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.

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,...

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....

So You Want to Make a Film? Join the Fest!

Written by Charissa Roberson 2019 marks the fourth annual Basically Tarantino Film Festival, a campus-wide competition that seeks to promote filmmaking at Roanoke College and...

TRC Showcases Talent in Dark Comedy

Written by Emma Grosskopf Theatre RC is a powerhouse for dramatic talent here on campus, and their most recent performance, Exit, Pursued by a Bear...

Study Abroad Closet: Ten Tips to Make the Most of your...

Written by Jessica Shelburne Studying abroad is a popular educational alternative amongst college students. The exposure to an unfamiliar culture comes with a priceless experience...

The Ted Bundy Tapes: Romanticizing a Serial Killer

Written by Joseph Carrick The Ted Bundy Tapes is a documentary-style television series debuted exclusively on Netflix detailing the murders, interviews and trials of one...

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...

Throwback Artists Making A Comeback in 2019

Written by Jessica Shelburne In consideration of multiple artists that have already made a reappearance this year with singles, albums and hints of new music...

Five Actors Work Wonders in One of Shakespeare’s Greatest Tragedies

Written by Charissa Roberson On March 19, Roanoke College welcomed a quintet of British artists with Actors From The London Stage (AFTLS) for a magnificent...

Get Empowered with Captain Marvel

Written by Aeryn McMurtry Captain Marvel, released on March 8, 2019 in the United States is the 21st movie released as part of the Marvel...

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...

Refresh Your Spring Wardrobe

Written by Shamira James The age old saying goes: Spring has sprung! After a winter that seemed like it would never truly end, the flowers...

RC Films Impress at Basically Tarantino Grandin Screening

Written by Emma Grosskopf The CoLab in Roanoke was host to a reception for six RC filmmakers on Tuesday, April 2 for the Fourth Annual...

Preview: RC A Capella Carnivella

Written by Jessica Shelburne As spring begins to flourish, it is time again for the annual A Cappella Carnivella. Hosted this year by Habitat for...

Annual Olin Studio Art Exhibition Sure to Wow

Written by Jessica Shelburne The annual Studio Art Exhibition displayed by Olin and Smoyer galleries will be held this year from April 5 – May...

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...

Queer Eye Offers Popular Take on Reality Television

Written by Joseph Carrick The concept of a makeover is not entirely new to reality TV. America’s love of reality TV changes the lives of...

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...

“[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...

AFTER: One Direction Fanfiction Dream Come True

Written by Jessica Shelburne My first thought when I watched the trailer for the newly released film After, was that it is a teenage 50...