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‘The White Lotus’ season 3 was the worst yet

By Sheila-Marie Manyara · Wednesday, April 16, 2025

“Did I just not understand this, or was there nothing to understand?”

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‘Rope’: Hitchcock’s suspenseful one-shot masterpiece

By Harry Penne · Monday, April 14, 2025

DPAC screened the film with a live score performed by the Solomon Gottfried Trio.

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The allure of Clairo’s ‘Charm’

By Jayden Espinoza · Friday, April 11, 2025

On a journey for self-discovery, Clairo lets audiences into her world with “Charm.”

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NSR puts ‘King Lear’ in the Dust Bowl

By Christopher Cope · Friday, April 11, 2025

"From the angle of my seat, it was cinematic."

‘Moana 2’ rides the waves of adventure

By Rosie Maese · Wednesday, April 9, 2025

'Moana 2' is an amazing time, but how does it compare to the original?

‘A Minecraft Movie’: A crafty film

By AJ Brookshire · Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Buckle up for a block-buster of a good time!

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Sound of SUB was (once again) a triumph

By Natalie Swiderski · Monday, April 7, 2025

Del Water Gap lived up to expectations.

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‘We Are Lady Parts’: The perils of representation

By Sheila-Marie Manyara · Monday, April 7, 2025

“The women in ‘We Are Lady Parts’ are loud, angry, messy, assertive and mostly autonomous.”

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In conversation with Mandy Patinkin

By Harry Penne · Friday, April 4, 2025

Get to know Mandy Patinkin ahead of "An Evening with Mandy Patinkin and Nathan Gunn."

‘The Life List’ gives a modern take on life goals

By Claire Watson · Wednesday, April 2, 2025

“The Life List,” a modern-day comedy, was recently released on Netflix.

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‘Death of a Unicorn’: A mystical take on class satire

By Luke Foley · Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Jenna Ortega stars in a tale of greed, murder and unicorns.

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In ‘All We Imagine as Light,’ Maximum City shines

By Angela Mathew · Monday, March 31, 2025

The film brought Mumbai to the Browning Cinema.

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‘Rush 50’: Anthology album celebrates big anniversary

By Harry Penne · Monday, March 31, 2025

“In 2025, the band celebrates the 50th anniversary of Peart’s arrival and establishment of the legendary lineup with a 50-track anthology album, ‘Rush 50.’”

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Lights! Camera! ‘Footloose’!

By Christopher Cope · Friday, March 28, 2025

“The musical numbers were undoubtedly the highlight of the production, bringing energy and vibrancy to the stage.”

'American Fiction' and black storytelling

‘American Fiction’ and black storytelling

By Sheila-Marie Manyara · Wednesday, March 26, 2025

A reflection on the film and the societal constriction of black authors

For your consideration, the Lyric Opera

For your consideration, the Lyric Opera

By Peter Mikulski · Wednesday, March 26, 2025

A look at the Lyric Opera of Chicago's last few shows this semester, accessible for students

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Record-breaking ‘Ne Zha 2’ deserves the hype

By Sheila-Marie Manyara · Monday, March 24, 2025

A Chinese production claims the title of highest-grossing animated film.

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Don’t you (forget about ‘The Breakfast Club’)

By Harry Penne · Monday, March 24, 2025

The film is turning 40.

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‘Black Bag’ bites off as much as it can chew

By Peter Mikulski · Monday, March 24, 2025

The movie’s relatively narrow scope doesn’t mean it’s boring. In fact, “Black Bag” is pretty riveting, from its zippy opening to its sudden ending.

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‘The Day the Earth Blew Up’: A new film with old Tunes

By Andy Ottone · Friday, March 21, 2025

The Looney Tunes are back in theaters, after a few years of uncertainty.

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Ostermann responds to criticism over abortion rights advocacy

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ND Right to Life: A pro-life call to action on the Ostermann case

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