Rarely does a film and its director present on an issue faced by young women worldwide, right here on campus. Punches ‘N’ Ponytails, directed by Pankaj Rishi Kumar, presents the image of two female boxers in India trying to achieve their goals in a sport that is generally considered masculine. Shot over the duration of two and half years, Kumar followed teenagers Kirli and Jama … Continue reading A fight to the top-the rise of the female boxer
Marvel Studios has had spectacular success critically, and financially, with their cinematic universe, but they couldn’t keep up with Iron Man and Captain America forever. It was time for a change. That change was Guardians of the Galaxy, released in August. The Guardians have been around for decades, but have received little to no attention. Since people like space adventures and superhero team ups, it … Continue reading Marvel takes a chance with Guardians of the Galaxy
Dr. Chérif Këita, Professor of French and Francophone Literatures and Cultures at Carleton College in Northfield, MN, has made a trilogy of documentaries on the connection between John Dube and William and Ida Belle Wilcox. Remembering Nokutela is the third installment of the trilogy and will be screened on campus at Gustavus Adolphus College on Wednesday, Oct. 29, in room 127 Confer Hall at 7 … Continue reading Remembering Nokutela to be screened at G.A.C.
Providing a firsthand look at the gay community and the AIDs epidemic in the 1980s, Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes has become one of the most renowned plays of the 20th century. The play is composed of two parts that are separately presentable. It received the Pulitzer Prize Award and a Tony for each part for Best Play in 1993 and … Continue reading Angels in America: A powerful play approaches
With the upcoming Family Weekend, students with family members visiting have plenty of activities around campus to attend. One event that should be on everyone’s radar is the A la Carte Jazz Brunch on Sunday, Oct. 12 from 11-12:30 p.m. in the Evelyn Young Dining Room. The event will feature live music from the Adolphus Jazz Ensemble and the Gustavus Jazz Lab Band. Director of … Continue reading The A la Carte Jazz Brunch for the whole family
The Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis has been home to countless plays and musicals, and another has been added to the list. Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage hit the stage Tuesday, Oct. 7 and will be showing through Sunday, Oct. 19. The Gustavus Campus Activities Board took students to the show on Thursday, Oct. 9. Most have heard of the cult classic movie … Continue reading Dirty Dancing Film Turned Musical
Million Dollar Arm was not exactly the most talked about summer movie before or after its release, since it was competing with The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Godzilla, and Neighbors. It was, however, one of those movies that provided an option for the parents or older folks to watch while they dropped of their kids to see the previously mentioned movies. Sports movies have a hard … Continue reading Million Dollar Arm Strikes Out
This weekend will be an analysis of one of the new highly viewed shows on television, Gotham. This review will focus on the pilot episode, which can be one of the most important episodes in any TV series as the first impression is key in hooking an audience. This year marks the 75th anniversary of one of the most popular and well-received fictional characters of … Continue reading Gotham needs a hero, looks to Commissioner Gordon
Inspired by the Avant-garde revolution of Paris in the early 1900’s, where the glamour of the Spanish dance ignited, the Echoes of Spain coming to Gustavus is a culturally significant performance that Gustavus students should not miss. Taking place in Alumni Hall on Oct. 12 at 7:00 p.m. the Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre will perform selections from traditional flamenco repertoire. Flamenco, the folk art of … Continue reading Echoes of Spain—a cultural spectacular
The beauty of Chinese contemporary art has arrived at Gustavus. The Hillstrom Museum of Art is now home to the exhibit Pull Left-Not Always Right: Emerging Contemporary Artists in China until Nov. 9. The exhibit features 15 different artists from China and presents such works as “Skin Weave No. 4,” “There Are Stones Below,” “Automatic Arms,” and “Breath–A Group of Waste Bricks.” Funded largely by … Continue reading Hillstrom Museum hosts national tour exhibit
