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...

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...

Virginia Loosens the Leash on Entertainment Venues

Written by Mateo Biggs For over a year now, COVID-19 has affected everyone in every age group and has changed how everyone lives – especially...

“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...

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...

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...

Roanoke College Choir and Oriana Singers Present “Off-Broadway, On Campus”

Written by Charissa Roberson The Roanoke College Choir and Oriana Singers presented their 15th annual “Off-Broadway, Campus” concert on April 17, at 7:30 pm, over...

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...

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”...

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...

Top Movies Coming in 2021

Written by Charissa Roberson Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, numerous highly anticipated films have had to be significantly delayed. However, with the arrival of 2021,...

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...

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...

The Class of 2021 Joins the Media Arts Hall of Fame

Written by Joyelle Ronan The Class of 2021 Student Activity Media Arts Hall of Fame will be inducting eight seniors to have their picture and...

Basically Tarantino: Review and Awards

Written by Zach "One Page to Go" Dalton As the semester came to an end, the Screen Studies and Media Arts of Roanoke College held...

Olin Hall’s New Unveiling

By Mateo Biggs      ​Theater, music, art, and photography: these are the many things that Olin Hall is known for, and the many things that draw...

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...

Audition for Theatre RC’s “Into the Woods”!

by Charissa Roberson       Starting Sunday, come out to Olin Theatre and audition for Theatre Roanoke College’s fall musical: “Into the Woods”!     Auditions are open to all,...

“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...

The Return of the Met Gala

Karen Kohler       The 2021 Met Gala was held on Sept. 13 with the theme “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion.”   Since there was no...