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Cynthia Erivo's and Ariana Grande's performances as Elphaba and Glinda were phenomenal in the new cinema adaptation of "Wicked," with their energy and vocals making the show an unforgettable watch.

“Wicked” is an astoundifying translation from stage to screen

Penelope Cloonan, Staff Writer December 6, 2024

It seems the “Wicked” movie has been in the works for as long as I can remember. The musical first appeared on Broadway in 2003 and the movie adaptation was announced in 2012. Many young people, including...

Paul Mescal (left) stars in "Gladiator II" as Lucius Verus. Ariana Grande (middle) and Cynthia Erivo (right) star in "Wicked" as Glinda and Elphaba, respectively. Both movies premiere on Friday, Nov. 22.

“Glicked” is unlikely to replicate the success of “Barbenheimer”: An exploration of major pre-release problems in both films

Kate Gordon, Life Editor November 22, 2024

Note: This piece was written in advance of the movies’ 11/21 release date. We all remember the magic of “Barbenheimer,” the summer 2023 dual release date for the movies “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer.”...

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),...

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: 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...

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