Skip to Content, Navigation, or Footer.

The Observer

Sunday, May 10, 2026

Grad Ads

Observer Store Subscribe

Scene

TOBIAS_BEETLEJUICE_WEBGRAPHIC

'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice': Franchise revival stretches the formula

By Claire Watson · Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024

The long-awaited sequel struggles to continue the beloved franchise

Minecraft Web.jpg

‘A Minecraft Movie’: Sure ... but why?

By Andy Ottone · Monday, Sept. 9, 2024

“Minecraft” is the next big game to get a movie, but maybe we should pump the brakes a bit instead.

Nora Ephron Web Graphic

It’s Nora Ephron fall

By Marguerite C. J. Marley · Friday, Sept. 6, 2024

While we wait for the leaves to start changing colors, Nora Ephron remains able to evoke the comfort we desire.

Doechi Web Graphic

Doechii bites back on ‘Alligator Bites Never Heal‘

By Jayden Espinoza · Friday, Sept. 6, 2024

In what might be the year's most entertaining rap album, Doechii proves she is the one to watch.

TOBIAS_REAGAN_WEBGRAPHIC

‘Reagan’ flounders in shallow waters

By Luke Foley · Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024

The biopic’s attempts to hallow the 40th U.S. President are hollow.

TOBIAS_GRAVITYFALLS_WEBGRAPHIC

‘Gravity Falls’ and the return to summer

By Andy Ottone · Monday, Sept. 2, 2024

It's been eight years since the end of "Gravity Falls," so why are people still talking about it?

TOBIAS_CHALLENGERS_WEBGRAPHIC

What the deuce is to love about 'Challengers'?

By Peter Mikulski · Monday, Sept. 2, 2024

Sex sells, and so do jokes.

Sequels Web Graphic.jpg

What’s next after a summer full of sequels?

By Jack Horton · Monday, Sept. 2, 2024

Jack Horton proposes three classic hits ripe for remakes after this sequel-stuffed summer.

911 Lonestar Web Graphic.jpg

‘911: Lonestar’ set to release fifth season

By Claire Watson · Monday, Sept. 2, 2024

Claire Watson recaps the plot and production of "911: Lonestar" in anticipation of its soon-to-come fifth season.

brat web banner.jpg

Not just a ‘brat’ summer

By Jayden Espinoza · Friday, Aug. 30, 2024

And what Charli XCX teaches about the seasons of life...

The Bear Web Graphic.jpg

‘The Bear’ Season 3: Letting them cook

By Andy Ottone · Friday, Aug. 30, 2024

The latest season of "The Bear" (like its main character) crumples under the weight of expectations.

Deadpool and Wolverine Web Graphic.jpg

‘Deadpool & Wolverine’: A better future for superhero films

By Marguerite C. J. Marley · Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024

Deadpool’s Marvel Cinematic Universe debut is an exemplar for unique, impassioned superhero filmmaking.

brat web banner

THEO360: A catholic reading of Charli XCX's ‘brat’

By Peter Mikulski · Friday, Aug. 23, 2024

Here's a guide to Charli XCX's ‘brat’— oh, and exegesis.

An 'As You Like It' to love

By Peter Mikulski · Friday, Aug. 23, 2024

I'm skeptical of modernist Shakespeare productions, but this one's worth your Welcome Weekend time.

Panethiere Seniors in the Performing Arts Web Graphic Color

Seniors in the performing arts remember 2020-2024

By Peter Mikulski · Thursday, May 16, 2024

All the highs (the sold-out shows, the standing ovations, etc.) and all the lows (the pandemic).

Buldings Web Graphic

Four years bring five (architecturally mediocre) buildings

By Peter Mikulski · Thursday, May 16, 2024

Here's a review of the buildings that went up during the class of 2024's time on campus.

Web Graphic Template Illustrator

Jojo Siwa is bad at being bad

By Peter Mikulski · Wednesday, May 1, 2024

The former child star from Nebraska tries, and fails, to be naughty.

TOBIAS_fallguy_webgraphic

'The Fall Guy' is full of stunts, laughs and romance

By Luke Foley · Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt dazzle in this fun tribute to the stunt industry.

DPAC Working File

Presenting by DPAC: The 2024-2025 program annotated

By Peter Mikulski · Monday, April 29, 2024

Thoughts on the upcoming program for the Debartolo Performing Arts Center's 2024-2025 season.

pemco show working file

‘We’re Home’: A PEMCo Revue review

By Claire Lyons · Monday, April 29, 2024

A reflection on PEMCo's revue and the last three seasons of theatre.

Trending

Paul Blaschko and the irony of our academic mission

University shifts to full ban of e-bikes on campus

AI company, Kerra, promoted to students on Monday evening

Notre Dame students receive promotional email about AI start-up company

Departing ND Rectors - 1

Three rectors depart campus at year's end

Weather Channel at 12:56

Tornado warning issued on Notre Dame emergency notification system

Powered by

Solutions by The State News

All Content © 2026 The Observer