Gazette Arts & Entertainment

Over 100 million people tuned in this past weekend to view the Chiefs win over the 49ers in the 58th annual Super Bowl. While I must admit I was mainly watching for Taylor Swift spottings and Usher’s halftime performance, I still did get sucked into the final minutes of the tense overtime. In honor of…

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it felt only appropriate to review my all-time favorite romantic comedy: “10 Things I Hate About You.” Directed by Gil Junger in 1999, this film blends two of my favorite elements — teen movies and Shakespeare retellings — resulting in a heartwarming viewing experience, especially fitting for the…

African American Storytelling with Momma Pam Pam — Saturday, Feb. 3 Schlow Centre Region Library in State College is inviting guests to celebrate Black History Month with storyteller Momma Pam Pam. The event is at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb.3, at the library. Momma Pam Pam’s animal stories with rain sticks will delight the whole…

Submitted by Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State UNIVERSITY PARK — In “Underscored,” Ephrat Asherie Dance artists and legendary elders of the New York dance-club scene Archie Burnett, Michele Saunders and Brahms “Bravo” LaFortune will re-create a ’90s-era underground dance scene with a recorded soundtrack of music samples to match. “The general thing…

By JONAH GRAY “Groundhog Day” (1993) is perhaps the only movie starring the Pennsylvania prophet, Punxsutawney Phil. Starring Andie MacDowell as Rita, Chris Elliot as Larry and Bill Murray as Phil Conners, this movie ranges from hilarious to depressing to heartwarming. It is definitely worth a watch this holiday season. Conners is a cynical, self-centered…

By Jonah Gray “Guys and Dolls,” the 1955 musical film directed by Joseph Mankiewicz, opens on the bustling streets of New York City backed by an upbeat Broadway tune. Vibrant colors of mint green, cherry red, sky blue and buttery yellow paint the set, and men and women are wearing checkered patterns, pinstripes and polka…

Submitted by Chris Ryves STATE COLLEGE — Brace yourself for an emotional rollercoaster as “Nice Try, Kid,” a poignant coming-of-age script, takes center stage in the heart of Central Pennsylvania.  Conceived by State College native Chris Ryves and brought to life by a talented creative team that includes director PJ Gaynard of Goat Milk Fudge…

By Jonah Gray “Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey” is a 1993 Disney movie and a family-friendly classic starring three charismatic critters on their adventure through the Sierra Nevada mountains. From fantastic voice acting and beautiful wilderness to love and loss, this movie was just as exciting to watch as an adult as the first time…

By JONAH GRAY “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure” is just that — pure, unadulterated excellence. Set in 1988 San Dimas, California, “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure” stars Alex Winter as Bill and Keanu Reeves as Ted. The two are, at best, described as dim-witted yet charming doofuses. Although idiotic at times, both Bill and Ted…

Hosting a big game watch party? By following the playbook of BBQ experts, you’ll have your friends and family cheering for your game day spread. “The trick to achieving tasty BBQ is real smoke flavor. And, to get real smoke flavor, you need quality, natural hardwoods, with or without a pellet grill,” says Levi Strayer…