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Joy and community in “The Game’s Afoot”

The cast of “The Game’s Afoot,” Biola Theatre October 2024
Two lead actors in Biola Theatre’s 2024 mainstage production explore themes of darkness and joy
Patricia Yang, Editor-in-Chief October 29, 2024

On Thursday evening, Oct. 17, Mayers Auditorium grew lively with chatter as people began taking their seats, clutching red playbills in their hands. The stage before them was decorated with the theater performance’s set pieces, furniture and props harkening back to the early 1900s aesthetic. As the...

Murder, Mayhem and a Lot of Coffee

Part of the cast of “Murder? I Hardly Know Her!”, written and directed by Kuljian and Labata.
Zane Kalani Kuljian and Josh Labata take on the challenges of a murder-mystery feature film within Biola.
Alexis Marion, Staff Writer October 5, 2024

Making a feature film as a university student is not an easy task. From juggling college schedules to rallying donors to take a chance on your project, it's a journey that is not for the weak. Most film programs across the country focus on short film projects, generally ranging from five to 20 minutes...

Torrey theatre explores change and relationships in “Pygmalion”

The cast and directors of "Pygmalion" celebrate on the stage after the show.
Here's a Q&A with the directors of "Pygmalion" play.
Patricia Yang, Editor-in-Chief March 22, 2023

The scene on stage began on a rainy day as people huddled underneath a church overhang, waiting for the drizzle to stop. It was there that Dr. Henry Higgins, a world-renowned linguist, came across fellow linguist Colonel Pickering, and the both of them became fascinated by the cockney flower girl Eliza...

Jazz group “Orange Colored Pie” wins Punk ‘n’ Pie

Annual talent show features comedy routines, brass melodies and piano recitals.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor October 29, 2022

Metzger lawn filled with Biola students and families for the annual Punk ‘n’ Pie talent show, which featured a lineup of students with some unique gifts. Judges included 2021 alumnus and student admissions coordinator Billy Cadilla, screenwriting professor Jim Hope and professor of theology Dr....

“Honk For Jesus. Save Your Soul” Review

Sterling K. Brown stars in the recently released satirical comedy "Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul."
A surprisingly dark satire asks not what we should believe, but whom we should follow.
Brendan Peters, Staff Writer September 6, 2022

Very rarely do films touch on something that is real; instead, they often grasp at a caricature and hope an audience will latch on. The new film “Honk for Jesus” is, at first glance, a show that only scratches the surface of the complex relationship between scandal and religion but hidden beneath...

An essential Halloween watchlist

An essential Halloween watchlist
Here are the most essential horror films to watch this Halloween.
Chris Charpentier, Staff Writer October 28, 2021

With Halloween just around the corner, there are a plethora of horror films to get in the holiday mood. With so much to choose from, here is a curated list of the most essential horror films that present their own unique takes on this classic genre. “THE SHINING” Despite its initial negative reception...

“Flora & Ulysses” deals with self-discovery, cynicism and squirrels

“Flora & Ulysses” deals with self-discovery, cynicism and squirrels
This Disney+ book adaptation is an all-ages treat with a superhero-themed spin.
Lydia Snow, Freelancer February 23, 2021

Kate DiCamillo, two-time winner of the Newbery Medal for “distinguished contribution to American literature for children,” has a penchant for penning tales filled to the brim with wonder, emotion and imagination. Her 2013 novel “Flora & Ulysses” recently received a film adaptation for Disney+. The...

“The Snoopy Show” is pure cartoon joy

“The Snoopy Show” is pure cartoon joy
This Apple TV+ original goes places no “Peanuts” special has gone before, presenting beloved storylines with a brand-new twist.
Lydia Snow, Freelancer February 11, 2021

Released last week, “The Snoopy Show” is yet another near-perfect “Peanuts” reboot. Instead of trying to reinvent the wheel, the six-episode Apple TV+ miniseries simply expands a world that viewers already know and love.  Last year, Apple TV+ made a controversial decision to nab the broadcast...

Adele hosts Saturday Night Live with H.E.R.

Adele hosts Saturday Night Live with H.E.R.
Her first public appearance in a few years, Adele revisits the show that opened her career in 2008.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor October 29, 2020

It has been over two years since Adele made her last public appearance. The relatively small media coverage and lack of new material shrouded her in mystery—a mystery that was revealed when she hosted Saturday Night Live this week. OPENING MONOLOGUE   Though Adele has been on SNL before, this is...

“Dolittle” fails to entertain audiences

“Dolittle” fails to entertain audiences
Although it contains big names, “Dolittle” falls flat in both humor and story.
Lauren McBride, Senior Copy Editor January 21, 2020

Since its release, “Dolittle” has attracted a wide range of audiences, including animal lovers, Robert Downey Jr. lovers and lovers of the original 1998 film. However, these key elements were not enough to keep viewers engaged. The intention is clear, but the film falls flat in both comedic and narrative...

“Zombieland: Double Tap” shocks with comedy and gore

Zombieland: Double Tap” presents viewers with comedy and gore.
Comedy, guts and zombie-killing return in the sequel to the beloved original.
Adam Pigott, Staff Writer October 22, 2019

Blending adult comedy with an intriguing zombie apocalypse, “Zombieland: Double Tap” presents fans of the original film with a warm welcome. Tremendously paced and easy to follow, the film updates viewers on events that happened between the last film and current date. Similar to the series opener,...

Rich Kids Comedy offers comic relief

Psychology major Carissa Tereba, communications studies major Landon Hawley, and engineering physics major Josh Bernstein perform their comedy act in Mayers Auditorium on September 13, 2019.
Witty club members pack out Mayers Auditorium to entertain with improv.
Kayla Santos, Arts & Entertainment Editor September 19, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Sept. 19, 2019). From finalizing school schedules to setting up new dorm rooms, settling back into the routine of school can be exhausting. With the stress that can come in the first couple weeks of the semester, some Biolans may need nothing more than...