The genius of Shakespeare is in the details. Many theater companies have tried to make their productions both relevant and historically accurate by paying attention to the intricacies of Shakespeare's vision. In the 15th century, audiences were both challenged and entertained by Shakespeare's innovative characters and plots.
Along with popped collars and Mr. Jefferson, this University is known for at least one other trait: competition. Admissions are highly competitive, as many high school seniors can appreciate this time of year, and our sports teams and academic departments regularly compete for national rankings. With all the competition around Grounds, this week's tableau gets in on the action. As early as January, tableau staffers were clamoring to review Frank Miller's Sin City, last weekend's top-grossing movie -- its stylized visuals, all-star cast and gritty storyline caught the eye of some of our best movie critics. With all the staffers begging to review the movie, we couldn't help but hold a little competition.
Sin City is pure cinema. But what does that mean? It means Sin City does what films were made to do.
James Madison University hosted the Mid-Atlantic College Radio Conference, or MACRoCk, last weekend, marking the eighth year in a row that JMU has hosted the indie, or independent, rock festival. Admittedly, this was my first year at MACRoCk and, for reasons beyond my control, I was only able to attend the festival Saturday, even though it is a two-day festival that began Friday.
Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening, undoubtedly one of the best action games to grace any of the next generation systems, provides unparalleled game play.
After completing his Spy Kids trilogy, which bristled with childish fun and irreverence, Robert Rodriguez turned his eyes back to the seedy world of gangsters and dangerous women that made him famous.
Whether you are losing hair because of your significant other's antics, having some "Don King issues" or just want to laugh until your stomach hurts, there is always a chair for you at Beauty Shop. In this amusing comedy, Gina (Queen Latifah) has relocated from Chicago to Atlanta to earn big money as a master hairstylist in an upscale hair salon, while her daughter Vanessa (Paige Aurd) attends a performing arts school.
When I went to Plan 9 to pick up The Bravery's self-titled debut album, the guy who rang me up looked at the CD.
By Elliott Grabill This past weekend it was my great privilege to work with and watch distinguished singer, composer, and artist Meredith Monk.
"Walk down the right back alley in Sin City and you can find anything," a pivotal character says early in Sin City, the film adaptation of writer/artist Frank Miller's groundbreaking graphic novel series.
Can you remember exactly what you did last weekend? Well, I saw an awesome show at the Gravity Lounge. If you've never been there before, the Gravity Lounge isn't your average spot for a brew and a show.
There's something in the air on the Corner. At a certain time in late evening, when darkness has enveloped the shops and restaurants, walk the uneven brick sidewalk past the cobbled drive next to Michael's Bistro.
For 10 years now, the Tekken franchise has been among the best 3-D fighting games. The fifth installment of Tekken, often referred to as the King of Iron Fists Tournament 5, in many ways returns to its roots.
It would be nearly impossible for Queens of the Stone Age to better or even match its 2002 breakout hit, Songs for the Deaf.
If we think of movies as part of our collective memory, some of the sites along our walk toward the future, then every so often we get the pleasant opportunity to look back and wonder.
Since 1997, the arrival of spring has meant more than short skirts and halter tops -- it is also the harbinger of the annual Mid-Atlantic College Radio Conference (MACRoCk for short) at James Madison University.
For beginners in fine art appreciation, there is no better place to start than the Newcomb Art Gallery.
Hi. My name is Molly. In the immortal words of Kriss Kross, "I'm the Mac and I'm bad. I'll give you something that you never had." Brace yourself, because in this week's music column I'm going to send you on a little treasure hunt.
When dreaming of Virginia cuisine, images of fried chicken, grits, pies and cobblers pop into most of our heads.
You heard it here, Marc Broussard is the next big thing in music. While this 22-year-old Louisiana native modestly maintains that he's not famous (see below), circumstances tell us otherwise.
