Entertainment
Taking the Lead: Penn Badgley Opens Up About New Thriller
By Pearson Jones
The Stepfather is a new film that portrays a family whose lives are threatened by the new addition of an unhinged stepfather.
This recently released thriller movie stars Penn Badgley and is giving the Gossip Girl cast member his first chance at a lead role in a major production. Badgley took the time to talk to a few colleges about the experience.
How will this film be different than other thrillers?
Well, there are actually, I think, a surprising number of differences between The Stepfather and a lot of modern thrillers or horror films.
Local Restaurant a Hidden Gem: Bernie’s Delicatessen Features Mouth-Watering Subs, Friendly Atmosphere
By Rob Bock, Broadside Correspondent
About six months ago, I went to Bernie’s Delicatessen on Chain Bridge Road in search of a delicious meatball sandwich. SubConnection and Gold Rush weren’t cutting it anymore, and I had heard good things about Bernie’s from my roommate.
So I went in and $7 later, I ate one of the best meatball subs I’ve ever had.
The soft, fresh Italian bread perfectly held the provolone cheese, the sweet marinara sauce and the delicious meatballs in place.
Watching the Watchmen: Who is Securitas?
By Evan Benton, Staff Writer
When roaming the dormitories of George Mason University late at night, even the least-observant resident may notice the black-suited men and women that roam them, too.
Armed with thin black rods that resemble lightsabers, these black suits travel from dorm to dorm, stopping at particular doorways to scan these rods at corresponding sensors. They continue their appointed rounds until daylight, maintaining a schedule that sees them seemingly monitoring Mason’s dorms while its resident students are sleeping.
Wild Things a Ride Into Fantasy: Children’s Classic Story Makes for Heartwarming Adapation
By Alex Hylton, Staff Writer
Every so often, a film comes along that is absolutely wonderful, marking a real achievement in filmmaking. It’s a film that delightfully taps into the imagination of a child but allows adults to marvel at its grandeur.
It becomes something more than what is shown on the surface and delves into real emotions and themes that reach out and touch our hearts.
Where the Wild Things Are is one of those films, adeptly exploring the dynamics of life and the paths many children take to learn and grow to be born again into a mature, young adult.
Improv Expert Visits Mason: Wayne Brady and Company Crack Up Students at the Patriot Center
By Patrick Wall, Style Editor
Few entertainers today can really be called the triple threat. The days of performers being able to sing, dance and act may seem like a distant memory to some, but the spirit is kept alive in one man—Wayne Brady.
Yes, this might seem a bit dramatic; maybe even over the top. But to be fair, that’s the kind of spirit Brady brings to the table with his performances. And a zany brand of comedy is exactly what he brought to George Mason University when he visited the Patriot Center last Saturday.
Kid Cudi Reaches for the Moon
Rapper Bursts on the Scene with Second Debut Album of Hip-Hop’s 2009 Freshman Class
By Broadside Correspondent Luis Perez
Last December, hip-hop magazine XXL wrote a feature piece on 10 relatively unknown MC's, deeming them hip-hop’s “freshman class of ‘09.” Among that list of up-and-coming future stars was Kid Cudi.
From the Silver Screen to the Director’s Chair
Ten of the Best Actors Turned Directors of All Time
By Ross Bonaime
In the next few weeks, many famous actors will be going behind the camera to try their hands at directorial debuts. In honor of this, I present the greatest actors turned directors:
Daisy Doesn't Disappoint
Brand New Returns with Latest Offering
By Broadside Style Editor Patrick Wall
Brand New has spent the better part of their career challenging listeners. Like Pearl Jam before them, the Long Island quintuplet has never stayed satisfied with legions of fans more than willing to follow along. With Daisy, Brand New has created one of their best and most challenging albums.
Mason Alumna's Got Moves
Yana Blinova Makes Her Mark on Primetime
By Broadside Staff Writer Katie Miller
Since its inception, So You Think You Can Dance has proven that America really can dance. And this past season, one of Mason’s own was pulled into the spotlight.
George Mason University alum Yana Blinova, a competitive dancer and teacher, was invited to help choreograph a rumba and a cha-cha for two SYTYCD couples.
Wayne Brady to Perform at Mason
By Broadside Style Editor Patrick Wall
Brace yourself — Wayne Brady is coming to Mason. On Oct. 17, the multi-talented pop icon will be performing at the Patriot Center.
Brady rose to national prominence in the early 2000s for his work on the improvisational comedy show Whose Line is it, Anyway? In addition to his acting abilities, Brady displayed his powerful voice and impressive dance moves on the show. For his efforts he earned a Primetime Emmy, the first time a television actor received the honor in over ten years.