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UNCW Theatre Department to present ‘Electra’ as first spring production

Olivia Vizethann, Staff Writer • February 16, 2023

UNCW’s Theatre Department gears up for their debut production of the spring semester. Sophocles’ Greek tragedy “Electra,” directed by Christopher Marino, will be the first of two performances this spring and will kick off this Friday. The show will run on Feb. 16-19 and 23-26 at the Mainstage Theatre in the UNCW Cultural Arts Building.

The Seahawk’s most anticipated films of 2023

Bradley Earnshaw, Staff Writer • January 27, 2023

Whether you follow the awards circuit, binge comic book movies or do anything in between, 2023 will not disappoint you.

BOOK CLUB: ‘Bigger Than Bravery’ proclaims the persisting joy in the Black experience

Abigail Celoria, Culture Editor • January 9, 2023

The Seahawk closes out its book club with our December pick, “Bigger Than Bravery: Black Resilience and Reclamation in a Time of Pandemic.” Fans of both nonfiction and poetry will marvel at this genre-integrated read. Exploring both the pandemics of COVID-19 and systemic racism, “Bigger Than Bravery” is a thorough portrait of a perilous year.

The Seahawk staff’s picks of 2022

Hannah Markov, Editor-in-Chief • December 31, 2022

The year is coming to an end and The Seahawk's staff is here to recount their favorite bits of 2022. We all sat down and came up with our favorite pieces of media and moments from this year, recommended to you so maybe you can catch up with the best of 2022 before the spring semester starts.

REVIEW: ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ is not just a movie—it’s an experience

Eriq Dixon, Staff Writer • December 23, 2022

James Cameron’s "Avatar: The Way of Water," the sequel to 2009’s "Avatar," finally hit theaters on Dec. 16, well over a decade after the first film’s release. As a sequel to the highest-grossing film of all time, expectations are high for this next installment. But, does it live up to the legacy of the original?

REVIEW: ‘Violent Night’ is an adult version of ‘Home Alone’

Abigail Celoria, Culture Editor • December 6, 2022

With the arrival of the holidays comes a slew of Christmas films, both new and old. “Violent Night” is the most recent entry in this canon. While many recent releases fail to utilize the talent of their stars, David Harbor plays the perfect morally gray Santa in this creative Christmas tale, and grown-up fans of “Home Alone” are sure to enjoy this film’s gory gimmicks.

BOOK CLUB: Celebrate ‘Bigger Than Bravery’ with The Seahawk

Abigail Celoria, Culture Editor • December 4, 2022

The Seahawk book club is spending December break in contemplation with a pick fresh off the press. This month’s selection is “Bigger Than Bravery: Black Resilience and Reclamation in a Time of Pandemic,” edited by Valerie Boyd.

BOOK CLUB: ‘Funny You Should Ask’ is a delightful romcom that loses steam

Anna Ford, Staff Writer • December 3, 2022

Imagine spending a fun-filled weekend with your celebrity crush. That is exactly what happens to the witty protagonist in The Seahawk’s November book club pick, “Funny You Should Ask.” If you are a fan of BookTok rom-com novels, “Funny You Should Ask” is for you. While falling into the traditional rom-com pitfalls, there is still Hollywood-esque entertainment to be found throughout.

The Seahawk’s favorite films and shorts from 28th Cucalorus Film Festival

Bradley Earnshaw and Eriq Dixon • December 2, 2022

The 28th Cucalorus Film Festival came to a close on Nov. 20. After limited attendance following the pandemic’s onset, Cucalorus saw a high level of involvement this year, with 136 films and shorts shown across four days. Enjoy as The Seahawk staff writers Bradley Earnshaw and Eriq Dixon share the details of their favorites from the festival.

28th Cucalorus Film Festival begins in Downtown Wilmington

Nate Mauldin, Staff Writer • November 15, 2022

From films about parenthood to urban legends, conversations on poverty to Reading Rainbow, the 28th annual Cucalorus Film Festival is a multifaceted exploration of creativity with a huge variety of films and several stage performances to enjoy.

REVIEW: ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ graces movie screens as a touching tribute (Contains Spoilers)

Lanie Padgett, Staff Writer • November 14, 2022

After hitting theaters on Friday, Nov. 11, “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” proves an instant success for the MCU franchise. An unsurprising verdict, the sequel follows the fan-favorite “Black Panther,” which broke theaters in 2018 with its very-needed inclusion of an African MCU superhero. “Wakanda Forever” now pays tribute to late actor Chadwick Boseman (T’Challa) whilst introducing a new Black Panther in his place.

UNCW Theatre Department to present ‘Fight Girl Battle World’

Olivia Vizethann, Staff Writer • November 9, 2022

UNCW’s Theatre Department prepares to share their final production of the fall semester. This story tells a witty version of the Biblical story of Adam and Eve through a sci-fi lens in their upcoming production “Fight Girl Battle World.” Fans of “Star Wars” and “Star Trek” will enjoy this action-packed tale that indeed takes place in a galaxy far, far away.