BOP Fine Arts Committee Provides Relaxing Night for PC Students by: Anne DeLello ’20 A&E Staff On Friday, September 28, the Board of Programmers’ Fine Arts Committee put on its first event of the year: Paint Night. Mermaid Masterpieces, a business based in Newport, Rhode Island that throws paint parties for groups of all sizes, […]
by: Peter Keough ’20 A&E Staff Vinyl records are outperforming CDs in the physical music industry. In a world dominated by streaming giants like Apple Music and Spotify, it is difficult to envision physical copies of music holding a seat at the table. However, in the realm of physical music, an interesting revolution is taking […]
by: Patrick Fuller ’21 A&E Co-Editor Sketch comedy takes the spotlight in popular television programs like Saturday Night Live, Portlandia, and Key & Peele. However, Providence College has its own sketch comedy group tailored to the controversies and daily realities of the student body. On Sept. 26, Six Gents, a motley crew of seven […]
by: William Burleigh ’19 A&E Staff The film industry experienced a melancholy and nostalgic moment last week, as what is possibly Robert Redford’s final acting performance, in The Old Man & the Gun, reached screens on Sept. 28. Redford, who has been discussing the idea of retiring his acting career since 2016, announced his intent […]
by: Sara Conway ’21 A&E Staff Some stories start with, “Once upon a time,” others reveal the mysteries of the gods and their relationships with the human world. However, all stories tell something about their culture and their people. This is no less true for the young adult anthology, A Thousand Beginnings & Endings, edited […]
A Musical Reflection on Life and Creativity by: Brigid Walshe ’19 A&E Staff The English indie/alternative rock band Mumford and Sons is back with new music, and fans all over the world are already begging for more. On Sept. 19, the band announced that they would release a new single, “Guiding Light,” the next day, […]
by: Julia Vaccarella ’20 A&E Staff Jack Whitehall is among many stand-up comedians and actors who have had features on Netflix. The actor was featured on the Channel 4 show Fresh Meat and the streaming platform released his own special At Large last year. However, Whitehall has gained popularity in the past year for the […]
Joaquin Phoenix Brings New Perspective to DC’s Popular Villain by: Madeline Weaver-Nolting ’19 A&E Staff One of the darkest villains of all time is about to get his own movie. Actor Joaquin Phoenix is set to star in the Warner Bros. newest film, Joker. With big shoes to fill, including Jack Nicolson and the late […]
by: Dr. René Alexander Orquiza Assistant Professor of History Life is too short to read everything. It may even be too short to major in American Studies, History, or English. This column, brought to you by professors in American Studies, History, and English, highlights the books you simply cannot let pass, whatever your major. Start […]
by: Anne DeLello ’20 A&E Staff At the 2018 Emmy Awards, some unexpected twists made for both excited and disappointed actors, actresses, and fans. However, there was one overarching victory that represents something more important than individual winners and losers. For the first time in the history of the Creative Arts Emmys, four African American […]