When previews for “This Is The End” began to appear, many thought that it would be the funniest movie ever. However, after seeing the film, I can say that there are a lot of funny moments, but if you don’t enjoy watching graphic, gory scenes, this movie might not be the one for you to… Continue reading Review: ‘This Is The End’ turns out amusing, yet graphic
Category: Arts & Entertainment
Martin Community Band gives town circus show
On June 13, continuing its summer series, the Martin Community Band gave downtown Martin a 20th century circus experience at Festival Park with the theme, “Circus Life.” This is the second of four concerts the band plans to give, the next two being “A Star-Spangled Celebration” and “Music from the Stage and Screen.” For this performance, UTM Director of… Continue reading Martin Community Band gives town circus show
Musgrave and The Do-Rite Daddys give downtown show
Daniel Musgrave and The Do-Rite Daddys held a concert in downtown Martin on Thursday, June 6 at 7 p.m. in conjunction with Martin Community Band’s summer concert series. The band performed the first of two summer concerts, which are to be held between Martin Community Band’s biweekly performances. The band is comprised of three young men, Daniel Musgrave, JakeFlippin and Kyle… Continue reading Musgrave and The Do-Rite Daddys give downtown show
Martin Community Band launches summer concert series
On Thursday, May 30, the newly-formed Martin Community Band performed its first concert in the UC Ballroom at 7 p.m., giving audience members a taste of the South with the theme, “Southern Hospitality.” Even though the ensemble, made up of both UTM students and faculty and community members, began this summer under the direction of UTM Director of Bands Dr. John Oelrich, the idea has been circling around… Continue reading Martin Community Band launches summer concert series
Review: ‘The Great Gatsby’ impresses
“The Great Gatsby” far exceeded my expectations. To be clear, I never read the book and no, I don’t know how I missed that in high school. The point is this: I can’t make any comparisons between the book and movie. The film follows Nick Caraway as he spends the summer of 1922 becoming entranced… Continue reading Review: ‘The Great Gatsby’ impresses
UTM professor publishes first book in new series
Haunted houses and TV shows aren’t the typical expectation when someone mentions Martin, Tenn., but in Merry Brown’s newest book, “Gold Manor Ghost House,” that is exactly what one gets. Brown’s newest book was published May 2 and is a young adult Paranormal Romance novel. Brown says her inspiration for this book was her love for… Continue reading UTM professor publishes first book in new series
Masquerade Theatre’s ‘The Odd Couple’ debuts May 31
Masquerade Theatre’s production of “The Odd Couple” opens May 31 at the Capitol Theatre in downtown Union City. “The Odd Couple” is a Comedy by Neil Simon that examines male friendships and all the unique ways that men deal with the challenges they find themselves faced with. Through hilarious physical comedy and male camaraderie among… Continue reading Masquerade Theatre’s ‘The Odd Couple’ debuts May 31
Review: ‘Star Trek Into Darkness’ stands its ground
“Star Trek Into Darkness” makes absolutely no apologies as it lights up the theater. For the Trekkies out there, the following sentence contains a rather important spoiler, which you may or may not have surmised from the advertisements. Yup, John Harrison is Khan. I apologize for bringing it up, but it would be extremely difficult… Continue reading Review: ‘Star Trek Into Darkness’ stands its ground
Review: ‘Iron Man 3’ does not disappoint
“Iron Man 3” rocketed into theaters this last weekend. In this film, Tony Stark faces off against The Mandarin, a terrorist who is bombing things and generally just wreaking terror, as the word “terrorist” implies. The actual identity of The Mandarin isn’t exactly who viewers might think he is, however. That’s all I’ll say, lest… Continue reading Review: ‘Iron Man 3’ does not disappoint
Spring Dance Ensemble recital gives audience variety
On the night of the Spring Dance Ensemble performance, the stands steadily filled up right until the moment that the lights went down and the show started. Christina Aguilera’s “Show Me How You Burlesque” began the show and many other popular songs were featured in the show, with music ranging from show tunes to moving… Continue reading Spring Dance Ensemble recital gives audience variety