It’s Nov. 22, 1963 and President John F. Kennedy has arrived in town. There’s an exciting buzz around Dallas, Texas for the President’s arrival because he embodies everything about America: hope, energy, excitement, and strength.
Entertainment
Wonderstruck: A Wonderful Silent Film
Eighty-two years ago, silence was golden for the film industry. Actors like Charlie Chaplin could make audiences laugh until they cried, while actresses like Mary Pickford stole the hearts of America. Silent films could move an audience without uttering a word because a great deal of effort went into storytelling and performances.
Ghost Quartet: A Spooky Delight
Ghost Quartet is a delightfully bizarre gem of a show, small and intimate, performed by just four cast members in a black-box theatre seating just 63 audience members.
Jigsaw Isn’t a Puzzle Worth Solving
Two months prior to the release of Jigsaw, I set an impossible goal to watch all seven installments of the Saw franchise series. I went out and bought used copies of each film for $1 a piece.
Sweeney Todd Serves Satisfaction
Barrow Street Theater’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street has been running in downtown Manhattan since February 2017, selling out at almost every performance. Before that, it enjoyed a similarly stellar run in London.
There’s a Lot to Love in Loving Vincent
Loving Vincent is an Oscar-winning film that is produced by two studies:
“Breakthrough Films” and “Trademark films.”
Netflix’s Big Mouth Has Room for the Crude and the Heart-Felt
Netflix’s new animated adult comedy from comedian Nick Kroll is not for the faint of heart.
American Vandal Is Totally Binge-Worthy
Every month Netflix releases so many Original Series that it’s hard to keep track. Some of them, including House of Cards, Stranger Things, and Making a Murder, gained traction and are now fan favorites and Emmy nominated television shows.
There’s Magic In The Florida Project
Starring Willem Dafoe, Bria Vinaite, and Brooklynn Prince
Greetings from Beautiful Columbus
The first time I came to Monmouth University, I was in awe of Wilson Hall. Its marble floors, stained glass ceiling, and grand staircase were striking. The enchantment of this building continued into my freshman year, when I had a political science class on the third floor. The gorgeous painted walls and picturesque views outside the window were breathtaking (and no, not from climbing up those stairs). Now as the years go on, I and many other students overlook the beauty of Wilson Hall. However, a film like Columbus brings architecture to the forefront, while reminding viewers of the grandeur they may take for granted.