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‘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.

Observer on the ground: A haunted house experience

By Claire Watson · Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024

Notre Dame’s Themed Entertainment Association serves up a haunted house full of foresty fears.

Glee Club’s 109th reunion concert: They’ve still got it!

By Marguerite C. J. Marley · Monday, Oct. 7, 2024

Glee Club members present and past wow under the baton of Daniel Stowe.

‘The Dark Crystal’ is just dark enough

By Peter Mikulski · Monday, Oct. 7, 2024

And that's 100% on purpose.

‘The Wolves’: A pack’s struggle

By Rosie Maese · Friday, Oct. 4, 2024

FTT’s production of ‘The Wolves’ creates a home for vulnerability, introspection and ... howls?

The frightening power of Pauline Kael

By Peter Mikulski · Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024

The Browning Cinema is screening “Bonnie and Clyde,” a chance to watch a great movie and an opportunity to the enter the world of the greatest film critic of all time.

The artistry of movie tie-in music

By Andy Ottone · Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024

From Top Gun to Top Gun: Maverick, music made for movies has dominated the zeitgeist. But, should it?

‘Longlegs’ can't scare up a good story

By Rosie Maese · Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024

The blood-curdling imagery of “Longlegs” doesn't compensate for its lack of suspense and uncompelling lead

‘The Unforgettable Fire’ at 40: U2’s grand artistic leap forward

By Luke Foley · Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024

U2's fourth album remains unforgettable 40 years after its release.

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