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Gorillaz’s ‘The Mountain’ is transcendent

By Aislynn Fuller · Monday, March 23, 2026

Gorillaz’s newest album, one of its best in years, is a powerful meditation on mortality and grief.

'Fackham Hall' is a hilarious British drama spoof

By Marguerite C. J. Marley · Monday, March 23, 2026

The new HBO Max film delivers big laughs by ruthlessly parodying British dramas like "Downton Abbey."

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Bugonia was too honest for the Oscars

By Luke Foley · Friday, March 20, 2026

This year's Oscars greatly snubbed the Yorgos Lanthimos film.

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Harry Styles is back in the mainstream

By Natalie Swiderski · Friday, March 20, 2026

Styles takes his music in a different direction with his new album.

Oscars postmortem: Hollywood’s biggest night mostly got it right

By Luke Foley · Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Looking at the outcomes of the 2026 Academy Awards.

Animation at the 2026 Oscars: A diary

By Sheila-Marie Manyara · Wednesday, March 18, 2026

An examination of the animated films at the 2026 Academy Awards.

Is anything a secret anymore?: How digital leaks have changed hype

By Sydney Jansen · Thursday, March 5, 2026

We are fortunate to endure the wait for what comes next in our lives, especially in the realm of entertainment.

The conclusion to the new ‘Bridgerton’ season delivers

By Marguerite C. J. Marley · Thursday, March 5, 2026

The new season of “Bridgerton” returns the show to its Regency-era roots, and though it’s a bit less steamy than previous seasons, it delivers in all the ways that matter.

Silence of the chipmunks

By Allison Abplanalp · Wednesday, March 4, 2026

A humor column. One step too far and three years of guilt.

How to properly do a technology detox

By Danica Szabo · Tuesday, March 3, 2026

To free your mind from the shackles of technology, you must let go of everything.

Bruno Mars is all about love on ‘The Romantic’

By Rosie Maese · Monday, March 2, 2026

Bruno Mars’s comeback solo album is a lush, retro-inspired exploration of love.

The Keenan Revue at 50

By Luke Foley · Monday, March 2, 2026

Keenan Hall reminds us why its signature dorm event has become a cultural institution on campus over the past 50 years.

Margaritaville mindset: Lessons from fool’s spring

By Matt Norton · Friday, Feb. 27, 2026

You don’t have to wait for the weather to get warm to start your spring lifestyle.

God Loves a 'Prizefighter'

By Sydney Jansen · Friday, Feb. 27, 2026

Mumford & Sons latest album offers thoughtful reflections on faith and redemption that are perfect for Lenten season.

‘Rockne: Life & Legacy’: A holistic portrait of a coach

By Harry Penne · Friday, Feb. 27, 2026

The “Rockne: Life & Legacy” exhibition provides insights into all aspects of the coach’s life.

We are all Punch the monkey

By Ainslie McKenna · Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026

Like Punch the monkey, everyone faces rejection and loneliness at some point. But luckily for Punch, and us, the story doesn’t end there.

‘Ca$ino’: A reflective project falls short

By Matt Norton · Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026

Baby Keem has dropped a semi-consistent, well-produced album with sufficient flow, yet few standout tracks.

We cannot allow AI to ruin music

By Rose Maese · Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026

Being human is imperfectness, making mistakes, emotion and soul. This humanity is what music needs now more than ever.

Prediction markets: The world is now your casino

By Matt Norton · Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026

Should we be worried about a culture that gambles on everything?

Saint Mary’s theater department shines in ‘Crimes of the Heart’

By Marguerite C. J. Marley · Monday, Feb. 23, 2026

Caidi McDonald and Lucy Smith’s Senior Comprehensive production brings the classic southern play to life with strong performances and intimate staging.

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Gorillaz’s ‘The Mountain’ is transcendent

'Fackham Hall' is a hilarious British drama spoof

Bugonia was too honest for the Oscars

Harry Styles is back in the mainstream

Oscars postmortem: Hollywood’s biggest night mostly got it right

Animation at the 2026 Oscars: A diary

Is anything a secret anymore?: How digital leaks have changed hype

The conclusion to the new ‘Bridgerton’ season delivers

Silence of the chipmunks

How to properly do a technology detox

Bruno Mars is all about love on ‘The Romantic’

The Keenan Revue at 50

Margaritaville mindset: Lessons from fool’s spring

God Loves a 'Prizefighter'

‘Rockne: Life & Legacy’: A holistic portrait of a coach

We are all Punch the monkey

‘Ca$ino’: A reflective project falls short

We cannot allow AI to ruin music

Prediction markets: The world is now your casino

Saint Mary’s theater department shines in ‘Crimes of the Heart’

Ostermann declines Liu Institute directorship following backlash over abortion advocacy

Students plan ‘March on the Dome’ for Friday to protest Ostermann appointment

We are all Punch the monkey

ND cuts ties with The Ph.D. Project, reaches agreement with Education Department

Does Notre Dame deserve an ‘F’ for free expression?