Lacey Terrell/Sony Pictures Entertainment “OK, boomer,” one might say after hearing about how wonderful and iconic Fred Rogers was back in the day. Most young people today didn’t grow up watching “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” on the Public Broadcasting Service and don’t get what the big whoop is about. But after sitting in a theater with [...]
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Tony Stark floats in space. /IMDB As the editor of the Arts & Entertainment section of the Wheel, it’s my responsibility to ensure that our writers contribute to conversations in the art world. Recently Martin Scorcese, Pedro Almodóvar and Jim Jarmusch, among other renowned filmmakers, made dismissive remarks toward Marvel films. In particular, they [...]
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Courtesy of IMDB This article is an installment of a series that explores art that has aged poorly. “Heavy Metal” is a chaotic masterpiece that earned its place in history for being one of the first animated films to champion adult themes, like nudity, drug use and gore. Based on the American science fiction [...]
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Courtesy of C.W. Stoneking Bringing passion and humor to the stage, Australian blues singer-songwriter C.W. Stoneking performed an electrifying setlist at the Mammal Gallery on Oct. 6. Stoneking’s gravelly voice and metallic guitar notes cast a spell on the audience of about 50 as soon as he took the stage in his all-white outfit. Stoneking [...]
Read MoreWhile Emory students struggle through midterm season, venues in Atlanta are celebrating local talent. On Sept. 24, the Hell Yea Comedy Show, hosted at Smith's Olde Bar by stand-up comedian Ashima Franklin, showcased some of Atlanta’s up-and-coming stand-ups of varying experience levels and cultural backgrounds for an engaging show. Although they only had around 15 [...]
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