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Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Season 33 of "Dancing with the Stars" airs on ABC, Disney+ and Hulu. Hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough, the show follows celebrity contestants learning ballroom dances.

“Dancing with the Stars” season 33 has revived a show previously on its last legs

Kate Gordon, Life Editor November 8, 2024

Before this most recent season, I was in second grade the last time I tuned in to “Dancing with the Stars.” The ballroom dancing competition show used to be a primetime staple of the late 2000s and...

Left to right: "We Live in Time," starring Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield, explores themes of love, death and grief with its emotionally-gripping characters and realistic plot.

“We Live in Time” is a masterclass in writing love and loss

Penelope Cloonan, Staff Writer November 8, 2024

Spoilers ahead. Trigger warnings for cancer, its complications and a graphic birth scene. “We Live in Time” presents itself as a standard love story, though it is anything but. Tobias (Andrew Garfield),...

Left to right: John B (Chase Stokes), Sarah (Madelyn Cline), Kiara (Madison Bailey), Cleo (Carlacia Grant), Pope (Jonathan Daviss) and JJ (Rudy Pankow) are up for another season of hoodwinks on Outer Banks.

“Outer Banks” season four delivers sun-kissed adventures and character development alike

Maryum Shaik, Contributing Writer November 1, 2024

On Oct. 10, “Outer Banks” returned for its highly anticipated fourth season, delivering even more thrilling adventures and complicated relationships. The first half of the season, which includes five...

Recently released musical adaptation “Joker: Folie à Deux” underwhelms DC fans due to Harley Quinn's lack of character depth and disappointing ending.

The killing joke: “Joker: Folie à Deux” leaves audiences wanting

Penelope Cloonan, Contributing Writer October 11, 2024

Spoilers ahead. Since 2019, DC fans have been waiting with bated breath for the follow-up to the hit movie “Joker” (2019). The original film was an experimental masterpiece, delving into a new,...

Eight horror movie recommendations perfect for Halloween, sorted by genre

Eight horror movie recommendations perfect for Halloween, sorted by genre

Joce Ortiz, Director of Digital Media October 11, 2024

We’ve finally reached the scariest month of the year, and to properly celebrate, I will be suggesting horror movies within different genres every week! Each suggestion below will include a summary of...

“Gilmore Girls” is the perfect show: Here’s why

Salsabeel Salem, Staff Writer October 11, 2024

“Cross my heart and hope no other neighborhood pets die,” Lorelai Gilmore says to her daughter’s teacher-turned-love-interest, Max Medina, on a chilly Connecticut night in the small town of Stars...

Starring 61-year-old Joan Vassos, "The Golden Bachelorette" is a new, more wholesome addition to the "The Bachelor" franchise.

“The Golden Bachelorette” premiere ushers in a breath of fresh air for the franchise

Zachary Treseler, News Editor September 27, 2024

Wednesday, Sept. 18 was a glorious day for the fans and followers of “The Bachelor” franchise. Calling themselves “Bachelor Nation,” many settled around their televisions for another season of...

The fourth season of "Emily in Paris" came out last month, evoking feelings of disappointment from viewers with its strange outfits and poor character development.

Season four of “Emily in Paris” is just as disappointing as the previous three

Esha Bagora, Social Media Editor September 27, 2024

Mild spoilers ahead.   “Emily in Paris”? It’s time for the show to get renamed to Emily in Rome. After watching the newly-released second half of season four of “Emily in Paris,” I...

"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...

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