive aspect of Sam Mendes’ new film “1917” is its appearance of being one long tracking...

The Entertainment Industry in Quarantine: Staying Together While Being Apart

Written by Charissa Roberson  When COVID-19 sent the U.S. into lockdown, something almost unimaginable happened – the entertainment industry completely shut down. Theaters and cinemas...

Meta-Musical Hits the Olin Stage Next Week

Written by Charissa Roberson With the advent of spring comes the premier of Theatre RC’s latest production: “,” a comedy-musical written by Jeff Bowen and...

Pop Culture: The Kween’s Last Hoorah

Written by Harrison Squire Mines As a last-semester senior, the chance to take a moment to consider pop culture a few times a month has...

‘Charlie’s Angels’ Lead Single: Don’t Call Them Angels

Written by Jessica Shelburne Leading the soundtrack of the 2019 Charlie’s Angels film is the hit single “Don’t Call Me Angel (Charlie’s Angels)” featuring and...