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A based guide to looksmaxxing

By Danica Szabo · Friday, Jan. 30, 2026

Advice from one bro to another

‘His and Hers:’ An engaging, if tired story

By Marguerite C. J. Marley · Friday, Jan. 30, 2026

The new Netflix thriller falls flat.

'The Rip:' a review

By Rosie Maese · Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026

“The Rip” succeeds as a focused genre piece that understands its own limitations as a traditional Netflix thriller but also carries significant strength and emotional weight.

Harry Styles returns with ‘Aperture’

By Natalie Swiderski · Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026

The English singer releases a new, highly anticipated single.

'The Pitt' Season 2 gets off to a strong start

By Marguerite C. J. Marley · Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026

The beloved medical drama returns with a confident, mature sophomore season.

Our Own Sundance: The 37th Annual Notre Dame Student Film Festival

By Luke Foley · Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026

From personal documentaries to absurdist satire, FTT students reveal what the next generation of filmmaking might look like.

‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery:’ a review

By Marguerite C. J. Marley · Friday, Jan. 23, 2026

The newest of the “Knives Out” franchise stumbles in its third installment.

Why we’re yearning for a 2016 comeback

By Aly Rothfus · Friday, Jan. 23, 2026

Is 2026 really the new 2016?

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‘Echoes of Eire’: A riveting journey through Ireland in dance

By Luke Foley · Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026

The Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s Irish Dance Team’s annual showcase is a dynamic and exciting display of Ireland’s rich dancing heritage.

‘People We Meet on Vacation’ restores nostalgia to rom-coms

By Jiya Patel · Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026

“People We Meet on Vacation” allows audiences to experience something they didn’t even realize they were missing.

‘Stranger Things’ loses its way by chasing the crowd

By Ana Prestamo · Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026

“The tragedy of ‘Stranger Things’ — I believe — is not that it evolved, but that it forgot why it worked in the first place.”

Is Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ actually ‘Frankenstein’?

By Isabela Garza Sanchez · Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026

An examination of how well del Toro’s “Frankenstein” adheres to Shelley’s original novel.

The ‘Stranger Things’ finale was so questionable, it sent fans into mass psychosis

By Cate Stephens · Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026

The crazed creation of Conformity Gate says a lot about the series’ end.

‘Don’t Be Dumb:’ A$AP Rocky is all grown up now

By Natalie Swiderski · Monday, Jan. 19, 2026

The rap artist’s long-awaited new album is a dynamic return.

'The Friend of the Family': A discussion with author Dean Koontz

By Harry Penne · Monday, Jan. 19, 2026

Author Dean Koontz spoke to Scene about his new novel, “The Friend of the Family.”

What you missed from the Golden Globes

By Mara Hall · Friday, Jan. 16, 2026

A look at the winners and fashion from the 83rd Golden Globes.

‘Is This Thing On?:’ A refreshing take on marriage

By Luke Foley · Friday, Jan. 16, 2026

Bradley Cooper’s directing talents shine in new drama.

‘Song Sung Blue’ turned Hugh

By Sydney Jansen · Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026

Hugh Jackman delights Gen Z in the new film, "Song Sung Blue."

‘Marty Supreme’ is not the film you think it is

By Luke Foley · Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026

Beneath the manic energy and ping-pong spectacle, Josh Safdie’s latest film is a surprisingly sincere meditation on family and ambition.

How to survive as a young person in the 2026 job crisis

By Danica Szabo · Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026

Desperate times call for desperate measures.

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