ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT: WOMEN IN FILM
Independent Women…in Film! By Drew Dorsey During the month of July, Wiles Magazine revels in a month-long celebration of independent thinkers, voices and expression. What better way to celebrate independent expression than with independent films? But what exactly are independent films? Independent films are typically created outside the major film studio structure. They tend to have a more […]
PURSE STRINGS: MAKING MUSIC
MAKING MUSIC WITH MIKE ELIZONDO By Teryl Warren You’ve seen the super stars in concerts and on award shows, but how much do you know about the people behind the scenes who help them get to the top of the charts? From musicians to songwriters and sound engineers, it takes a team of talented artists to […]
WORLD VIEW: FEMALE DALAI LAMA?
Dalai Lama Successor… Could Be a Woman? By Rashida Wallace The dinner menu from a political fundraiser in Sydney, Australia recently went viral after many discovered the name of one of the entrées was the “Julia Gillard Kentucky Fried Quail: small breasts, huge thighs, and a big red box.” It seems that this menu item […]
WOMEN,SPORTS & SOCIETY
WOMEN, SPORTS & SOCIETY: A LOOK AT ESPN FILMS’ SERIES NINE FOR XI By Teryl Warren In 1972, then-President Richard Nixon signed Title IX – a law that barred gender discrimination in all aspects of education in schools that receive federal aid – and, in the process, greatly expanded athletic opportunities for women. In […]
WILES TUNES: CLASSIC CROONERS
By Drew Dorsey Their songs make us swoon and are the soundtrack for our first kisses, walks down the aisle and post break-up wallowing sessions. Classic crooners sweetly interpret a ballad’s beautiful poetic lyrics and melody into more than just a song. Their voices create moments that are simply ripe for romance. This […]
THE BOYS OF SUMMER
COVER STORY: THE BOYS OF SUMMER From men of steel to dynamic father-son duos, men are totally running the show at the box office this summer. We hope you’ve got your popcorn and candy ready, because this summer, the movie theater will be the hottest ticket in town. Take a look at our list of […]
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT: TYLER PERRY & OWN
To Have or Have Not? By Drew Dorsey Encompassing privilege, facades, and dysfunction, Tyler Perry’s new series The Haves and the Have Nots is catching the attention of audiences everywhere. In the past, Perry has garnered a great deal of backlash from critics claiming that he exploits and creates misconceptions about the African American community […]
WORLD VIEW – ALFONSO PORTILLO
Former Guatemalan President facing embezzlement charges By Rashida Wallace From Manuel Noriega to former Honduran president Manuel Zelaya, the tiny nations that make up Central America have seen more than their share of wayward leaders. And now, add the name of Alfonso Portillo to that notorious list. On May 24, 2013, former Guatemalan President Alfonso […]
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT: BREAKING BOUNDARIES
Self-funded art in Dubai Breaking boundaries for art’s sake “The Big Picture” contemporary art exhibition was hosted by the Gallery of Light at Dubai Community Theatre & Art Centre (DUCTAC) on the weekend of 6 – 8 June 2013. It explored multifaceted artistic creations, featuring paintings, photography, sculpture, digital art, performance art, installation as well as audiovisual arts. […]
FASHION & BEAUTY: A WELL-DRESSED MAN
WILES STYLE FOR HIM 8 Essential Things that Every Well-dressed Man Knows! When it comes to style, we women definitely have a leg up on the guys. We have dozens of style icons, fashion magazines and retail outlets to help us pull our wardrobes together. Not to mention the endless array of cosmetics, hair and […]