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The Observer

"Deadpool & Wolverine" is the highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time thanks to its hilariously vulgar protagonist and superior soundtrack.

“Deadpool & Wolverine” was the movie of the summer

Aambar Agarwal, Social Media Manager September 20, 2024

This past July, the long-awaited third “Deadpool” film was released, six years after the sequel. And it was, by far, the most hilarious installment in the franchise. With its adult humor, deprecating...

“Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue” was a blast

Aambar Agarwal, Social Media Manager September 6, 2024

Last month, “Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue” came to Playhouse Square and it was a riot. Set in the present day, the play follows what the ladies have been up to since the show went off air. Hilarious...

“Dìdi," a new comedy/drama film, follows the story of a 13-year-old Taiwanese-American boy as he navigates growing up while learning to embrace his heritage.

“Dìdi” is a heartfelt meditation on family and Asian American identity

Darcy Chew, Sports Editor September 6, 2024

On Jan. 19, “Dìdi” premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival where it won the U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award for Best Ensemble and Audience Award: U.S. Dramatic. The film follows Chris Wang...

Left to right: Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell and Anthony Ramos star in "Twisters," an original film that stands out in a sea of disappointing remakes and sequels.

“Twisters” is surprisingly fun

Kate Gordon, Life Editor August 23, 2024

Mild spoilers ahead.   Where have all the good movies gone? Over the past couple of years, this seems to be the question on every movie-goer’s lips. Most new releases at the box office...

Netflix's newest international thriller, "Three-Body Problem," inspired by the critically aclaimed novels by Liu Cixin, falls short in its screen adaptation. With a lack of Asian representation and excessive use profane imagery, the series highlights Hollywood's obsession with westernizing media.

Chaos theory on screen: Random, unnecessary changes to Netflix’s “3 Body Problem” are its downfall

Darcy Chew, Copy Editor April 5, 2024

On March 21, Netflix released all eight episodes of its highly anticipated show “3 Body Problem,” based on the Nebula Award-nominated and Hugo Award-winning book of the same name and its subsequent...

“Love is Blind” season six is bad reality TV at its finest

“Love is Blind” season six is bad reality TV at its finest

Shivangi Nanda, Executive Editor March 29, 2024

In the world of Tinder and Hinge where first-impressions reign supreme, many feel as though personality takes the backseat when entering the dating pool. Enter the reality dating show “Love is Blind,”...

"The Marvels," featuring Captain Marvel (middle), Ms. Marvel (left) and Captain Monica Rambeau (right), relies heavily on humorous cinematic effects which ultimately lead the film to fall flat—a common theme within the recent releases of MCU Phase 5.

“The Marvels”: MCU Phase 5’s highly anticipated trio

Gloria Liu, Staff Writer March 22, 2024

Throughout the long history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), female characters have taken the franchise by storm. While Phase 3 phased out a few longstanding icons and Phase 4 introduced new ones...

Justine Triet's thrilling courtroom drama "Anatomy of a Fall" has already garnered praise, including winning two Golden Globes, and it is slated to gain more with five upcoming Academy Award nominations.

“Anatomy of a Fall” is as forensic as the name suggests

Kethan Srinivasan, Social Media Content Creator March 1, 2024

Most courtroom dramas tend to be compelling pieces of Oscar bait, and for good reason: revelatory investigations, intense cross-examinations and a restoration to order take a heavy weight off the audience’s...

The Last Dinner Party releases highly anticipated debut album "Prelude to Ecstasy" with cover art that symbolizes the dramatic tone of the tracks.

“Prelude to Ecstasy” is a shallow spectacle

Kate Gordon, Life Editor February 16, 2024

From the titular opening track of “Prelude to Ecstacy,” it’s clear that The Last Dinner Party is trying to put on a show. A review from The Guardian puts it best: the orchestral overture is “so...

Catering to a wide audience from die-hard football fans to those only tuning in to the Super Bowl for the ads, the newest season of HBO's "Hard Knocks" features a deep dive into the Miami Dolphins and its standout players.

Highlights from the latest “Hard Knocks” documentary with the Miami Dolphins

Gloria Liu, Contributing Writer February 16, 2024

For the 2023 NFL season, “Hard Knocks”—a collaboration between HBO and the NFL—featured the Miami Dolphins, arguably one of the greatest powerhouses in the NFL. Every NFL in-season, “Hard Knocks”...

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