Hollywood gets Dr. Seuss right
March 31, 2008
A wary moviegoer will note that Hollywood’s previous two attempts at making a feature film out of Dr. Seuss’ books have been, by most accounts, cinematic nightmares.
'Idols' sound off
March 31, 2008
After last Tuesday night’s sound glitches, sassy commentary and utterances of “bitch” and “boobs,” the Loma Idol contestants has been narrowed from 14 to nine.
February Flair brings flair to OB
February 25, 2008
Senior Danica Sandberg crouches on the floor in a sea of papers, slicing wallet-sized advertisements as chaos reigns around her.
Opera captures modern fan
February 25, 2008
I went to the opera Friday night. I’ve always wanted to say that.
Buckle up for The Family Wagon
February 25, 2008
Melodic riffs, soulful vocals and a driving backbone of a beat is the sound of The Family Wagon, PLNU’s emerging musical talent.
Three Cups of Tea fills Brown
February 25, 2008
More than 1,800 community members flooded the campus last Monday night to hear author Greg Mortenson speak about the book Three Cups of Tea, which he co-wrote with acclaimed journalist David Oliver Relin.
Will the Academy redeem itself?
February 11, 2008
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences gathers each spring to award Oscars for excellence in film.
No laughing matter
September 10, 2007
There are not too many people out there who will openly admit that they don’t like Owen Wilson. Seriously, what’s not to like?
3:10 to Yuma review
September 10, 2007
The Western has experienced a dry spell in recent decades, with the exception of a handful of films, most notably Clint Eastwood’s critically and commercially successful Unforgiven in ’92.
Cloverfield a monstrous thriller
January 22, 2008
Let’s get a couple things straight. Cloverfield is not the next Godzilla movie. It’s also not a spin-off of producer J.J. Abrams’s hit TV show, Lost.
Students find Jesus Camp 'Fischy'
January 22, 2008
Nervous laughter and whispers of shock broke the silence of Crill Performance Hall as PLNU students, faculty, staff and community members watched 2006 documentary Jesus Camp during last Thursday night’s Film Forum.
Writer's Symposium Preview
January 22, 2008
Simple and powerful, Anchee Min’s biographical novel 'Becoming Madame Mao' delves into the development of dictator Mao Zedong’s most prominent female companion.
Dive-in to The Pearl
February 11, 2008
The antics of character Jeff Spicoli in Fast Times at Ridgemont High echo off the walls of the vintage Pearl Hotel in Point Loma
Switching up the symposium
February 11, 2008
Jon Foreman slipped into Crill Performance Hall on Wednesday night without the lights, the smoke, the screaming crowd and his four silhouetted comrades ready to rock.
French poets rendez-vous
February 4, 2008
Last Friday night, the downtown St. Tropez Bakery & Bistro could have been mistaken for a small café in France.
Donnie Darko explores the beauty of ambiguity
February 4, 2008
I almost forgot to sign the waiver. I was halfway through my first lemon-frosted sugar cookie when Guerilla Film Society officer Kaley Hearnsberger ushered me to the front of the classroom to sign
The Maids: a killer play, sweeping success
February 4, 2008
Salomon Theatre began its 2008-2009 season on a dark note last week with The Maids, a play by Jean Genet that blurs the lines between fantasy and reality.
Writing for their lives
January 28, 2008
A Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and world-renowned writers will impart bits of wisdom to the PLNU community for the 13th annual Writer’s Symposium by the Sea next week.
Untraceable may prove to be unwatchable for some
January 28, 2008
With a twisted villain and gruesome murders, the movie Untraceable paints humanity’s dark side on the silver screen in one of the more thought provoking suspense movies.
Ledger death reveals celebrity obsession
January 28, 2008
When well-known celebrities die young, their names become legends.
Spring fashion blooms on Caf Lane
January 14, 2008
It has been my long-standing opinion that Caf Lane is one of most-tread runways in the world of ready-to-wear fashion.
AVP preys on gullible audiences
January 14, 2008
The premise of Alien vs. Predator: Requiem makes for the kind of film that attracts patrons seeking a theater-based refuge of blood and violence.
Writing Off The Globes
January 14, 2008
It’s two months into the Writer’s Guild of America’s strike against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers and things are finally looking hopeful for out-of-work writers.
Crowds drink up Cider Celebration
December 3, 2007
It seemed that everyone, real or imagined, was on hand for the sixth annual Cider Celebration—whether it was Santa Claus and his elves, members of the PLNU community, gingerbread men or the Grinch who stole Christmas.
How to deck the halls in SD
December 3, 2007
The best picks for having a merry time in San Diego during Christmastime.
Christmas gets an Ocean Beach spin
December 3, 2007
Surfboards, hippie Santas, VW bug sleighs ...
'Enchanted' a spellbinding self-parody
December 3, 2007
It is a strange day when Disney begins to parody itself.
Try a taste of Thailand at Antique Thai Cuisine
December 3, 2007
If you’re looking for a spicy and cheap alternative to your typical lunchtime routine, check out Antique Thai Cuisine.
Weathering the holiday season in style
December 3, 2007
As you hear the sound of pounding rain and howling wind outside your window, you may be asking yourself, “What could I possibly wear today?”
Adey's 'Atomic particulars'
November 19, 2007
Selected from a pool of 300 local artists, PLNU art and design professor David Adey is exhibiting his current collection, “Atomic Particulars,” as one of four artists featured at the Cannon Invitational in Carlsbad.
'Guardian Angel' dreams of Sundance
November 19, 2007
Few students can write “experienced actor, scriptwriter, director and producer” on their resumes, except 19-year-old sophomore media communications major Josh Marble, who is developing a feature film called Guardian Angel.
Variety Show revamped with Versailles
November 19, 2007
Brown Chapel was transformed into a dinner party at the garden of Versailles Friday night as students and alumni enjoyed yet another Variety Show and Coronation event.
Broadway piano duets delight audience
November 19, 2007
Sounds of Broadway filled Crill Performance Hall Nov. 9 as music professors Brenda Martin, Paul Kenyon and Victor Labenske entertained students and visitors alike with their “Two Pianos on Broadway” performance.
PLNU men: A hot commodity
November 12, 2007
Caf Lane was transformed into a veritable meat market last Wednesday night as the men of Young Hall paraded themselves before an audience of doting females.
Writers in the right
November 12, 2007
It finally hit me this weekend when I turned on Saturday Night Live and saw Jon Bon Jovi walk out on stage.
Flex residents have 'spa-tacular' evening
November 12, 2007
A candlelit stairway led Flex residents up to the lounge for a “Spa-Tacular night of restoration.”
'Amahl and the Night Vistors' opens in Crill
November 12, 2007
The Thanksgiving turkey has yet to be stuffed, but Christmas has already come to Crill Performance Hall.
Renowned violinist plays at PLNU
November 12, 2007
Internationally acclaimed violinist Päiviki Nykter and celebrated local pianist Anna Savvas-Katov performed in a concert presented by the music department last Tuesday night.
The Caucasian Chalk Circle
November 5, 2007
“Terrible is the temptation to do good,” says the character Arkadi Cheidze, played by senior Shaun Conde in PLNU’s presentation of playwright Bertolt Brecht’s The Caucasian Chalk Circle.
Chamber music doesn't miss a beat
November 5, 2007
A week of wildfires didn’t stop 17 PLNU students from performing in the music department’s annual chamber music recital last Tuesday night.
BSU steps up at Mane Event
November 5, 2007
The throbbing beats of Soulja Boy’s “Crank That” reverberated throughout the Greek Amphitheatre as PLNU’s Black Student Union kicked off “Stomp the Greek” Friday night.
Shane & Shane entertain
October 22, 2007
After nine years in the Christian music industry, Shane Barnard and Shane Everett wouldn't say that music is their passion.
Rhyme and reason for day of poetry
October 22, 2007
Nationally published and celebrated poet Jean Janzen visited PLNU last Tuesday, to share her poetry and experience with students, faculty and guests.
This film tells me so
October 22, 2007
Homosexuality is a hot topic at PLNU. Adding to the recent outpour of interest is the release of the documentary For the Bible Tells Me So at Ken Cinema in San Diego.
Baby, it's (almost) cold outside
October 22, 2007
San Diego doesn't get much more wintery than some foggy mornings and sprinkles of rain now and then, but that marine layer is cold! Fall is here, and Rainbows and T-shirts just aren't cutting it.
Fall into fashion, for men only
October 22, 2007
When it comes to men's fashion for fall, what does the average male do to make the chilly transition
Trolley Dances Make Final Stop
October 8, 2007
Small crowds squished into rooms and clustered on street corners as Trolley Dances 2007 wrapped up its final weekend.
Romance language students show off talent
October 8, 2007
Salsa dancing, songs and skits entertained a packed house in the Fermanian Business Center conference room last Thursday.
New director, new rhythm
October 8, 2007
At 12:30 p.m., Gail McKinney restfully sits on the piano bench, ready to begin.
The Premier
October 8, 2007
PLNU students gathered at The Epicentre on Sunday, Sept. 30, for The Premier, which featured three PLNU bands.
Discussing Bonhoeffer's morals
October 1, 2007
The idea of God calling a theologian, teacher and preacher to assassinate was debated at the inaugural film of the 2007 Film Forum series hosted by Discipleship Ministries in Crill Auditorium last Monday.
Uncaptivating Kingdom
October 1, 2007
Hollywood films typically deal with terrorism as either a complex and morally challenging subject or as the source of faceless villains who serve as ready-made cannon fodder for the hero.
Three local eateries for dining on a budget
October 1, 2007
Miguel's Cocina, Forever Fondue, and Kirin Sushi
The sky is the limit
September 24, 2007
San Diego Bay hosted the Red Bull Air Race World Series championship over the weekend.
Festival features students' films
September 24, 2007
The Gaslamp Quarter celebrates the sixth annual San Diego Film Festival this weekend with films, parties and celebrities.
Hail to the Chief
September 24, 2007
The highly anticipated third and final game in the award-winning Halo series, Halo 3, comes out this Tuesday for the Xbox 360, but some PLNU students have already played it.
Hip, local music scene at SOMA
September 24, 2007
For kids who are stuck on their iPods or in dueling matches of Guitar Hero, SOMA San Diego is a chance to enjoy and support San Diego’s live music scene.
Students organize new film group
September 24, 2007
A secret society has come to PLNU, and film lovers are invited.
Hogwarts at home
September 17, 2007
Wizards, witches and a few muggles “apparated” at Bob Brower’s house Tuesday night for a “Dumbledore Party” to celebrate and discuss the final installment of the Harry Potter series... |