When Actors From The London Stage visited Wake Forest University to perform Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, their presence extended far beyond the stage. While their sold-out performance at Brendle Recital Hall was a highlight, behind the scenes the five guest actors spent a week leading hands-on workshops and engaging directly with students across campus.…
Categories: Arts & Culture
Wake Forest students, alumni and faculty have long been part of the RiverRun International Film Festival, and that tradition continues this week when the festival returns for its 28th run. “I think that most people don’t realize how lucky we are to have a film festival as strong as RiverRun right here in our back…
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Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” is an American horror film set in 1932 in the Mississippi Delta. The film stars Michael B. Jordan in dual roles as twin brothers Smoke and Stack, who return to their hometown in the Jim Crow South to escape their violent past as Chicago mob enforcers and establish a new life by…
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The success of Ryan Coogler’s "Sinners" isn't just a win for the box office; it’s a radical act of resistance against the current "streaming-first" Hollywood model. Media Studies Professor Phillip Cunningham is available to provide analysis on the groundbreaking business mechanics behind the film. He notes that Coogler’s deal with Warner Bros.—which allows him to regain ownership…
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In January 2026, Wake Forest announced its expanding leadership in the rapidly growing field of neuroarts, where research shows how creative expression can support brain health, strengthen well-being, and deepen human connection. On February 13, artists, scholars, clinicians, service organizations, community members and funders gathered to drum, dance and reframe community conversations about the arts…
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On a cold December morning in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, activist, artist and filmmaker Joel Tauber walked with Rebecca and Sarah, guiding them with a firm grip as they dashed across Robinhood Road during morning rush hour. People honked their horns and waved as they drove by, drawn by the unusual sight of two sheep on…
Categories: Arts & Culture, Environment & Sustainability
In a career spanning over 45 years, Branford Marsalis has become an iconic figure in the music world as a saxophonist, composer, and bandleader, yet he maintains a sense of humor about his work. “We’re always laughing before the concerts,” he said. “We take the music very seriously, but we don’t take ourselves seriously.” Marsalis…
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NBA All-Star, philanthropist, entrepreneur and Wake Forest basketball legend Chris Paul will step up to serve as the keynote speaker at the Face to Face Speaker Forum on Tuesday, September 16 at 7:30 p.m. at LJVM Coliseum. The previously announced keynote event with Earvin “Magic” Johnson is being postponed to a later date due to unforeseen…
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In “Sunset Boulevard” (1950), Gloria Swanson plays a faded star of the silent screen, Norma Desmond, who lives in her decaying mansion in Los Angeles. Norma sees an opportunity to make her return to the big screen, with tragedy to follow. Professor Emeritus of Art History David M. Lubin is drawing national attention with his…
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Teenagers are often seen as moody, rebellious and overly focused on what their peers think. Wake Forest Psychology Professor Christy Buchanan says these stereotypes can hinder good parenting and negatively affect parent-teen relationships. Buchanan, a developmental psychologist, has spent years researching parenting beliefs and practices. Her research suggests that negative stereotypes about adolescents can lead…
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