Category: Review
Review: Sunday opera: Night of one-act plays
Singer-actor Isaac Mancillas performs the role of “the defendant” April 14 during the UTRGV Opera Theatre’s performance of “Trial by Jury,” a comedic one-act opera with music by Arthur Sullivan and libretto by W.S. Gilbert.[more...]
‘This Fool’ setting a standard
Hulu’s new series, “This Fool,” is not just any Latino show that tries to push the stereotypical Mexican American experience. Its effortless authenticity, relatability and humor make it a must-watch comedy series. The show stars[more...]
A fish with one fin, a man with no memory
After several hit Disney+ series, such as “WandaVision,” “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,” “Loki” and “Hawkeye,” fans got a glimpse of a darker side of the Marvel Universe with the release of “Moon Knight,”[more...]
Long live the king
Buckle your seat belts. With the release of “Black Panther” on Feb. 16, we are officially en route to the highly anticipated Marvel Cinematic Universe’s 10-years-in-the-making film, “Avengers: Infinity War.” However, do not hit the[more...]
‘SPLIT’: a refreshing and original psychological thriller
You know that feeling of relief when you get off a mechanical ride? That is the type of feeling you get after you experience a mixture of emotions at the same time. It is something[more...]
A crazy love to die for
Mario Gonzalez | Photo Editor With a spooky atmosphere that complements the season, the “Addams Family” musical creates a roller coaster of emotions along with well-orchestrated choreographies and clever lyrics. The same well-known characters created[more...]
Building cultural wealth
By Andrea Torres | THE RIDER Laredo native and artist Nancy Guevara has always used the life in the Texas-Mexico border as inspiration for her work. “I was doing work in other places,” Guevara said. “I did[more...]
‘May light eternal shine upon them’
BY Monika Garza | THE RIDER [caption id="attachment_6932" align="alignnone" width="696"] UTRGV Music Assistant Professor Sean Taylor conducts the Master Chorale Choir during last yea’s Fall Concert at the Texas Southmost College Arts Center./Photo courtesy David Pike.[/caption] The[more...]
Fashion never looked so good
BY Brenda Garza | THE RIDER [caption id="attachment_6768" align="alignnone" width="694"] Disc jockey Stephanie Gold will perform at the Fashn.Haus Fashion Show at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The Los Angeles native, who is also a model and blogger, will[more...]
Comic twist to ‘Jekyll and Hyde’
BY Megan Gonzalez | THE RIDER [caption id="attachment_6543" align="alignnone" width="694"] The student-led play, Chemical Imbalance, will be showcased starting October 12 at UTRGV’s Albert L. Jeffers Theatre in the Liberal Arts Building South on the Edinburg campus./Lesley[more...]
