“The Lion King,” the musical has been on tour in Fort Lauderdale for the past week and will continue its run at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts until Feb. 1. After watching the performance, I had the pleasure of speaking with Nia Holloway, who plays Nala in this adaptation of the Disney classic. […]
Category: Arts and Entertainment
Authentic Greek on Griffen
Greeks believe that there are two people: Greeks and those who wish they were Greek. This statement even applies to restaurants. As a Greek-Italian American, I am constantly on the search for authentic Greek cuisine. Many restaurants across Broward County claim to be Greek, yet their food fails to take my taste buds back to […]
Animated royalty brought to life
Though “The Lion King” came out more than 20 years ago, the movie remains a favorite Disney classic. “The Lion King” is one of the few animated Disney films that has been brought to life on Broadway. From Jan. 7 to Feb. 1, the Broward Center for the Performing Arts will host the highly popular […]
The most anticipated albums of 2015
Adele, “25” Rumor has it that Adele will make her big return in 2015. Adele dominated the Grammys in 2012 with her sophomore album, “21,” coming home with six in one evening. However, for the past few years, the soulful singer-songwriter has kept a low profile to focus on her family and songwriting. Expectations are […]
Prehistoric tacos with a modern twist
BC Café may have a caveman as its mascot, but the mouth-watering tacos are far from extinct. It’s no secret that college students love tacos, but time and time again, students settle for mediocre tacos. Stop compromising and head over to BC Café. Before it was a restaurant, BC Café was a food truck named […]
Movies that incorrectly depicted the 21st century
Back in the day, watching movies with futuristic perspectives kept us enthusiastic about the years to come. While most sci-fi films envisioned flying cars, hover boards, malevolent machines and humans with perfect DNA, today isn’t quite the ultra-modern society we expected. Here are a few movies that embellished the future a bit too much. “Back […]
J.B. Smoove stars in all-star film
Chris Rock’s new movie “Top Five” is filled with tear-jerking laughs and host an all-star cast that would put any movie to shame. Gabrielle Union, Rosario Dawson, Kevin Hart, Cedric the Entertainer, Adam Sandler and Tracy Morgan are just a few notable names to mention. Chris Rock plays Andre Allen, a comedian who is actively […]
Top 5 Christmas movies to get you into the spirit
With the holidays right around the corner, it’s no surprise that TV stations like ABC Family are gifting us with hours upon hours of Christmas movies every day of the week. These movies carry a deeper meaning than the commercialization of the holidays. ‘Tis the season of getting, but it’s also a time to reflect […]
Best and worst of 2014
As another year comes to a close, it’s that time to reminisce on what happened during 2014. Filled with many memorable moments, the days of 2014 are slowly coming to an end. Here’s a list of some of the best and the worst music, movies, television and moments of the year. Best of 2014 Movies […]
Chris Pine and Anna Kendrick make a wish in Disney’s new musical
Before ABC’s “Once Upon a Time” brought our favorite fairytale characters together in one world, the 1987 musical “Into the Woods,” taught us to be careful what we wish for. The popular musical won three Tony Awards after it premiered on Broadway and features songs by the legendary Stephen Sondheim. Disney’s new film adaptation of […]