This story was originally published in print on Nov. 15, 2018. From the lighting of the stage to the ruffles of a character’s skirt to the songs played during a dance number, audiences hardly notice the nitty-gritty details of a theater production. Before the finished product of any production, many...

Stan Lee, founding member and face of Marvel Comics, passed away Monday morning at the age of 95. Lee began his career in 1939 as a writer, editor and occasional artist, at the then-named Timely Comics. At the time, comic books were an industry dominated by DC Comics, which had the likes of Batman, Superman...

With just days to go before the release of their latest album, titled “Delta,” which releases on Nov. 16, it is only appropriate to look back at the short yet impressive discography of popular folk band Mumford and Sons. Along with the likes of The Avett Brothers, the Lumineers and Of Monsters...

Three new movies are getting released this weekend, all of which offer some promise of entertainment. As you look to plan the rest of your weekend, be sure to consider heading to the theater to check out “The Grinch,” “Overlord” or “The Girl in the Spider’s Web.” “THE GRINCH” This...

“The Boys Next Door” opens this Friday, Nov. 9, presenting a stellar comedic production with serious and important undertones. This production details the lives of four men with different intellectual challenges and their caretaker Jack. It highlights the different challenges these characters go...

Amid its mixed reviews, including some harsh ones, “Bohemian Rhapsody” still soared through its opening weekend, earning $141 million worldwide. The film narrates the story of rock band Queen’s formation and worldwide success, all while depicting the alluring persona of frontman Freddie Mercury,...

This story was originally published in print on Nov. 1, 2018. It was 2 a.m. when Grace Kadiman and her roomate Abigail Limuria lay in bed, rejecting sleep and scrolling through social media searching for prominent accomplishments of women. As they searched, they found strong, brilliant and determined...

We have officially entered the awkward in-between period that exists after “spooky season” and before Christmastime, leaving this question in mind: What am I supposed to do now? Fortunately, music lovers can look forward to the abundance of concerts taking place this month. If you are struggling...

On Wednesday, Oct. 31, the Biola Conservatory of Music presented its Spooktacular Music at Noon Concert in Crowell Hall. Organ studio artist Jung-A Lee, associate professor of voice and opera Richard Zeller, alumnus Hector Gonzalez and the Vocal Jazz ensemble performed eerie, hair-raising pieces for...

This story was originally published in print on Nov. 1, 2018. With midterm season finally coming to an end, Biolans may seek refreshment in order to get some rest amid the busy semester. Luckily, starting on Thursday, Nov. 1, Torrey Theatre’s production of Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being...

“GET OUT” This Oscar-winning film is extraordinary and very relevant to modern audiences. Jordan Peele’s horror-comedy focuses on a black man, portrayed by Daniel Kaluuya, facing unthinkable circumstances when he meets his girlfriend’s “progressive” white parents. Peele uses racial tension...

Jonah Hill started developing “Mid90s” four years ago, and all the time and effort has definitely paid off. Hill has solidified himself as a hilarious force in the film industry with his roles in modern comedies such as “Superbad,” “21 Jump Street” and “Wolf of Wall Street.” However,...