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February 18, 2015
stmurattlernews.com
Entertainment I 13
Television series offers viewers fresh look at Marvel
Amira Santin
Contributing Writer
A new ABC television show aims
to uncover some questions of
several popular Marvel movies.
ABC’s new television show, Marvel’s
Agent Carter, serves as an interesting
prequel to many popular Marvel
movies including Captain America,
Iron Man, Thor and the Avengers.
The series, which began airing on
Jan. 6, stars Hayley Atwell as Peggy
Carter — who had a minor part in
the “Captain America: The First
Avenger” as Steve Roger’s love
interest — in the post-World War
II 1940’s. The show also features
Howard Stark, Iron Man a.k.a.
Tony Stark’s father.
The show aims to uncover
questions that were left
unanswered in the gaps between
the first Captain America film
and the modern Marvel cinematic
universe. Throughout the show,
S.H.I.E.L.D. is being formed. However,
the company that Peggy works for is still
called S.S.R., and most of her missions
are not yet related to many of the
things associated with S.H.I.E.L.D. in
modern times.
Most of the newly-founded-
S.H.I.E.L.D. equipment is developed
by Howard Stark. At this time he is still
working alongside Anton Vanko, who makes a
brief appearance in “Iron Man 2,” and whose son
becomes the main villain, Crimson Dynamo, in
the same film.
Other characters that have not had much
time in the light will be explored further. For
instance, Edwin Jarvis acts as the personal butler
to Howard Stark and serves as the inspiration for
Tony Stark’s artificial intelligence, J.A.R. V.LS.
The history and origins of the characters will be
explained in greater depth and their stories will
give greater context to the heroes in the Marvel
universe, from beginning to end.
The 1940’s premise of the show was already
set in the first Captain America movie and is
faithfully recreated on television. Although
the budget for the show is comparable to that
of other TV shows, only eight episodes
will be filmed, leaving more money to
spend on the props and settings. This
achieves a more realistic and beautiful
setting as well as explaining how the
production team can accomplish
such crazy and awesome stunts.
Currently, the TV show has been
gaining fans, but not entirely at a
quick pace. The networks anticipate
a growth in views within the next
few weeks. Following the story of
a strong female character who has
her entirely own life completely
independent of a reinforcing
superhero, Agent Carter has
attracted an interesting range
of audience members engaged
in the story. Though initially,
the TV show was almost drawn
from airing because of fear
of a negative reaction from
young male boys who are
the major viewer pool. ABC
has chosen to give the show
more airtime as a means to
expand their network and vary
their programming.
Plot twists, caveats, and fast-paced action
are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to this
new, iconic show featuring a strong, intelligent female
lead, along with a diverse and unique storyline. This
show is a definite must-watch, especially for anyone
interested in learning more about the backstory to
some of Marvel’s most iconic superheroes.
Audiences can catch Agent Carter on ABC
Tuesdays at 9/8c.
I marvelcinematicuniverse.com
Library art show showcases university talents
Danielle Lopez
Contributing Writer
Earlier this month, the Art
Department sponsored the “All in
the Family Art Show” which featured
paintings, sculptures, silk tapestries,
drawings and pressed plants all
created by faculty and staff of
St. Mary’s.
Since such an exhibit has not
appeared on campus in some time, the
Art Department thought it was time
to shake-off the dust and resuscitate it.
“I haven’t participated for many
years,” Prof. James Joffe, of the Art
Department, said. “It’s great to show
off the talent here at St. Mary’s.”
Joffe’s work, two intriguing abstract
pieces pulsating with color, appears
alongside other Art Department
greats including, Theresa Northway,
M.F.A., Christina Ramsey, M.F.A. and
Brian St. John, M.F.A. and Chair of
the Art Department.
The show is open to all faculty,
so the exhibit was also composed
of faculty from other departments.
Other memorable works included
the photographs of Larry Hufford,
ph.D, professor of political
sciences, Kim Kennedy’s, director
of graphics services, oil on canvas
and embroidered tapestry, and
the salient poem, presented on
handmade paper, by Glenn Hughes,
Ph.D., professor of philosophy.
Hufford’s photos depicted
striking images of everyday life
and people in the Guatemalan
Highlands. Meanwhile, Kennedy
displayed an embroidered and dyed
silk tapestry.
Students were pleasantly
astonished to find that the people
who teach and work at St. Mary’s
had hidden artistic talents.
“I am very surprised that there
are this many people within the
staff that have talent,” Dominique
Tijerina said. “It is very inspiring.”
The ultimate goal of “All in the
Family” is to reveal that everyone
has the ability to create art. Perusing
the great works on display can help
anyone reach this goal and even
encourage them to go out and make
their own art.
The exhibit opened Feb. 5 and is
on display on the second floor of the
Lous J. Blume Library. There is no
fee, and all are welcome to browse
the artistic wonders produced by the
talented faculty and staff.
Junior biology majors, Lisa Wong (foreground) and Maristelle Co (background),
admire Patricia Somach's "Rendition of Indian Rock Art"
I Photo by Alex Eakins
Grammys focuses
on more than music
This year's Grammy
Awards highlighted
current social and political
issues through various
kinds of performances.
Manuela Gonzalez
Entertainment Editor
@Bonjour_Manuela
This year’s Grammys were a
cathartic experience featuring
moments that were incredibly
entertaining, surprising and, at
times, a little lacking.
Kanye West brought the wow
factor (again) when he nearly went
for the mic as Beck was awarded
Album of the Year for “Morning
Phase.” Backstage footage revealed
Kanye talking to Taylor Swift, and
seemingly making amends for a
similar incident a few years prior.
The music did not phase the
fashion seen throughout the entire
night, most notably, Rihanna’s pink
and frilly ‘loofa dress,’ which looked
like a mound of cotton candy bits.
It sparked a series of memes almost
immediately online.
Plenty of fans were disappointed
at the performance turnout,
specifically by acts such as Pharr ell,
who performed his prior hit
“Happy” yet again. Still others were
enthralled by other performances.
This year’s artists managed
to bring numerous issues to the
forefront. Katy Perry discussed
domestic violence by opening up
her performance with live poetry.
A prerecorded video from President
Obama sent a strong message on the
issues of rape and domestic abuse.
Beyonce caused a positive uproar
with her “Take My Hand. Precious
Lord” performance.
As the song begins, her background
dancers posed in the iconic “hands up,
don’t shoot” manner consistent with
the #BlackLivesMatter movement.
This statement was further instilled
by Prince’s comment in presenting
Album of the Year when he added,
“Like books and black lives, albums
still matter.”
A blend of social issues, political
issues and the classic bout of the
Grammy nominees is really what
made this 57th annual presentation
one to remember. A plethora of
musical genres were represented,
including gospel as well as Latin and
new age jazz.
Some performances proved
shocking and amazing such as Annie
Lennox’s tantalizing duet with Hozier
and even a show by Colombian singer
and songwriter Juanes.
Some of the winners announced
during the night were not on par with
the audience’s expectations—Beck
beating out Beyonce for Album of the
Year. Other awards were a refreshing
surprise, such as Sam Smith beating
out Iggy Azalea for Record of the Year.
Overall, a refreshing variety
of music was present with live
performances including Lady Gaga,
Annie Lenox, Janelle Monae, Paul
McCartney, Jennifer Hudson, Ne-
Yo, Katy Perry, Asha Morris, Ryan
Tedder, Babyface, Ariana Grande,
Andrea Bocelli, The Band Perry, John
Legend, Stevie Wonder, Tony Benett,
Ed Sheeran, Gary Clark Jr., Jill Scott
and even India.Arie.
Though hosting upscale award
shows in Los Angeles is nothing new
to the public, the night was an event to
remember, and something the viewers
will be talking about for weeks
to come.
Beyonce holds the Grammys for Best Surround Sound Album, Best R&B
Performance and Best R&B Song at the 2015 Grammy Awards. I latimes.com
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