by Camryn Given | Jun 9, 2021 | Arts and Entertainment, News Slider
To adapt to the pandemic, many industries have had to change their business models in a COVID-friendly manner. For theatres, this included offering home rentals for movies and, for some, hosting drive-ins. Nashville’s own Belcourt movie theatre used these innovative methods to stay afloat when health guidelines prevented movie screenings as usual. Now, as these restrictions are being lifted, the Belcourt has opened their doors to the public once again. Since their reopening, the Belcourt has seen many Nashvillians return to see movies in person. In March, the Belcourt started showing Academy Award recognized films. It didn’t seem to matter if they had already seen the films, people were ready to come back to the movies regardless. Stephanie Silverman, the executive director of the Belcourt, said “We started slow. Both theaters [were] at 20% capacity,” “Once the CDC came out with the new guidance, we now increased our capacity to 50%.” As of now, there is still a mask policy in place, but Silverman said that the staff is monitoring data to find what makes people feel the safest about returning to the theater. “It’s pretty clear that people feel most comfortable with a mask policy in place and some amount of distancing.” However, since some may have gotten used to streaming at home, what is going to bring them back to the actual theater? Silverman says, “The difference between the experience in a theatre and the experience in your house is just fundamentally different, from the sound to the image to the communal piece of it,” She adds while laughing, “Your popcorn is probably not as good as...
by Martin Baker | Jun 3, 2014 | News Slider
Lipscomb University will be hosting the Christian Scholars’ Conference June 6-8 where Christian Scholars will gather for lectures and discussions on Christianity. The conference will begin on Wednesday, June 4 and will continue through Friday, June 7. The first session will begin at 7 p.m. with a showing of 12 Years a Slave, the 2014 Academy Award winner of Best Picture. On Wednesday, there will be a Dean’s Conference from 7:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. At 4 p.m. registration will begin in Ezell Lobby followed by the showing of 12 Years a Slave in Ward Hall at 7 p.m. Each day after will begin with breakfast and worship followed by several different sessions led by some of the top Christian and Theological scholars. On Thursday, after registration, breakfast and worship, the first session will begin which will be 12 paper/panel discussions in various locations. This will be followed by The Inaugural Abraham J. Malherbe Plenary Address by Carl Holladay in Collins Alumni Auditorium. There will be a break for lunch, and then the second session will begin with a continuation of the paper/panel discussions in various locations. Following the discussions will be the Robert E. and Bonnie Cone Hooper Plenary Address in Collins Alumni Auditorium to be given by Phyllis Tickle. At 5 p.m. hors d’oeuvres will be served in Bison Square as a precursor to dinner at 5:30 to 7 and desert afterwards. The day will end with the world premier of John Updike’s Roger’s Version in Shamblin Theatre. On Friday after worship, paper/panel sessions three and four will be back to back. The third session features 13...
by Logan Butts | May 13, 2013 | Opinion
Hello, readers! I have decided to revamp the old Lumination staple that was the Redbox Report! In my darker, grittier rebooted version, I will be presenting two or three home-viewing options every week. At least one of the films will be a new release, and at least one will be a slightly older release (in case you are trying to play catch-up on last year’s films during the summer months as I am). So, with that in mind, I guess I should change the name to something more accurate. How about the home video update? I will work on the name. Without further ado, here are this week’s home video viewing options. New Release: Mama (PG-13, 100 minutes- starring Jessica Chastain) Admittedly, I am a pretty large fan of horror films. So, it may be a little bit biased that I am recommending this hauntingly creepy supernatural thriller. I really do believe that this is a solid choice for home video viewing if you are up for a quick scare or if you are a horror movie aficionado like me. It also doesn’t hurt that the always wonderful and recently Oscar-nominated Jessica Chastain stars. Slightly Older Release: Lincoln (PG-13, 150 minutes- starring Daniel Day-Lewis) If you have not yet seen Lincoln, it is a must see for any fans of film or American history. Lincoln was one of last year’s biggest success stories in film, grossing 270 million at the box office and garnering 12 Academy Award nominations, winning two. Daniel Day-Lewis was magnificent in the title role, taking home the Best Actor Oscar along with every other award...
by Cory Woodroof | Feb 20, 2012 | News Slider, Opinion
I, assistant managing/entertainment editor Cory Woodroof, welcome you to the “Top the Critic” challenge! The Academy Awards will hold their ceremony Sunday evening, and in honor of the season, I have offered my “professional” opinion on who will win in the major categories. You will have a chance to offer your own picks in the comments section below this article. If you can manage to prove me wrong and top my predictions, you will have a chance to win two free movie tickets to the Regal Theater! Please remember to include your name and email in your predictions post. See below for contest rules. BEST PICTURE The Artist Moneyball War Horse The Help Midnight in Paris Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close The Descendants The Tree of Life Hugo The Lumination Critic picks The Artist. BEST ACTOR George Clooney–The Descendants Brad Pitt– Moneyball Jean Dujardin– The Artist Demián Bichir– A Better Life Gary Oldman– Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy The Lumination Critic picks Jean Dujardin. BEST ACTRESS Meryl Streep– The Iron Lady Viola Davis– The Help Michelle Williams– My Week with Marilyn Rooney Mara– The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Glenn Close– Albert Nobbs The Lumination Critic picks Viola Davis. BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR Christopher Plummer– Beginners Jonah Hill– Moneyball Nick Nolte– Warrior Max von Sydow– Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close Kenneth Branagh- My Week with Marilyn The Lumination Critic picks Max von Sydow. BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS Octavia Spencer– The Help Bérénice Bejo– The Artist Melissa McCarthy– Bridesmaids Janet McTeer– Albert Nobbs Jessica Chastain– The Help The Lumination Critic picks Octavia Spencer. BEST DIRECTOR Martin Scorsese– Hugo Michel Hazanavicius– The Artist Alexander...
