I had high hopes. Let’s be honest, The Dark Knight was a huge success, some say even better than the first of Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy, Batman Begins. So, naturally, I was expecting something equal to or greater than Heath Ledger’s performance as the Joker. A lot of people said it couldn’t be done, that it wouldn’t be done. I didn’t know what to think. … Continue reading The Dark Knight Rises to the climax of Nolan’s trilogy
Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a celebration held every year on Nov. 1. It is a day that honors the souls of deceased loved ones who, some cultures believe, are welcomed back for the night. The tradition originated in Mexico and is also celebrated in parts of the United States and Central America. In parts of rural Mexico, people spend … Continue reading Dia de los Muertos Celebrates in Chapel
…artist and viewer revealed through film An artist’s goal is to try to capture a moment in the busy world in order to share an emotion with the audience. Professor in Art and Art History Kris Lowe has spent the last one and a half years creating the documentary, Painting the Place Between, and features four artists: Betsey Byers, Jil Evans, Andrew Wykes and Holly … Continue reading Painting the Place Between…
…and leaves them pondering The theatre production of Behold the Coach, in a Blazer, Uninsured (and other good intentions) premiered last Thursday night, Oct. 25, 2012. The piece, directed by Assistant Professor in Theatre and Dance and LALACS Henry MacCarthy, left audiences with mixed reactions of puzzlement, intrigue, and thought-provoking contemplations. Presented in a series of five short plays written by Will Eno and originally … Continue reading Behold the Coach dazzles audience…
…The history of queers on the small-screen Situational comedies have long been an important reflection of pop culture, and representations of minority groups in these shows can often serve as a mirror image of how we view these groups in real life. In the mid-1970s the first openly-gay, recurring characters began to emerge in the television scene. Perhaps the most memorable portrayal was John Ritter … Continue reading LGBT on TV…
Historically speaking, Hip-Hop has never been the musical genre in which LGBT persons have been fully accepted. This could be said for most musical genres; however, as the years progress the musical scene of Hip-Hop has been implementing a gradual shift in how LGBT persons are portrayed, mirroring a change within our larger society. More rappers and singers are openly expressing their support for the … Continue reading Repping LGBT rights in hip-hop
…not bad, not bad I have to say, I’m impressed. I guess any movie that gets a sequel, turns into a trilogy, then spits out another addition (five years later and with an entirely new cast), would start me with some pretty low hopes. But The Bourne Legacy starts with attractive and not over-the-top action and instantly has layers that add fairly impressive mystery to the … Continue reading Another Bourne movie…
If you were wondering what a film would be like if directed/produced/written by “Family Guy” creator Seth MacFarlane, it would turn quickly into Ted. Starring Mark Wahlberg and Seth MacFarlane himself and co-starring Mila Kunis, this movie finesses its way into your funny bone and pricks around until you laugh. The film tells of one John Bennett (Wahlberg), at first as a child, who has … Continue reading I didn’t know bears could swear so much
…the hunt for five medallions will end with winners In preparation for Homecoming, the Gustavus Campus Activities Board has been busy putting together events, including the annual hunt for the medallion. During Homecoming week, each day the medallion is placed in a hidden area somewhere on the Gustavus campus. A clue is given out daily as to where the medallion may be hidden next. These … Continue reading Let the games begin…
Dave Barnes will perform for this year’s Homecoming concert put on by Campus Activities Board As part of this year’s Homecoming celebration, singer/songwriter Dave Barnes will be performing at Gustavus on Saturday, Oct. 13, at 8:00 p.m. in Alumni Hall. Many people may be unfamiliar with Barnes. Indeed this was the case when talking with Senior Nicole Zibolski. “I don’t know who that is,” Zibolski … Continue reading Homecoming concert—“enjoy the moment”
