Category: Arts & Entertainment

O Friar, Where Art Thou?

By Ian Gualtiere ’27 This past Thursday, Sept. 14, a  group of freshmen had the ability to step into a world of Homeric epics, southern folk music, and Depression Era Mississippi, all from the comfort of Guzman Hall. In an extra credit assignment for DWC 101, Father Dominic Verner, O.P., held a showing of the […]

Ian Gualtiere ’27

2023 VMAs: A Night of Stars, Surprises, and Showstoppers

The 2023 MTV Video Music Awards, commonly known as the VMAs, or “music’s most iconic night,” were held on a star-studded evening that brought together some of the biggest names in the music industry. This annual event is renowned for its ability to showcase not only exceptional musical performances, but also cutting-edge fashion and unexpected […]

Liz Keating '24

Button Eyes, Blue Hair, and the BeldamA Closer Look at Henry Selick’s Coraline

Warning: Spoilers ahead! The 2009 Laika Studios film Coraline, based on Neil Gaiman’s book of the same name, was a hit upon its release, making nearly $125 million at the box office. While it was marketed as a family-friendly movie, it has since become popular with all ages. Most of its original audience was too […]

Madelyn Young '25

Halloween Costumes 2023

With pumpkins out on Eaton Street porches, cobwebs and caution tape strung around stores, and scary movies at the top of all streaming platforms, Halloween is almost here. For those impressive go-getters who take great pride in their costumes, planning began weeks, maybe even months ago. I wish I could say I was part of […]

Mary Catherine Craig

Best Halloween Movies to Watch This Year

As the leaves turn and the air grows cold, the Halloween season is upon us, and what is a better way to celebrate the spooky season than by watching a Halloween movie? Whether you are a horror fan or in the mood for a more lighthearted Halloween flick, this selection of movies has options for […]

Claudia Fennell '24

Into The Unknown and Throughout Halloween Television

The thought of the unknown has remained at the forefront of many literary works. It has been expressed by authors such as Mary Shelley in her exploration of the fine line between life and death in her novel Frankenstein (1818), or the complete writings of Edgar Allen Poe who dives into the dark and gloomy […]

Ian Gualtiere ’27

Beyond Fiction: The Thrill of Real Stories in Documentaries

When we look back on the 18th century, we see its notions as outdated and its technology as drably undeveloped. The world was boring then, we think; people were confined to their immediate communities and finding their novel exhilaration from a machine that cleaned cotton. Who would want to be them?  Now, we have 3D […]

Kendall Headley '26

Dancing With the Stars 3-Week Recap

Dancing with the Stars made a triumphant return to ABC and Disney Plus for its 32nd season on Sept. 25. Despite initial concerns about its resurgence amid the WGA strike, which has disrupted various shows and promotional activities across all platforms, DWTS roared back with a star-studded cast of 14 individuals hailing from diverse corners […]

Caitlin Ariel '24

Changes on the “Road to Hell”Jordan Fisher Joins the Cast of Hadestown

After over four years and 1,000 performances on Broadway, the popular musical Hadestown will have a new leading actor. Reeve Carney, who has played the role of Orpheus since the show’s opening, will sing this tragic tale for the last time on Nov. 19.  Hadestown is a modern retelling of the Greek myth of Orpheus, […]

Madelyn Young '25

SNL is Back! –  Pete Davidson Takes Center Stage After the Show’s Six Month Hiatus 

Saturday Night Live has been a weekend staple for millions of households since the show first aired in 1975. However, the past months have been a tumultuous time for members of the entertainment industry, especially the writers. Many writers across the U.S. have been on strike, fighting for fair wages for their hard work, causing […]

Liz Keating '24