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Double Exposure: “How the West was Won” (1962)

Double Exposure: “How the West was Won” (1962)

Nova Clark April 17, 2020

The 20th century is notorious for its remarkable output of western films. But what distinguishes “How the West was Won” from the rest is its dramatically comprehensive chronicling of 1800s America. The...

Review: “Black Leopard, Red Wolf”

Zoe Plattner March 6, 2020

Imagine if Game of Thrones was set in mythical, tribal Africa but every character was pansexual and had magical powers. Toss in a heavy dose of psychedelics and dial up the level of graphic sex and violence...

Arts and Entertainment Calendar — March 6, 2018

Zoe Plattner March 6, 2020

The Threepenny Opera 7:30 p.m., Feb. 28-29, March 6-7; Campus Theater 3 p.m., March 1, 8 Set in the dark underbelly of 1800s London, “The Threepenny Opera” follows the story of Macheath (Mack the Knife)...

A Musical for the Masses

Zoe Plattner February 21, 2020

Premiering in 1928, Bertolt Brecht’s “The Threepenny Opera” brought a tale of crime and corruption to theatergoers. The German “play with music” focuses on the relationships between and how...

Double Exposure: Network (1976)

Double Exposure: ‘Network’ (1976)

Nova Clark February 21, 2020

Half-drama, half-satire, “Network” is the perfect response to a television-saturated society. Penned by Paddy Chayefsky and directed by Sidney Lumet, it is the ultimate comment on mass media —...

Arts and Entertainment Calendar — Feb. 21, 2020

Zoe Plattner February 21, 2020

The Threepenny Opera 7:30 p.m., Feb. 28-29, March 6-7, 3 p.m., March 1, 8; SCC Theater Set in the dark underbelly of 1800’s London, The Threepenny Opera follows the story of Macheath (Mack the...

Valentine’s Day for the Disaffected

Zoe Plattner February 9, 2020

Chocolate, wine and roses are nice, but it’s 2020 and a new decade calls for a new tradition. For those sick and tired of heart-shaped candies and raspberry flavors, here are some wacky ways to show...

Double Exposure: ‘Mannix’ (1967-1975)

Double Exposure: ‘Mannix’ (1967-1975)

Nova Clark February 9, 2020

The late 60s was not only a great time for film, but for television, too. When "Mannix” hit the airwaves, it was the perfect storm of action-packed fight sequences and crime- solving. Mike Connors...

The Winning Front

The Winning Front

Zoe Plattner January 24, 2020
Director Sam Mendes takes audiences into the trenches in his new wartime masterpiece “1917.”
The Witcher is Here to Stay

‘The Witcher’ is Here to Stay

Juan Páez January 24, 2020

Destiny is inevitable. Or so seems to be the case for Geralt of Rivia (Henry Cavill), lead character in the new Netflix series “The Witcher.” Geralt is a Witcher, a professional monster hunter who...

Double Exposure: Wait Until Dark (1967)

Double Exposure: “Wait Until Dark” (1967)

Nova Clark January 24, 2020

Think of Audrey Hepburn, and images of 1950s glamour and “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” may come to mind. But in 1967, she was dropped into an unexpected world of hurt as Susy Hendrix in Terence Young’s...

Arts and Entertainment Calendar — Jan. 24, 2019

Zoe Plattner January 24, 2020

Current Art Exhibit: Alan Lau Jan. 13-March 13; SCC Art Gallery (VCT Building) Short Story Club Reading: “Rites” by Venita Blackburn 5-6 p.m., Jan. 28; Room 4202 (SCC Library) It’s the first meeting...

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