Category: Film and Television

“She’s Not Here for the Right Reasons”

Bullying on The Bachelor Reaches New Heights by Madison Palmieri ’22 A&E Staff Even before the current season of The Bachelor premiered on Jan. 4, fans and critics alike knew that the season would be different: the show’s lead, Matt James, is the first Black Bachelor. Once the season began, however, viewers quickly realized that […]

Sara Conway

Checkmate: Queen’s Gambit Makes Chess Mainstream

The Harrowing Story of Beth Harmon Inspires a Resurgence by Dave Argento ’21 A&E Staff Since the onset of the pandemic, people stuck at home have sought new outlets for entertainment to replace some of the many activities rendered obsolete by COVID-19. As a result, the 1,500-year-old game of chess has seen increased consumer interest […]

Patrick T Fuller

New Year, New Semester, New Watchlist

A Wealth of  Netflix K-Dramas to Add to Your Queue by Sara Conway ’21 A&E Co-Editor Here we are again. Barely a month into 2021, and this new year has already slammed us with a series of historical events: the Jan. 6 Capitol attack; the swearing in of President Biden; the GameStop fiasco which occurred […]

Patrick T Fuller

Netflix Releases Chilling Night Stalker Documentary

A Glimpse into One of California’s Most Twisted Cases by Dan O’Neill ’21 A&E Staff A recently released documentary on Netflix titled Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer has captured the attention of viewers, as it details the race to stop the murder spree of Richard Ramirez. The documentary was released on Jan. […]

Patrick T Fuller

Waxing Nostalgic for Returning Television Shows

A List of Those That Got Us Through the Pandemic by Grace Whitman ’22 A&E Staff It is April 15, 2020, roughly one month since the entire student body was sent home and Providence College’s campus was completely shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. You are still taking classes over Zoom, but you have […]

Patrick T Fuller

The Bachelorette Update: Clare and Dale Separate

An Unexpected Breakup Leads to Swirling Rumors by Grace O’Connor ’22 A&E Staff The Bachelor and Bachelorette are all-time favorite television shows dating back to 2002. These exhilarating programs start with 30+ contestants, and narrow down to one in a matter of months. The most recent season of The Bachelorette made history with Clare Crawley […]

Patrick T Fuller

In Memoriam: Sir Sean Connery, a.k.a. “Bond”

The Man Who Swept His Audience off Its Feet by Grace O’Connor ’22 Sir Sean Connery lived a very successful life, taking on roles that showed off his legendary skills as an actor. He passed away in his sleep on Oct. 31 at age 90, surrounded by his family and loved ones. One of his […]

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The Haunting of Bly Manor: Inciting Authentic Fear

How the Adaptation Demonstrated Spiritual Connectedness by Grace O’Connor ’22 A&E Staff The Haunting of Bly Manor is an intriguing new show perfect for the Halloween season. Mike Flanagan, the showrunner, based this show off of Henry James’s novella The Turn of the Screw. Released on Oct. 9, it comes two years after Flanagan’s previous […]

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The Bachelorette Premieres with Oldest Contestant Yet

What this Means for a Culture that Idolizes Young Beauty by Nikki Idelson ’22 A&E Staff Clare Crawley graced the screens of Bachelor Nation on Tuesday, Oct. 13. The Bachelorette will be airing every Tuesday night at 8 p.m. for the next 12 weeks. With COVID-19 delaying the show, safety considerations posed new challenges for […]

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Drew Barrymore Returns with A Drew Barrymore Show

Celebrity Uses New Outlet to Express Gratitude, Kindness by Grace O’Connor ’22 A&E Staff Drew Barrymore has had an outstanding career in Hollywood and has been a fan favorite for decades. She recently started her own talk show, The Drew Barrymore Show. According to USA Today, “Her unguardedness and verve are key ingredients” for her […]

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