Category: Arts & Entertainment

Taylor Swift Releases Her First Short Film

Taylor Swift Releases Her First Short Film Adapting Her Most Emotional Song to the Screen Riley Coyne ’24 The short film, All Too Well, premiered on Friday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. Directed by Taylor Swift, it features Dylan O’Brien and Sadie Sink as the two main characters. These actors have a large age gap, […]

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Remembering Julie Green

Remembering Julie Green Artist Who Captured Inmates’ Final Meals Dies at 60 Claudia Fennell ’24 In any given year, 15 to 80 people are executed via capital punishment in the United States. It has long been a tradition around the world that a prisoner is permitted to choose what they would like to eat for their […]

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Album Review: Ed Sheeran’s “=”

Album Review: Ed Sheeran’s “=”  The British Superstar is Back and “Ed”-er Than Ever Grace Whitman ’22 Ed Sheeran’s album “=” was released on Oct. 29 and showcases a new chapter in the British singer’s life. Sheeran has always been a poetic storyteller, and this album clearly shows how he has matured as a person.  […]

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WDOM’s Karaoke Event Provides a Night of Entertainment

WDOM’s Karaoke Event Provides a Night of Entertainment Laughter Abounds as PC Students Show Off Their Musical Talents Jack Downey ’23 On Saturday, Nov. 6, WDOM hosted a karaoke night in the legendary McPhail’s student entertainment center at Providence College. Considering there were several events going on that night, particularly the men’s hockey game against […]

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Book Review: The Vanishing Half

Book Review: The Vanishing Half A Compelling Tale of Identity and Sisterhood Tully Mahoney ’23 It should come as no surprise that The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett won the Goodreads Choice Awards for the best historical fiction novel of 2020 and was immediately picked up by HBO to be made into a limited series. […]

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Book Review: Will Smith’s Will

Book Review: Will Smith’s Will The Actor Shares Personal Struggles and Growth Grace O’Connor ’22 Actor Will Smith has released a new memoir highlighting his resilience and strength, offering hope for those facing similar struggles. Known for bringing smiles to his fans through his often blunt comedy, Smith’s career began in the 1990s with the […]

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Maid Shines a Light on Domestic Violence

Maid Shines a Light on Domestic Violence The Netflix Drama’s Authenticity and Hopeful Message Talia Rueda ’23 Maid was released on Netflix on Oct. 1 and has since claimed its place on Netflix’s “Top 10 in the US” list. While the show offers a multitude of heartwarming moments between protagonist Alex and her 3-year-old daughter, […]

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We’ll Remember It “All Too Well”

We’ll Remember It “All Too Well” An Iconic Era Begins Again with Red (Taylor’s Version) Madison Palmieri ’22 Taylor Swift’s fans can certainly say they are “The Lucky One(s).” In the past year alone, the icon has released a chart-topping album, evermore, the companion to the Grammy-winning folklore. She also released a re-recording of another […]

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In Memoriam: James Michael Tyler

In Memoriam: James Michael Tyler Remembering the Iconic Friends Actor Nikki Idelson ’22 James Michael Tyler, the actor well-known for his role as Gunther on the television show Friends, died on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, at the age of 59. According to The New York Times, “the cause [of his death] was prostate cancer, which […]

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Film Preview: Dune

Film Preview: Dune The Anticipated Film’s Release Kate Picone ’22 After much anticipation, the sci-fi epic Dune starring Zendaya, Timotheé Chalamet, and Jason Momoa debuted on Oct. 22, 2021 on HBO Max. The film has gained much attention because of its notable cast and the intriguing themes of its source material.  Dune was adapted from […]

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