Category: Arts & Entertainment

Timberlake’s ‘The 20/20 Experience’ reinvents R&B

Don’t call it a comeback; call it a takeover, because that’s exactly what singer Justin Timberlake did with his newest album “The 20/20 Experience.” Released March 15, 2013, Timberlake comes back with a mission to reinvent R&B music like no other. With the help of friend and business partner Timberland, Timberlake gives audiences a new,… Continue reading Timberlake’s ‘The 20/20 Experience’ reinvents R&B

Review: Perry succeeds with award-winning ‘Temptation’

Critics are raving that multi-talented writer, producer, director and actor Tyler Perry has created himself another award-winning movie with his latest big screen creation “Temptation.” This movie is filled with everything the name promises and the Hollywood stars to bring it to life. “Temptation” hit theaters around the country on March 29, 2013 and by… Continue reading Review: Perry succeeds with award-winning ‘Temptation’

Review: ‘See How They Run’ best Vanguard production

“See How They Run” opened to an excited audience. The entire plot line takes place in England following WWII at a vicarage where the characters lose their minds. The audience meets the know-it-all maid Ida, played by Stephanie Klink. She tries on many occasions to let her employers, the Toops, know all of the shenanigans… Continue reading Review: ‘See How They Run’ best Vanguard production

Masquerade Theatre brings hills alive with ‘Sound of Music’

Capitol Theatre in downtown Union City 6 p.m. Thursday, March 14 for a special Sing-A-Long Performance of Masquerade Theatre’s production of “The Sound of Music.” “The Sound of Music” is a play that tells the story of the famous singing von Trapp family from the memoir of Maria von Trapp. Retired naval officer, Captain George… Continue reading Masquerade Theatre brings hills alive with ‘Sound of Music’

Curtain opens on ‘See How They Run’ March 21

Vanguard Theatre’s production of “See How They Run” opens March 21 in the Student Life and Leadership Center on the UTM campus. “See How They Run” is a classic British farce in which its extremely exaggerated characters are placed in highly improbable situations bringing about the most hilariously comedic effect possible. This play takes place… Continue reading Curtain opens on ‘See How They Run’ March 21

Kerry Durso: Senior percussionist gives multi-faceted show

On Sunday, Feb. 14, Senior Music Education major Kerry Durso presented her Senior Percussion Recital, portraying several different percussive elements to the audience. The show began at 3 p.m. in UC 112 and featured marimba, timpani, frame drum, vibraphone and more, showcasing pieces by Greg Danner, Erik Satie, Brad Dutz, Phil Winsor, Jason Baker, Michael Aukofer… Continue reading Kerry Durso: Senior percussionist gives multi-faceted show

‘Escape from Planet Earth’ lacks clever storyline

“Escape from Planet Earth” is the first theatrical release from computer animation company Rainmaker Entertainment, the Canadian studio behind the direct-to-video “Barbie” fairy tale series. It’s also the third full-length 3D cartoon distributed by the Weinstein Company banner, after the “Hoodwinked!” movies. Development has been ongoing since 2007, culminating with the film opening in the middle of February to… Continue reading ‘Escape from Planet Earth’ lacks clever storyline

Review: ‘Silver Linings Playbook’ inspires audience

Based on the novel by Matthew Quick, “Silver Linings Playbook” shows the story of a man with bipolar disorder, Pat Solitano, Jr. (Bradley Cooper), losing his job and wife and finding a silver lining through it all in family, friends and a dance. The story begins with Pat leaving a mental institute to return to… Continue reading Review: ‘Silver Linings Playbook’ inspires audience