The Oscars have come and gone and with that, awards season is officially over. So it is time to dive back into the Movie Fantasy Spreadsheet to see which films came out on top. The winner of the 2019 Movie Fantasy competition is: “Marriage Story!” Finishing at a grand total of 478 points, “Marriage Story”…
by Colin Mcclurkin Poet Natalie Diaz visited Ohio Univeristy on Thursday, September 20 to read from her new book of poetry, “When My Brother Was an Aztec.” Diaz was born and raised in the Fort Mojave Indian Village in Needles, California, where she faced poverty, addiction and the declining culture of her vibrant people. Her…
by Ben Lindner Looking for a movie to see this week? Well look no further, here are our reviews of the movies currently playing at the Athena: I, your local cinephile friend, would say that all three films currently showing at the Athena are “good.” But, admittedly, they are not for everyone. So here’s a…
While rock is a general term for any band to be labeled, with sounds ranging from blues, Americana, country, and even psychedelia, Angela Perley and The Howlin’ Moons are hard to label. Originating in Columbus, the band consists of singer/guitarist Angela Perley, guitarist Chris Conner, bassist Billy Zehnal, and drummer Jake Levy. Even though their…
I have plenty of praise to go around for the critically acclaimed television series Breaking Bad, and every last of my complements is undeniably well-deserved. These praises include, and are not limited to, the series’ incredible attention to detail, the gripping performances of the cast and crew, and the expertly executed morbid comedy. However, at…
For the last two years, the non-profit LA-based group Girls Behind The Rock Show (GBTRS) has been dedicated to the empowerment of young women in the music industry. Through focusing on the creation of safe, healthy, and non-hostile work environments for young women, GBTRS has created a platform for young musicians who want to pursue…
Ohio University’s Division of Theatre kicked off its 2017 fall season with a hilariously intriguing, well performed, and well displayed production of In the Next Room, or The Vibrator Play. The Vibrator Play was written by Sarah Ruhl in the early 2000s as a comedy exploring themes of sex, gender, relationships, and societal roles in…
Imagine sitting down in a circle with a group of strangers. Each person holds a guitar on their lap and suddenly, a unison of strumming begins. All of the chords blend together into one big, open, crazy, organized, chaotic jam. The music stops and Jefferson Airplane alumni, Jorma Kaukonen, comes over and explains the chord that he played…
“The Founder” is a film that would be fairly mundane if not for an electric performance by Michael Keaton. The film tells the story of how McDonald’s Corp. was transformed into the fast food monolith that exist today. McDonald’s undergoes the vast expansion because of Ray Kroc (Keaton) and his ability to do whatever it…
By Maeve Kroeger On Saturday, second-year M.F.A students of the graduate film program showcased their short films to a packed audience at the Athena Cinema. A variety of genres were screened, including comedy, tragedy and experimental narratives. Members of the audience let out gasps and laughter, empathizing with the characters that were crafted by the student film-makers.…
