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“Isn’t It Romantic” is actually romantic

“Isn’t It Romantic” is actually romantic
Rebel Wilson’s latest film presents a hilarious, meta-way to view the genre of romcoms film as a romcom itself.
Nicholas Carreno, Freelance Writer February 21, 2019

Before you can love anyone, you have to be able to first love yourself––at least enough to take some truth from a romantic comedy. That is exactly what Rebel Wilson learns in her own PG-13 romantic comedy, “Isn’t It Romantic.” The film is most definitely in the top tier of romantic comedies...

The screening of “More Art Upstairs” starts art conversations

The screening of “More Art Upstairs” starts art conversations
Multimedia journalist Jody Hassett Sanchez invites Biolans to view her art-centered documentary.
Kayla Santos, Arts & Entertainment Editor February 20, 2019

Journalist-turned-filmmaker Jody Hassett Sanchez uses her background in journalism to tell engaging and inspiring documentary films. After the release of her 2010 documentary “Sold: Fighting the New Global Slave Trade,” Sanchez aimed to tell the stories of artists in her latest film, “More Art...

John Mark McMillan serenades campus

John Mark McMillan, composer of worship songs including "How He Loves," performs after Singspiration on Feb. 17.
With his heart on his sleeve, the “How He Loves” originator led Biolans into tender, emotional worship.
Pierce Singgih, Editor-in-Chief (Fall 2019) February 18, 2019

After the Feb. 17 edition of Singspiration, John Mark McMillan led a stripped-down, acoustic worship session with vocalist and wife Sarah McMillan and pianist Benjamin James Roberts in Chase Gymnasium. Current and prospective students alike entered John Mark McMillan’s vulnerable atmosphere during...

Check out the “More Art Upstairs” screening

Check out the “More Art Upstairs” screening
Jody Hassett Sanchez’ documentary “More Art Upstairs” will be screened this Tuesday in Calvary Chapel.
Carly Grider, Freelance Writer February 17, 2019

On Tuesday, Feb. 19, Biola’s art department will be screening the documentary “More Art Upstairs,” directed by Jody Hassett Sanchez, in Calvary Chapel from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. The film displays the story of four artists competing at ArtPrize, a competition that gives the public the chance to vote...

Chico serves up punk rock

Chico serves up punk rock
After its debut performance at the Eddy, a new band has made a name for itself among Biolans.
Kayla Santos, Arts & Entertainment Editor February 15, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Feb. 14, 2019). Composed of former Biola student Casey Cox, junior journalism major Lance Gibson, junior business marketing major Lukas Klause and senior marketing management major Tony Rangel, punk rock band Chico met a thunderous reception when performing...

“thank u, next” Review: Ariana Grande bares soul in latest album

The pop songstress channels grief in her fifth studio album.
Kayla Santos, Arts & Entertainment Editor February 14, 2019

Released almost six months after “Sweetener,” Ariana Grande’s latest studio album “thank u, next” honestly expresses her whirlwind of heartache. Although Billboard crowned her 2018 Woman of the Year, Grande confessed that it had been the “best year of [her] career and the worst of [her] life.”...

Find your story through “Stories We Tell Ourselves”

Find your story through “Stories We Tell Ourselves”
The current art exhibit calls viewers to find their own narratives through black and white photography.
Russell Spacy and Adam Pigott February 14, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Feb. 14, 2019). Everyone walks through life creating their own story one day at a time. “Stories We Tell Ourselves,” the exhibit showing in the Earl and Virginia Green Art Gallery until Feb. 28, explores this notion through the use of abstract photos...

“The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part” builds upon the first

“The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part” builds upon the first
Life lessons, big name actors and LEGOs blend together for an epic sequel.
Adam Pigott, Staff Writer February 12, 2019

Director Mike Mitchell follows the gargantuan success of “The LEGO Movie” with a sequel that hits all the right marks while holding its own semblance of uniqueness. It perfectly blends enjoyable comedy with meaningful messages and features an all-star cast that stands nothing short of exceptional....

The best of Ariana Grande playlist

Listen to these Ariana Grande essentials before diving into her new album.
Kayla Santos, Arts & Entertainment Editor February 9, 2019

On Friday, Feb. 8, Ariana Grande released her fifth studio album, “thank u, next.” Since the release of her debut album, “Yours Truly,” Grande has evolved into one of today’s most well-known pop artists. Before your first taste of Grande’s latest project, listen to these favorites from her...

Student artists get the crowd on their feet at the Eddy

a singer shouting into a microphone
Performers serenade fellow Biolans at the first Eddy of the semester.
Kayla Santos and Adam Pigott February 8, 2019

UPDATED: Feb. 9, 2019, 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7 marked Student Programing and Activities’ first Eddy of the semester,  entertaining Biolans with four student musical acts, chocolate chip pancakes, a donut wall and Starbucks hot beverages. The two-hour-long concert helped students destress after...

“Velvet Buzzsaw” carves up immense potential

“Velvet Buzzsaw” carves up immense potential
Director Dan Gilroy’s second feature film contains all elements of good horror, but fails to live up to Gilroy’s previously established pedigree.
Chris Baeza, Freelance Writer February 5, 2019

A masterful work of art is a true sight to behold. Each intentional stroke of a brush creates details that should move a person toward emotion or to ponderings of life. Well, the art in “Velvet Buzzsaw” does much more than that. The works of art in this film move the characters and draw them in with...

Get taken by our Liam Neeson watchlist

Get taken by our Liam Neeson watchlist
Check out this watchlist of some of Liam Neeson’s best movies in preparation of “Cold Pursuit.”
Adam Pigott, Staff Writer February 3, 2019

If there is anyone who paved the way for other actors in action/thriller movies, that person is Liam Neeson. He has starred in a number of movies in those genres, and he continues to do so to this day. His filmography includes the “Taken” movies, “Non-Stop,” “The A-Team,” “A Walk Among...