Do you like movies? Are you a fan of music? If you said “yes” to either of those questions, be sure to check out the Independent Film & Music week brought to you by the Flatland Film Festival. The Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts hosts the Flatland Film Festival as an event to […]
"Rent" – Review
October 10, 2013 by
I laughed, I cried, and if someone asked me to see it again I probably would. I came from a musical background in high school. I was in musical theatre for four years and, needless to say, those were some of the best years of my life. There’s something liberating about being on stage and […]
Get Ready For "Rent"
October 2, 2013 by
The pop culture phenomenon is back with lyrics by Jonathan Larson and directed by Linda Donahue. “Rent” is loosely based on Puccini’s La Boheme and follows a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and thrive in New York’s Lower East Side among the HIV/AIDS crisis. Music direction is by Debbie […]
Vicarious Playboys Makes "Raw" Debut
September 23, 2013 by
According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, the term “raw” is defined as being in a natural state. If you ask director Nicholas Irion about his new play, “Vicarious Playboys,” you’ll find out that the entire production is based on the influence of said definition. “It’s called raw theater,” he said. “There are no designers, per say. […]
Movie Review: Pacific Rim
September 12, 2013 by
There are movies that are an absolute joy to behold, those that I love singing high praises and recommending to others as much as I can. I would be lying if I said I didn’t enjoy tearing apart those truly horrible pieces of cinematic trash as well. But then there are those anomalies that lie […]
My Favorite MTV VMA Moments
August 30, 2013 by
On Sunday the MTV Video Music Awards did what they tend to do best: showcase artists that make us blow up our twitter feeds and think, ‘What the $%*(@!?” At least, that’s what went through my mind the entire air time. I will admit the VMAs had some fabulous, gossip worthy moments. That being said, […]
RROAPS: Execution
April 9, 2013 by
Here’s the next play performed at Raider Red’s One Act Play Spectacular, “Execution.” Written by David Hartley, directed by Cody Lindley, and stage managed by Paula Fritz. The very different career trajectories of three men – a college basketball coach and two of his charges-turned-NBA-stars – are charted in this media-savvy piece about deception, ambition, […]
Global Lens Preview: Cairo 678
March 5, 2013 by
Do you like to think of yourself as “cultured?” Time to put your money where your mouth is.
TV Execs, Beaches, And Elevator Pitches: My Internship In Miami
February 24, 2013 by
I recently returned home from the internship experience of a lifetime. I’m still trying to process the opportunity I was given. If you are planning on entering the entertainment industry in absolutely any way, then you need to know about NATPE.
Skyfall: James Bond Returns
November 27, 2012 by
While traditional James Bond films use fancy gadgets, beautiful women, and over the top action to bring entertainment to viewers, “Skyfall” sets itself apart by relying on story, character development, and performance to engage the audience. Not to say that this movie doesn’t have these other qualities that has come to define James Bond.
