In commemoration of a great year in film, TV, music and pop culture, our arts and entertainment staff came up with some of their favorite arts and entertainment items of the year. Nick Keeley (Arts and...

“The following takes place between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m.” So starts the much-anticipated return of “24,” the acclaimed thriller that previously ran on Fox for eight seasons. Beginning in November...

“This is a true story. The events depicted took place in Minnesota in 2006. At the request of the survivors, the names have been changed. Out of respect for the dead, the rest has been told exactly as...

While Calvin College’s biennial writer’s conference is typically comprised of speakers from all over the literary world, this year’s Festival of Faith and Writing took a detour to Hollywood. Randy...

In 2014, one of the more intriguing trends in Hollywood will be the advent of major studio-funded Christian-themed films. The trend began in earnest with February’s “Son of God,” a film about the...

“12 Years a Slave” and “Gravity” were the big winners at an Academy Awards full of reliable hosting and few surprises Sunday night. Held for the 86th time, the Academy Awards, more affectionately...

In honor of Valentine’s Day, our arts and entertainment staff came up with several of their favorite films that are often associated with the romantic comedy or drama genre. 1. “(500) Days of Summer”...

Acclaimed rock band The National will be performing at Calvin College on Saturday, April 12 in the Van Noord Arena. Comprised of lead singer and songwriter Matt Berninger, guitarists Aaron and Bryce Dessner,...

Somewhere in the Indian Ocean, an old mariner (Robert Redford) wakes up to discover a hole in his boat. We know nothing about this man — his name, his past and why he’s sailing a boat in the Indian...

The Calvin Theatre Company will take to the Gezon Auditorium this Thursday night for a two-week run of their fall production, “An Ideal Husband.” The play, which was first staged in 1895 by acclaimed...

In honor of Halloween and the context of fright and terror that surrounds it, our arts and entertainment staff came up with several of their favorite films that are often associated with the holiday and...

It was a night of worship for All Sons & Daughters as they performed a nearly 80 minute concert Friday night. Playing for a full house in the warmly-lit Covenant Fine Arts Center (CFAC), All Sons...

Twenty years after their first appearance at Calvin, Over the Rhine performed the first major concert of the year Saturday night. Playing for a full house in the Covenant Fine Arts Center, Over the Rhine...

Ever since Anthony Hopkins made his first appearance in 1991’s “The Silence of the Lambs,” Dr. Hannibal Lecter has been one of the most iconic villains in pop culture. Created by author Thomas Harris,...

  Throughout television history, the behind-the-scenes changing of a show’s creative force has become a common occurrence. While some shows, like “How I Met Your Mother” and “Breaking Bad,”...

Since 1989’s “Sex, Lies and Videotape,” Steven Soderbergh has been one of the most influential filmmakers in Hollywood. The Oscar-winning director of films like “Traffic,” “Contagion” and...

Since its inception, Netflix has been a service for DVD rentals, streaming television shows and movies online. In recent years, Netflix has attempted to branch out as a distributor of original programming....

The process of creating a film’s musical score is one of the toughest experiences of filmmaking. For senior Logan Knoppers, it was also the most rewarding. A music composition major, Knoppers created...

Picture this. You’re sitting in a room with your friends. An air of anticipation and excitement percolates throughout the packed room. You’re talking with your friends about your rough day of homework...

“A Royal Pain” proved to be anything but when a Calvin student group took home an award at the Chicago Comedy Film Festival on Nov. 4. A collaboration between media production, music and art majors,...

Throughout film and TV history, police officers have arguably been the most-depicted onscreen profession. For the most part, cops in films are often portrayed as either cartoonish stereotypes. Films that...

Spain released a budget on Sept. 27 comprising of new spending cuts and higher taxes amid violent and peaceful protests and fear of a bailout. The new budget is accentuated by reductions in spending...

“Modern Family” and “Homeland” took home top honors at an Emmy Awards full of surprise winners and underwhelming hosting Sunday night. Held for the 64th time, this year’s Emmys saw Showtime’s...

In the last few decades, film studios have tried to find the best way to release independent films to a wider audience.  The newest release pattern to gain traction is the simultaneous release of a film...

A 3-month-old carriage dispute between DISH Network and AMC continues to escalate as the season premiere of “The Walking Dead” and a trial date loom ahead. More than 14 million customers of cable...

Texting a friend or loved one.  Watching television with the family.  Heating up dinner in the microwave.  In today’s society, nearly everything we do is revolved around the use of electricity.  So...

At the beginning of every season, avid moviegoers start to formulate a list of films that they’re interested in seeing.  Whether the biggest movie of the year or a small independent film, the allure...

Michael Clarke Duncan, an Academy Award nominated actor for 1999’s “The Green Mile,” died on Monday due to complications from a heart attack.  He was 54. A beloved character actor by fans and...