Category: Arts & Entertainment

Two Friends Returns for Virtual Spring Concert

A Friartown Features Series Recap of Inspiring Guests by Grace Whitman ’22 A&E Staff Students all over campus gathered with their roommates to watch Two Friends perform at Providence College’s 2021 Virtual Spring Concert hosted by the Board of Programmers. Getting their start on SoundCloud with their hour-long “Big Bootie Remixes,” Eli Sones and Matthew […]

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Chloe Zhao Wins Best Director for Nomadland

Her Journey from China to Pine Ridge to Hollywood by Grace O’Connor ’22 A&E Staff Chloe Zhao is an impressive Chinese director, screenwriter, and producer who recently earned the Academy Award for Best Directing for the film Nomadland. After growing up in Beijing, Zhao made her way to the Pine Ridge Indian Reserve in South […]

Sara Conway

House of the Dragon Seeks GoT Redemption

George R.R. Martin Returns to Advise the Prequel by Dave Argento ’21 A&E Staff Just three days before the 10-year anniversary of the premiere of the record-breaking series Game of Thrones, HBO officially announced production of the highly anticipated prequel series House of the Dragon. Fans of George R.R. Martin’s high fantasy universe have been […]

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Elliot Page Opens up About the Trans Experience

The Actor Hopes to Use His Voice to Help Others by Nikki Idelson ’22 A&E Staff On April 30, Elliot Page, who is known for his roles in the films Juno and Inception, went on the Oprah Winfrey Show to discuss his journey in coming to terms with his identity as transgender. This interview followed […]

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Roaring into the ’20s with The Great Gatsby Musical

Florence Welch Plans a New Adaptation of the Classic Novel   by Liam O’Hara ’21 A&E Staff One of the most notable novels in the history of American literature from the Roaring ’20s, arguably of all time, is Francis Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby. First published in 1925, the work tells the iconic story of […]

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Lil Nas X’s “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)”

The Controversy Behind the New Song & Music Video by Nikki Idelson ’22 A&E Staff Within the world of popular music, Lil Nas X’s new song, “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)” has been making headlines. The song has been all the rage for fans of Lil Nas X; however, it has also become an […]

Sara Conway

Paul vs. Askren: Boxing Match or Money Grab?

Triller Fight Club Puts on Entertainment Circus by Dave Argento ’21 A&E Staff If you blinked, you probably missed it. The highly anticipated boxing match between YouTuber Jake Paul and retired mixed martial artist Ben Askren was quite the spectacle to behold, but not because of the fighting. With over three and a half hours […]

Patrick T Fuller

David Beckham Returns the Favor of Football

Helps Local Communities in England Save Our Squad by Liam O’Hara ’21 A&E Staff David Beckham is a famous former soccer player from Leytonstone in East London, England. He was captain for the England National team and played for other clubs, including Manchester United and Real Madrid. He also played in the MLS for L.A. […]

Patrick T Fuller

Buzz Builds Around Bridgerton Season Two

Fans Speculate About the Future of the Hit Netflix Show by Grace O’Connor ’22 A&E Staff The show Bridgerton became an instant hit when it was released to the public on Dec. 25, 2020. Bridgerton takes place in London in the early 19th century, narrated by an unseen gossip hound called Lady Whistledown. This show […]

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Local Area Boasts Flourishing Musical Talent

A Look at Providence’s Budding Indie Rock Scene   by Jack Downey ’23 A&E Staff Upon my first excursions into Providence, RI, I could not find a lot of original acts. Most of the venues seemed to just play cover bands or gimmick acts. However, after repeatedly flipping stones throughout the city and beyond, I […]

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