Category: A&E – Film & TV

Amazon Show Hunters Receives Mixed Feedback

Critics Worry about Historical Accuracy of the Portrayal by: Julia Vaccarella ’20 A&E Staff One of Amazon Prime Video’s newest original shows Hunters has been the source of much debate since its release on Feb. 21. Associated with big names such as Al Pacino and Logan Lerman and backed by Jordan Peele’s production company, the […]

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A Dream Becomes Reality: Friends Reunion

Fans Rejoice over Much Anticipated Return by: Madison Palmieri ’22 A&E Staff As the hit sitcom Friends experiences a resurgence in popularity thanks to the rise of streaming services such as Netflix, one question consistently plagues the mind of its fans: will the show ever have a reunion? In an era of reboots and remakes […]

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First Victory in Infamous Harvey Weinstein Case

An Important Step in Disarming Hollywood’s Predators by: Daniel O’Neill ’21 A&E Staff In recent years, it has come to light that the entertainment industry, particularly Hollywood, is riddled with sexual assault and abuse. Since the #MeToo movement emerged, popular figures such as Kevin Spacey, Sylvester Stallone, Jamie Foxx, and many others have been accused […]

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Trivializing President’s Day

by Brenna O’Leary ’20 A&E Staff Which president was the fattest? Which president had an animal skull knick-knack? Have you ever wanted to learn about strange and interesting facts about the United States’ 45 presidents?  If so, the President’s Day Trivia hosted this past week by PC Democrats was the place for you. Held in […]

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Netflix Releases P.S. I Still Love You

TATBILB Sequel Excites and Disappoints by Madison Palmieri ’22 A&E Staff The much-anticipated sequel to Netflix’s 2018 hit film To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before premiered on the streaming service on Feb. 12 to positive reviews, earning a 6.1 out of 10 rating on IMDb and 72 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. The first film follows […]

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Providence Community to Celebrate French Films

Brown University to Host Immersive Experience for Local Film Lovers by Jennifer Villeda ’20 A&E Staff People enjoy films that connect them, whether it is through topics like searching for identity and navigating daily issues, or providing an escape through works filled with quirky characters and overactive imaginations. Regardless if it is in another language, […]

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Parasite Breaks Barriers

Bong Joon-ho Directs Thrilling Masterpiece by Julia Vaccarella ’20 A&E Staff Since the release of Parasite last year, the acclaimed South Korean film has reached a widespread audience. Locally, the Avon Theater on Thayer Street has been offering patrons the opportunity to view the movie for several months. On a much larger scale, Parasite has […]

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The 92nd Oscars Shocks with Performers, Awards

Eminem Takes His Opportunity while Parasite Makes History by Anne DeLello ’20 A&E Staff While the Super Bowl is the premiere event in sports, this past Sunday the entertainment industry had a super bowl of its own: the Oscars. A list of top tier actors, actresses, and crew members were nominated to win coveted Oscars. Not […]

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Kobe Bryant: A Beloved Basketball Player and Storyteller

by Grace O’Connor ’22 A&E Staff “I love the idea of creative content whether it’s mythology or animation, written or film, that can inspire people and give them something tangible they can use in their own lives,” said Kobe Bryant to Sports Illustrated in 2018.  Bryant founded Granity Studios to develop his own content in […]

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The Ranch Reflects Small Town, Rural America

Ashton Kutcher Wraps Up Netflix Political Comedy Series by Brenna Cavallaro ’23 A&E Staff After over three years, four seasons, and eight parts of comedy, tragedy, romance, and controversy, the Netflix original The Ranch has come to an end. The comedy starring Ashton Kutcher takes on the weight of political viewpoints and perspectives from small […]

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