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‘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.

‘The Play That Goes Wrong’: A play done right

By Marguerite C. J. Marley · Friday, Oct. 11, 2024

SMC's upcoming production of “The Play That Goes Wrong” is a real side-splitter.

Imagine a world with Twenty One Pilots

By Naischa Puri · Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024

Experiencing Twenty One Pilots for the first time live in concert did not disappoint.

Why Gabriel LaBelle is up next

By Jack Horton · Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024

Up-and-coming actor Gabriel LaBelle is set to star in the upcoming film “Saturday Night”, and it will be a performance you do not want to miss.

Broadway isn’t dying — you just grew up

By Andy Ottone · Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024

New Broadway shows for younger audiences aren’t killing theater culture — they're expanding it.

Meet Hollywood’s new scream queens

By Andy Ottone · Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024

The horror genre has had plenty of memorable leading ladies; let's meet the next generation.

‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ is a brilliant f*** you

By Luke Foley · Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024

The sequel to the hit 2019 film is designed to frustrate and challenge fans, and it's all the better for it.

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