2019 saw a ton of great new music. We had some stunning debuts, welcomed returns, and ambitious side projects.
Entertainment
Coldplay’s Cause: Can Touring Become Eco-Friendly?
A couple of weeks ago, Coldplay announced that they will not be touring their most recent album, Everyday Life, because touring is not considered eco-friendly.
Beyond Subtitles: What Makes a Foreign Film?
Hate reading subtitles in movies? Well, the Academy wants more.
Where Do We Begin? The Top 10 Films of the Decade
In the 80-something articles I’ve written for The Outlook over the course of three years, not one article has given me quite a headache like this one. It’s hard to say what the best ones are.
Songwriters and Singin’ On a Winter’s Night
Being a professional singer is a gift on its own, yet being able to write songs is even more impressive. On a Winter’s Night featured five singer-songwriters, each having solo careers as well as their collaborations with each other that have occurred for over a decade last Saturday, Nov. 16 at Pollak Theatre.
The Prado Museum On Screen at Monmouth
The Prado Museum: A Collection of Wonders, narrated by Jeremy Irons, was screened last Monday, Nov. 18 at Pollak Theatre. The film explored the paintings and other art pieces from the world famous Prado Museum. The artwork, paintings, sculptures and others tell the story of Spain throughout history. Some of the most notable pieces of […]
Company Steals the Show At Woods Theatre
With immense style and musicality, Stephen Sondheim And George Furth’s Company visits Woods Theatre this season on Nov. 20-24, 2019, with past dates of Nov. 15-17.
Elton John Says Farewell to Philly
Last ‘Saturday Night’ was ‘Alright for Fighting’ because Elton John brought his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour to Philadelphia on Nov. 9. This was the second time John brought his farewell tour to Philadelphia (he had two consecutive sold out shows on Sept. 11 and 12, 2018) and it attracted back-to-back sellout crowds.
Last Christmas Lacks Any Heart
Last Friday I gave cinema my money and the very next two hours, they gave it away. This weekend, to save you from tears, I’ll give you a review on Last Christmas, because you’re someone special.
Hollywood Holograms: Is It Right to Bring Back Talent?
Halloween is over, but there’s still something haunting me. We have lost incredible talents like singer/songwriters, actors, and musicians who we admire and would do anything to see them just one last time. But show business won’t let the dead die.