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The Observer

“Heated Rivalry”: lamplighters, love and legitimacy

“Heated Rivalry”: lamplighters, love and legitimacy

Penelope Cloonan, Life Editor January 16, 2026

As a lover of the contemporary romance genre and loyal watcher of Bookstagram, it seems nigh impossible to get away from that gay hockey show. Since its announcement in late 2025 and rapid pick up across...

"Zootopia 2": A surprisingly solid sequel

“Zootopia 2”: A surprisingly solid sequel

Abhishek Nambiar, Copy Editor January 16, 2026

Spoilers ahead for “Zootopia 2.”   “Zootopia 2” is the latest film from Walt Disney Animation Studios, a studio whose recent output I have not really cared much for. While I enjoyed...

“Marty Supreme” volleys between athletics, art and ego

“Marty Supreme” volleys between athletics, art and ego

Lucas Yang, Director of Design January 16, 2026

This past winter break, I was avoiding graduate school applications, as one does, by looking through ridiculous spats on X-formerly-Twitter-dot-com, when I saw something that made my blood run cold. “Art...

"Stranger Things "5: closing the gates

“Stranger Things “5: closing the gates

Riya Kulkarni, Copy Editor January 16, 2026

Spoilers ahead for “Stranger Things.”   At long last, a journey of almost a decade has come to an end (for now). Those who grew up with the show watched their favorite little nuggets—that...

"Now You See Me: Now You Don't" is an entertaining trick that deserves your attention.

You really should see “Now You See Me: Now You Don’t”

Penelope Cloonan, Life Editor December 5, 2025

Major spoilers ahead for “Now You See Me” and “Now You See Me: Now You Don’t.”   The “Now You See Me” franchise is back after almost a decade with “Now You See Me: Now You Don’t.”...

For all of its flaws, "Wicked: for Good" is still nothing short of brilliant.

“I’ll rise above it”: “Wicked: For Good” is greater than the sum of its parts

Lucas Yang, Director of Design December 5, 2025

Spoilers ahead for “Wicked: For Good” (2025).   In endorsing “Wicked: For Good,” I have to add an asterisk. I must concede to a deluge of frustratingly valid complaints—it’s overlong,...

Frankenstein (2025), despite deviating from the classic Mary Shelly novel, provided a refreshing take that retained the essence of the original.

Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein” makes a telenovela out of the tragedy

Mariana Parilli-Castillo, Copy Editor November 21, 2025

Spoilers ahead for “Frankenstein” (2025). For many years, Guillermo del Toro has been one of my favorite directors. I watched “Pan’s Labyrinth” (2006) at much too young of an age and was scarred...

I’ve got a sneaky feeling you’ll find that “Love Actually” is a horror movie

I’ve got a sneaky feeling you’ll find that “Love Actually” is a horror movie

Halle Browning, Contributing Writer October 31, 2025

As Halloween approaches, the debates about which horror movie is the best are reignited; die-hard fans proclaim their allegiance to “The Shining” or “Get Out” and are willing to oppose anyone who...

Halloween movies for people who hate horror

Penelope Cloonan, Life Editor October 31, 2025

With the spooky season in full swing, it only makes sense for the arts and entertainment section to recommend some Halloween media. Whether it runs in the background while getting ready for Halloweekend...

"Saturday Night Live" returned for its 51st season on Oct. 4—and it's pretty much the same as it always was.

Saturday Night Live 51: Live from New York, it’s the same

Penelope Cloonan, Life Editor October 10, 2025

“Saturday Night Live” (SNL) is an American institution. Since 1975, an expansive cast of comedians go live from New York at 11:30 p.m. on Saturday night with a show that was written that week, rotating...

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