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‘Come From Away’ bridges generations
Despite being at different stages in life, Eric Solomon and Jacob Scott have found common ground in their shared role as Kevin T. in the hit musical “Come From Away.” “Come From Away” tells the story of nearly 7,000 airplane passengers who had to seek refuge at the Gander…
One night only! Some of Oxford’s most notable concerts
Despite Oxford’s classification as a small town, it has a reputation for attracting renowned musical artists and bands. The music scene has been active and lively for years thanks in part to the plethora of notable venues on campus and around town, like the recently demolished…
‘Primetime’ is fascinating and engaging, but lacks a satisfying resolution
A24’s “Primetime” hit Oxford theaters last week on an unusually crowded Thursday night showing. Fueled by an incredible marketing campaign that was all too eager to show off Robert Pattinson’s creepy impersonation of Dateline’s Chris Hansen — specifically his uncanny ability to…
First four films revealed for the Oxford Film Festival
The Oxford Film Festival announced the opening four films set to be showcased at its annual spring event held primarily at the Malco Oxford Commons Cinema Grill on March 18-20. The sneak peek event held at The Lounge at Tom Beckbe emphasized the presence of Mississippi-based…
John Green gives readers a backstage pass in “Hollywood Ending”
John Green’s debut adult fiction novel “Hollywood, Ending,” was released on Sept. 22 and has not disappointed his audience. The contemporary book follows two young actors as they navigate rising fame, complicated relationships and the pressures of Hollywood while filming a biopic…
Southside Gallery: a hotspot for art in the South
The Square is a collage of Oxford’s best shops and restaurants and serves as the cultural center of the town. No single store displays this artistic scene better than Southside Gallery. The gallery features works by artists from across the Southeast and is open to the public.…
Fencing sharpens its place in Oxford
Current head coach of the Oxford Fencers Club John “Doc” Matthews has been a pillar of the local fencing community since the late 1980s. However, Matthews first started fencing in junior college in his hometown of Jackson, Mich. “My friends wanted to go to Detroit once a month…
The Kites bring their dish to Oxford’s musical feast
Local band The Kites brings soulful indie pop music to Oxford’s music scene, from the rooftop bar of the Graduate hotel to the open garage doors of Chicory Market. Married for 20 years, Kyle and Amy Jo Kite have been singing together since high school. Jason Vallas, the band’s…
‘Resident Evil’ is delightfully gruesome and funny
The 2026 film adaptation of the video game “Resident Evil” marks director Zach Cregger’s third horror feature and, possibly, his most entertaining film yet. Cregger’s masterful mix of gruesome horror set pieces with dark, funny character moments has never felt more at home than…