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The nostalgia of ‘Gilmore Girls’ 25 years later

By Ainslie McKenna · Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025

The pilot episode celebrated its 25th birthday on Oct. 5.

The DMV: Humanity’s greatest crime against itself

By Joe Rudolph · Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025

“Dig deeper, and you’ll find something far more insidious.”

‘The Life of a Showgirl’: Taylor Swift’s unconvincing victory lap

By Luke Foley · Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025

The popstar’s reunion with Max Martin and Shellback for her 12th studio album is slickly produced yet uninspired.

The power and passion of the Notre Dame Symphony Orchestra

By Cate Stephens · Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025

Guest conductor Alastair Willis joined the Notre Dame Symphony Orchestra in their 2025 fall concert.

‘Nosferatu’: I didn’t know vampires were this freaky

By Matthew Rah · Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025

The blatantly sexual nature of this modern “Nosferatu” transforms it into a thrilling exploration of obsession, desire and inner turmoil that stands uniquely powerful, even in a sea of numerous vampire stories that precede it.

A guide to fall cinema

By Natalie Swiderski · Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025

Scene writer Natalie Swiderski gives her top five films to watch this fall.

‘100 Sound Effects’: An enthralling auditory journey

By Aislynn Fuller · Monday, Oct. 6, 2025

“These sounds are what make up the background of daily life. It was nice to be reminded of that fact.”

‘Grave of the Fireflies’ and the weight of war

By Kate Shin · Monday, Oct. 6, 2025

Is it really an anti-war film?

‘Twitches,’ it’s your 20th birthday!

By Aly Rothfus · Friday, Oct. 3, 2025

The movie’s ridiculous, but that doesn’t mean it’s bad.

What to do when your roommate moves out

By Danica Szabo · Friday, Oct. 3, 2025

She’s gone, and another’s moving in.

New Music Friday: The lead-up to ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ from other artists

By Mara Hall · Friday, Oct. 3, 2025

Artists gear up for the release of Taylor Swift’s 12th studio album by releasing their music this past Friday in hopes of getting a headstart on the Billboard charts.

What to do at football game if you don’t really like football

By Marguerite C. J. Marley · Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025

A step-by-step guide on making it through a game day when you are not the biggest football fan.

‘Vie’: Doja Cat goes retro

By Sydney Nelson · Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025

Doja Cat's return to pop is a successful throwback to the '80s.

‘In the Mouth of Madness’: 30 years of insanity

By Harry Penne · Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025

John Carpenter’s final installment in his apocalypse trilogy turns 30 this year and remains just as mind-bending and existential as before.

30 years of ‘Toy Story’: A brief retrospective

By Aislynn Fuller · Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025

“Toy Story” is still a classic film, not only because of how monumental it was for animation as a medium, but also for its relatability and overall earnestness.

‘Demon Slayer’ movie begins new series arc

By Sheila-Marie Manyara · Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025

Story arc-initiating “Demon Slayer” film features highs and lows.

Electrifying and urgent, ‘One Battle After Another’ meets our current moment

By Luke Foley · Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025

Director Paul Thomas Anderson and Leonardo DiCaprio team up for a wild journey through modern America.

Moreau: Building community inside and outside of class

By Aly Rothfus · Monday, Sept. 29, 2025

“We helped ourselves to bread, salad and baked ziti.”

Slowing down: ‘Little Forest’ at DPAC

By Kate Shin · Monday, Sept. 29, 2025

“Witnessing an audience engage with a story that was told entirely in Korean and filled with our cultural dishes deepened my gratitude for the power of media to bridge cultural gaps.”

‘Dancing with the Stars’ kicks off its 20th anniversary

By Ainslie McKenna · Friday, Sept. 26, 2025

The beloved dance competition show is back in full swing.

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