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‘The Color of Pomegranates’: The greatest (and the weirdest)

By Peter Mikulski · Monday, Nov. 11, 2024

Bleeding fruit, black lace, intricate costumes, bizarre staging, cavernous sets — and no dialogue.

Children's movies are for adults too

By Mackenzie Horton · Friday, Nov. 8, 2024

Growing up with the films of childhood.

Sea change: Japanese studios' American expansion

By Ayden Kowalski · Friday, Nov. 8, 2024

Could American cinema have a wider, more globally-engaged future?

‘NO TITLE AS OF 13 FEBRUARY 2024 28,340 DEAD’: Passion or empathy?

By Christopher Cope · Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024

Godspeed You! Black Emperor's much lauded new album tackles the war in Gaza, but is it a work of art or a political flier?

‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ celebrates tenth anniversary

By Claire Watson · Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024

Remembering the beloved classic.

Scene Selections: Election edition

By Observer Scene Staff · Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024

The staff of Scene share their favorite political artworks.

‘Conclave’ is unorthodox

By Peter Mikulski · Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024

On Catholic filmmaking and its discontents.

‘Saturday Night Live’ got the job done

By Andy Ottone · Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024

John Mulaney and Chappell Roan bring musical excellence to SNL.

‘CHROMAKOPIA’: A new Tyler the Creator

By Jayden Espinoza · Monday, Nov. 4, 2024

The man under Tyler the Creator’s mask.

South Bend Symphony Orchestra performs the music of ‘Harry Potter’

By Claire Watson · Monday, Nov. 4, 2024

Scene's Claire Watson discusses her experience watching the South Bend Symphony Orchestra perform live alongside “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert.”

‘English Teacher’ is so good (but too small)

By Peter Mikulski · Friday, Nov. 1, 2024

“And such small portions!”

The underground impact of ‘Smallville’

By Madyson Casiano · Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024

Smallville, an early 2000s superhero series, resonates for today.

‘Saturday Night’ fails to keep its audience up until 11:30 p.m.

By Marguerite C. J. Marley · Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024

Saturday Night succeeds in some ways, but ultimately misses the mark.

Our eyes are still on ‘Coraline’

By Harry Penne · Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024

“It is a horror film hiding behind a PG rating.”

‘The Apprentice’: A fascinating Donald Trump origin story

By Luke Foley · Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024

Ever heard of him?

‘Mean Girls’ franchise turns 20 (and sour)

By Rosie Maese · Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024

After two decades of “Mean Girls” content, is it time to give it this intellectual property a break?

‘Heartstopper’: Timely messages magically delivered

By Claire Watson · Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024

“Heartstopper” matches its adorable combination of animation and live action with deeply moving stories of struggle and self-discovery.

Superheroes, monsters and ... witches?

By Claire Watson · Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024

Marvel’s newest show, “Agatha All Along,” is a nonsensical waste of time.

‘Gastronauts’: Playing with your food

By Andy Ottone · Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024

Dropout's latest competition-show sets their culinary sights on the stars.

The emotional roller coaster of ‘Inside Out 2’

By Claire Watson · Monday, Oct. 14, 2024

The sequel breaks new ground but is just as good as the original.

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