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Arts

Review: ‘Kinds of Kindness’ is a bleak, disappointing meditation on control

By Alexandra Surprenant | July 12, 2024

Starring Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons, Yorgos Lanthimos’s film is a painful expression of the sacrifices driven by desire.

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Review: “Fire Exit” is spellbinding

By Charlotte Hampton | July 12, 2024

In his debut novel, Morgan Talty ’16 writes about identity, family and the earth.

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Review: ‘Bridgerton’ Season 3 gives more than what you need and less of what you want

By Noelle Blake | July 5, 2024

The much anticipated third season of "Bridgerton" provides a less-than-satisfying continuation of the beloved series.

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Growing Pains and Gains: ‘Inside Out 2’ Captures the Heart of Adolescence

By Maria Hebling | June 28, 2024

“Inside Out 2” dives deeper into the complexities of young adulthood.

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Review: ‘Challengers’ is sexy, sporty fun

By Alexandra Surprenant | May 13, 2024

Directed by “Call Me By Your Name’s” Luca Gaudagnino, “Challengers” follows a love triangle between three tennis professionals.

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Review: ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ is long, complicated and beautiful

By Elle Muller | April 26, 2024

At 31 songs, the length of the double album will ultimately allow it to grow despite the initial blurring of songs and reliance on synth-pop sound.  

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Review: Fred Again Brings Movement to the Forefront

By Adrienne Murr | April 22, 2024

With Fred Again, the lyrics aren’t the point.

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Review: Conan Gray’s ‘Found Heaven’ presents harmonious fusion of nostalgia and emotion

By Maria Hebling | April 8, 2024

Gray released his third studio album, which captures the lasting impact of past relationships.

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Review: ‘20 Days in Mariupol’ presents a powerful story of human suffering and resilience

By Madeline Sawyer | April 1, 2024

The documentary examines the experiences of Ukrainians in a city under siege, revealing the harsh realities of war.

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Review: R.F. Kuang’s Novel ‘Yellowface’ thrives in its instability

By Caitlin FitzMaurice | February 26, 2024

R.F. Kuang’s novel “Yellowface” is a satirical dive into a writer’s journey in the cutthroat publishing industry. 

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Review: Oscar-nominated, live-action shorts showcase powerful stories of emotional healing

By Emily Broome | February 26, 2024

This year’s Oscar-nominated, live-action short films explore how characters work through grief, loss and trauma while trying to find meaning in life-altering events.

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Review: ‘32 Sounds’ Opens Our Eyes to the Power of Sound

By Emily Broome | February 5, 2024

The Academy Award-nominated director Sam Green documents how a forgotten sense can add a richness to everyday life and preserve moments past.

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Review: “Wonka” Draws Audience Members In With Its Visually-Stunning Effects and Compelling Story

By Emily Broome | February 2, 2024

The new prequel to Roald Dahl’s beloved “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” reminds us to keep dreaming.

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Review: “The Boy and the Heron” beautifully reflects the complexity of Hayao Miyazaki’s mind

By Alex Harris | January 22, 2024

Despite sometimes awkward pacing, Hayao Miyazaki’s final film is a captivating expression of his life and his thoughts about humanity and the world.

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Review: Emerald Fennell’s “Saltburn” is sexy and absurd at best, disappointing at worst

By Tess Bowler | January 22, 2024

Emerald Fennell offers up a toothless satire that doesn’t know what it’s poking fun at, but at least it looks beautiful doing it.

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Review: ‘Priscilla’ highlights the reality of living in an icon’s shadow

By Tess Bowler | November 10, 2023

Despite awkward pacing, Sofia Coppola’s adaptation of Priscilla Presley’s memoir is a beautiful look into a complicated life. 

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Review: Disney’s ‘Once Upon a Studio’ Revives Childhood Memories

By Maria Hebling | November 6, 2023

To celebrate their long history of iconic storytelling, Disney released a nine-minute short film.

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