A very wise person once asked the deep, philosophical question: Who run the world? That same sage soul answered the ultimate question: girls. That’s right, ladies, we run the world. It’s high time everyone gets the memo. We jest, but in all seriousness, being a woman is a special thing…
Darkness. Vision is consumed by darkness and the sound of knobs turning and metal clashing. Light flickers in, and things start to come into perspective. It’s a lift; something is being carried up — but to where? The screeching of a pulley is joined by the panting of a young…
There’s no sense denying it: The 1980s was the heyday for horror movies — the decade even had its very own scream queen (Jamie Lee Curtis, for you ’90s babies). Present day thrillers are arguably lagging behind; that is, unless someone brilliantly concocts a film that fits right in with…
Darkness. Vision is consumed by darkness and the sound of knobs turning and metal clashing. Light flickers in, and things start to come into perspective. It’s a lift; something is being carried up — but to where? The screeching of a pulley is joined by the panting of a young…
Every year, it’s like a movie-making tradition to release a slew of horrors and thrillers right around the fall season — particularly the month of October. So why would this year be any different? Hollywood has been stepping up its game when it comes to the quality of films in…
Yesterday, we highlighted nine comedies, musicals, and animated movies to keep in your rear view as we plunge into the best time of the year for movies. Now it’s time to shed light on dramas — you do want some drama, yes, yes, yes, yes drama. We’ve narrowed it down…
The fall movie season is not just for would-be Oscar contenders to come out punching left and right. There always has to be room for laughter and feel food musicals that make you want to sing along. And those animated creatures that give you the warm-and-fuzzies. After you’re done catching…
As part of its newly launched Salon Series, the YoungArts Foundation brings Grammy Award-winning violinist Joshua Bell as the featured speaker this week. Made possible in part by a grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the discussion series continues to “bring together creative art luminaries and…
Summer is often associated with a boom in big-budget film releases — plenty of movie choices to satisfy those lazy, hot days. When school’s out, the superhero, action-heavy flicks come out swinging. And when the wind starts to cool, the movies with a little more heft and brains graze the…
There has been a lot of talk, Tweets, and Instagrams since Beyonce’s powerhouse performance at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday and Sofia Vergara’s spinning skit at the Emmys Monday night. The stark contrast between the two showings has caused a stir, with “feminism” and “sexist” hashtag-storming social media…
Kids and their music these days. The sounds coming out of your radio are a combination of noise and whiny noise. Musicians need to stop whining and get back to storytelling. And a synthesizer or two wouldn’t hurt. Take, for instance, the sounds of the ’80s — ah, a classic…
Hear that? Listen for the notes of a cool, breezy melody dancing around your head. Imagine the stems of a single bar note leaping from one imaginary cloud to another. The moment is soft and utterly calming. The image alone should be enough to evoke a sense of relaxation and…
It’s been a few years since EDM became big business. But the bubble hasn’t burst. And those folks who wear bulky headsets and press play (i.e. celebrity DJs) are still laughing all the way to the bank. The giddiest jock is once again Calvin Harris. The scruffy-faced Scotsman topped Forbes’…
Burlesque is not quite like your typical stripping. It’s more performance art done scantily clad and heavy on the sex appeal. So, like, classy strippers who keep some clothes on. Though modern audiences often associate burlesque with hot ladies like Bettie Page, Dita Von Teese, and sadly, the movie Burlesque…
Action movies once reigned supreme with films like Die Hard and The Terminator dominating the ’80s and ’90s, yet it seems like in the early 2000s the genre laid dormant. But now, it’s making a comeback. One could say action movies evolved with the times; the term has come to…
Miami’s fabulous drag queen Elaine Lancaster has been keeping herself quite busy lately. In the next few weeks alone, Elaine will be hosting two parties at Score and prepping for the upcoming 30th Annual White Party. Since her short-lived days on Real Housewives of Miami (James Davis, the man behind…
The ballroom is dimly lit when suddenly the chandelier begins to glow and guests in masks emerge. “Masquerade! Paper faces on parade… Masquerade!” No, you’re not in a new production of Phantom of the Opera. It’s the Pridelines Masquerade Ball. A night filled with dancing, music, a silent auction, and…
The loss of a great actor is something that affects many people, not just those fortunate enough to have known the talent personally. In the case of actor and comedian Robin Williams, his career and heart touched the lives of many, not only those around him. His jokes and unique…
Inspired by Universal Pictures’ forthcoming vampire origin tale, Dracula Untold, Universal Orlando adds a little bite to its roster for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights (HHN). Starting in September, prepare to get lost in the history of Dracula — actually physically lost — with the Dracula Untold: Reign of Blood…
San Francisco has the Golden Gate Bridge. St. Louis has the Arch. Las Vegas has its retro welcome sign. It seems like every city has an iconic structure to represent itself to the rest of the world. Every city but Miami, that is. The Magic City is full of architectural…
Oscar Isaac is a very busy man. The Guatemalan-Cuban heartthrob is not only currently filming the latest Star Wars installment, he also has two films slated to be released later this year. One is a thriller with Jessica Chastain, A Most Violent Year, and the other is also a thriller,…
Happee Birthdae, Harry! The Boy Who Lived was born 34 years ago today in the quaint town of Godric’s Hollow. (He starts Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry when he’s 11 in 1991, so math proves he was born in 1980.) This special day is also shared with another incredible…
