Moana, the newest film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios, hit the big screen this past fall, and introduced the newest member of the Disney “princess” line. Although Moana is not a princess, she has still been categorized as such. I don’t think it would be a surprise if next Halloween we saw little girls wanting to dress up as as her. The film tells … Continue reading Set sail with Disney’s Moana
Life can offer countless opportunities for everyone to pursue their passions. Occasionally, it even offers signs to point people in the right direction. For Senior music major Henry Elling, all of his signs pointed towards Gustavus Adolphus College. Music has been fundamental in shaping both Henry and his family into what they are today. He grew up in Colombus, Wisconsin listening to his father play … Continue reading Gustie of the Week – Henry Elling
This weekend, the Gustavus Department of Theatre and Dance, will be presenting Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Tickets for the show went on sale Tuesday, February 7 at 8:30 a.m., and were sold out within 45 minutes. It was evident that Gustavus students and staff, as well as the families and friends of the cast and crew, were eager to get their … Continue reading The Theatre and Dance Department presents Sweeny Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
This Saturday, February 18 from 7:30-9 p.m., students and faculty will have the opportunity to listen to the guest recital of professional organist James Hicks. Hicks is a well-known and respected performer and holds degrees in music from John Hopkins University, Yale University, and the University of Cincinnati. He was the Director of Music at the Prebyterian Church in Morristown, NJ for 26 years and … Continue reading Organist James Hicks offers a Scandinavian Twist
From the director that brought us Sinister, Scott Derrickson adds to the Marvel movie mania with Doctor Strange. Rated 90% on Rotten Tomatoes, Walt Disney Pictures doesn’t disappoint Marvel fanatics. As the site puts it, “Doctor Strange artfully balances its outré source material against the blockbuster constraints of the MCU, delivering a thoroughly entertaining superhero origin story in the bargain.” Thoroughly entertaining is an understatement. … Continue reading Marvel Movies are getting Stranger
As the great philosopher René Descartes once said: “I think, therefore I must be right.” Directed by Kelly Fremon Craig, The Edge of Seventeen is the story of a self-righteous teenage girl named Nadine, played by Hailee Steinfeld. Nadine must face reality now that she’s seventeen, her father’s death having come four years prior, the loathsome relationship Nadine has with her mother, and the newly … Continue reading Craig film offers comedic coming-of-age
Here at Gustavus, fall semester is drawing to a close. Tensions are running high, just as morale threatens to dip low as final projects and exams loom on the approaching horizon. This makes it the perfect time of year to take a break from classwork and experience one of the many performances put on by the Theatre and Dance departments. Shared Space, the dance production, … Continue reading Weekend offers array of theatrical performances
The past month has been extremely busy for the hundreds of Gustavus musicians preparing for Christmas in Christ Chapel. For all of the music lovers out there, don’t worry, there’s good news. Even though CinCC has come to a close, there are still other great concerts coming up this weekend. On Dec. 10, the music department will be hosting Brassworks! and a Woodwind Chamber Ensembles … Continue reading Gustavus Musicians end 2016 on a high note
The Magnificent Seven, directed by Antoine Fuqua, is a retelling of the American classic of the same title and it’s Japanese original, Seven Samurai. The plot follows Denzel Washington’s character, Chisolm, as he defends a small village from invaders. It’s up to Chisolm and an assembled gang of misfits to save the village; the seven of them against an army of thieves. It’s telling that … Continue reading The Not-So Magnificent Seven
