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.

“The Handmaid’s Tale” Season Three: Save the Children

Written by Joseph Carrick Hulu’s original series The Handmaid’s Tale has reached season three and has left both loyal followers and critics, alike, enthralled and...

The Legacy of “Avatar: The Last Airbender”

Written by Charissa Roberson  In May, “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” a 2005 Nickelodeon animated series, became the number one show on Netflix and set a...

Who Runs the Netflix World? Girls!

Written by Kristina Calhoun Netflix is showing more power to women with their new program known as the Creative Equity Fund. The program, announced shortly...

It’s a Thanksgiving Tradition, Charlie Brown!

Written by Joseph Carrick Families across the United States and around the world have unique ways of celebrating the American holiday of Thanksgiving. Common traditions...

The Final Curtain Call; a Goodbye to Olin Seniors

By Mateo Biggs What has been your favorite part of working with the theater, choir, or art department of Roanoke College? Jasey Williams:  I love...

Upcoming Productions from Local Theatres

Written by Charissa Roberson As fall proceeds into winter, Roanoke’s local theater scene is offering several opportunities to enjoy new and exciting shows in the...

Disney+ Hits the Scene

Written by Alexandra Gautier You can’t put a price on childhood memories and nostalgia for days gone by. Well, that is, until now. Disney took...

A New Way to Watch Movies

Written by Kristina Calhoun With the coronavirus still affecting millions, Disney has decided to release their live-action remake of “Mulan” on their streaming site Disney+...

A New Alphabet Song? L, M, NO

Written by Jessica Shelburne 2019 has been an interesting year for many reasons. The most recent of which is the new way of reciting the...

“Supernatural” to Air Series Finale After COVID-19 Delay

Written by Charissa Roberson The paranormal TV drama “Supernatural” is coming to an end this November, after a record 15 seasons on the air. The series...

Theatre RC Takes on Shakespeare

Written by Jack Miller Roanoke College’s theater department put on for their fall performance, a rendition of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. This play...

“Stranger Things” Happenings

by Anna Tillman I don’t think it is possible for anyone to not know what the hit Netflix series Stranger Things is. With that being...

4 of the Best Halloween Films

Written by Alexandra Gautier Besides chugging a pumpkin spice latte and lighting the Bath & Body Works candle scented ‘Leaves’, the only way to really...

Spooky Reads Recommendation: “Lincoln in the Bardo”

Written by Jasey Roberts Author George Saunders was introduced on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” as “quite possibly our greatest living author.” With his...

Awards Season in the Time of the Pandemic

Written by Charissa Roberson With the COVID-19 pandemic shutting down film production for months and large gatherings under careful restrictions, the upcoming awards season will...

The Art Beyond the Stage: “Gods Are Fallen and All Safety...

Written by Mateo Biggs There is a time in everyone's life when they take a look at the world around them, look to those they...

It Chapter Two…Too Damn Long

Written by Joseph Carrick The sequel to the sequel of a classic American original movie recently hit theatres and the crowds are loving it. While that...

In Review: Summer’s Biggest Blockbusters

Written by Charissa Roberson Summer 2019 was a great one for the movies.  The following is a recap of some of the biggest films to...

Kanye Releases New(ish) Album: Jesus Is King

Written by Jessica Shelburne There are few individuals among the vast population of celebrities that are quite like Kanye West. Sure, plenty have dropped out...

A Halftime Show to Remember

Written by Kristina Calhoun Since March 2020, the world has faced significant changes in everyday life due to COVID-19. However, the Super Bowl still managed...