Category: Film and Television

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Will Technology Destroy Us All?

by Julia Vaccarella ’20 A&E Staff Netflix marked the start of a new year with the fourth installment of their series, Black Mirror. Referred to by some as a modern version of The Twilight Zone, the British series is set in futuristic societies that have implemented various technologies from child trackers to memory implants. Originally […]

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New Year’s Hit, Lady Bird, Receives Postive Reviews at Premiere Showing

by Elizabeth Jancsy ’18 A&E Staff There is no better time than winter break to finally get to the movies to see this year’s blockbuster hits before the ball drops at midnight. Lady Bird crept on the movie scene,  as it was released in select theaters on Nov. 3, but is now playing everywhere and is […]

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Marvel Productions: The New Powerhouse of Cinema

by Julia Vaccarella ’20 A&E Staff The Marvel Cinematic Universe, a franchise  now owned by The Walt Disney Company, has successfully captivated a widespread audience. As we close out the 2017 year, it is evident that the media powerhouse will continue to generate new content. With unique characters and overlapping storylines, the fanbase has spread immensely. […]

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Are You Yeti For Holiday Films?

by Joe Clancy ’18 A&E Staff It is that time of year again, the nights are long and harsh, and students feel the impending doom of finals looming closer. That being said, however, it is also the best time of year to seek refuge in bed with a cup of eggnog and just hibernate with […]

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Kevin Spacey Makes His Own House of Cards: Spacey’s Recent Sexual Assault Allegations Hit the Pause Button in His Career

by Madeline Weaver-Nolting ’19 A&E Staff The career of the well-known House of Cards star and two-time Oscar winner Kevin Spacey is in serious jeopardy. On Oct. 29, the first of many accusations of sexual misconduct came to light, causing an uproar in Hollywood and social media. Netflix has announced that the sixth season of […]

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Never Be Ashamed: Hit TV Series Shameless is Back and Better Than Ever

by Julia Vaccarella ’20 A&E Staff After the rather somber conclusion that closed out season seven, Showtime’s award-winning series, Shameless, is now back once again for a highly-anticipated eighth installment. It was announced that the show would be renewed for an eighth season with 12 episodes just days after the season seven finale in 2016.  […]

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André Robert Lee Visits PC to Screen New Film, The Prep School Negro

by Alexis Jais ’18 A&E Staff On Oct. 27, Providence College welcomed independent filmmaker André Robert Lee, director and producer of the profound, yet unfortunately un-publicized film The Prep School Negro. Lee is a seasoned independent filmmaker who entered the world of film and entertainment via a complex and enlightening history. The goal of this […]

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Demi Lovato Opens Up About Mental Health in New Documentary

by Julia Vaccarella ’20 A&E Staff Fall has very quickly taken New England captive with its awkwardly cold temperatures, vibrant leaves, and flannel stereotypes. Even in the intangible world of music, artists have been putting out records suited for casual hangout sessions rather than mass parties in the open air.  However, with the return of […]

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Winter is Coming: Hollywood’s Final Movies of 2017

by Blaine Payer ’18 A&E Staff With the end of 2017 quickly approaching, movie lovers are eager to buy their tickets in hopes of ending this year in film with a bang. Now that they have survived what some may consider to be one of the most disappointing movie summers in years, it is finally […]

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The Center Will Not Hold Us: A Documentary on Joan Didion

by Elizabeth Jancsy ’18 A&E Staff Joan Didion one of America’s most beloved authors, is finally getting the Hollywood treatment in a new documentary coming to Netflix, which show cases her career and personal life. Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold is a tell-all documentary about Didion, consisting of readings from her novels, rare […]

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