Category: Arts & Entertainment

American Gothic: Netflix’s The Devil All the Time

How Two Small Towns Reveal  the Evil Capabilities of Man by Madison Palmieri ’22 A&E Staff One of the year’s most-anticipated films, The Devil All the Time, premiered in select theaters on Friday, Sept. 11 to positive reviews before debuting on Netflix the following Wednesday and reigning atop the streaming service’s Top 10 list. The […]

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Artists Adapt Concerts to the COVID-19 Context

Harnessing Creativity through Drive-ins, Live Streams by Nikki Idelson ’22 A&E Staff Drive-in movie theaters have always been a beloved American pastime to experience a favorite movie during the warm summer months. Recently, drive-ins have undergone a resurgence, one that has not necessarily been solely for the movie-watching experience. Artists such as Chelsea Cutler, Quinn […]

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The Legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Books and Movies to Inspire a New Generation by Grace Whitman ’22 A&E Staff The loss of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been felt throughout the entire country as we have lost one of the most influential women in American history. Nicknamed “the Notorious RBG,” Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a lifelong advocate for gender […]

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Podcasting: A Rising Player in the Entertainment Market

The Lucrative Potential of a Competitive Growing Medium by Dave Argento ’21 A&E Staff With people having more time on their hands than they ever could have imagined pre-quarantine, drastic shifts in the consumption of entertainment have signaled new trends that may extend far beyond the days of masks and social distancing. Entertainment consumption has […]

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Introducing New Oscars Diversity Requirements

Best Picture Category Gets Qualifiers for Inclusion by Grace Whitman ’22 A&E Staff After the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences failed to nominate a single person of color for Best Actor in a Leading or Supporting Role in January 2016 for the second year in a row, it was blatantly obvious that the […]

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Country Music and COVID-19: The 55th Annual ACM Awards

Urban Opens with Solemn Monologue on Social, Climate Justice by Madison Palmieri ’22 A&E Staff Although the Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards are usually held in April or May, the COVID-19 pandemic forced the program to be postponed until Wednesday, Sept. 16. As with other recent awards shows, the ACMs looked much different from […]

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The 2020 Venice Film Festival: A New Normal

Female Directors Make History Despite COVID-19 by Daniel O’Neill ’21 A&E Staff As the first international film festival during the era of COVID-19, the Venice Film Festival ran for 10 days and showcased 18 films. This year, a new record was established as eight films by female directors won top awards in the main competition. […]

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The Show Must Go On: The Virtual VMAs

by Madison Palmieri ’22 A&E Staff On Sunday, Aug. 30, the MTV Music Video Awards, or the VMAs, were not held with their usual packed crowds and live performances, but rather with few spectators and pre-recorded outdoor performances. Hosted by Keke Palmer, the program made reference to many important topics. These topics ranged from the […]

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Educating through Music: A Black Lives Matter Playlist

How Artists are Using Their Platforms to Fight for Justice by Grace Whitman ’22 A&E Staff 2020 has been a year of surprises and new experiences for everyone all over the world. With that said, one thing that has not changed is the need to fight for racial equality in America.  Since the death of […]

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A Writer’s Recommendations

Getting through Quarantine with TV by Grace O’Connor ’22 A&E Staff Being stuck in quarantine offered ample opportunity to watch new and exciting shows. On July 31, Netflix released the second season of The Umbrella Academy, an intriguing show that explores a dysfunctional family with superpowers. The show is an adaptation of the comic book […]

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