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The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

Reviews

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, theater is finding a way to shift to a virtual platform.

Review: Virtual play ‘Downtown Crossing’ highlights voices of undocumented immigrants

Rachel Erwin, news staff November 9, 2020

“Downtown Crossing,” a play presented by Company One Theatre in partnership with the Boston Public Library and Northeastern University, tested the bounds of theater in a digital format.  Streamed via a private YouTube link Oct. 22 to Oct. 25 as a digital world premiere,...

The Haunting of Bly Manor is a spooky series you should binge before Halloween.

Review: ‘The Haunting of Bly Manor’ frightens with suspense

Sarah Olender, lifestyle editor October 29, 2020

Director Mike Flanagan is a perfectionist. He couldn’t just stop after creating the chilling and widely acclaimed “The Haunting of Hill House.” He had to craft a second chapter that was bigger, better and scarier. Thus came “The Haunting of Bly Manor.” Similar...

The Witches of Eastwick comments on modern day feminism.

Review: Feminism in comedy flick ‘The Witches of Eastwick’

Hannah Rosman, news correspondent October 28, 2020

“The Witches of Eastwick” has it all: flaming cellos, voodoo dolls and cherry pits. What more could you want from a zany Halloween flick? “The Witches of Eastwick” is a 1987 dark, funny camp classic, directed by George Miller and loosely based on John Updike’s novel...

Review: The characters of ‘French Exit’ are ‘as dry as the on-screen martinis’

Review: The characters of ‘French Exit’ are ‘as dry as the on-screen martinis’

Natalie Duerr, news correspondent October 28, 2020

Taking a peek into the garish lifestyles of the upper class is always fun. The iconic marble staircases, grandiose foyers and hauteur outfits are foreign concepts to most of the world. “French Exit” starts with the infamous Frances (Michelle Pfieffer) and her son Malcolm...

Nightmare On Elm Street is a classic scary movie.

Review: ‘Nightmare on Elm Street’ pioneered new genre of horror

Grace Comer, news correspondent October 25, 2020

More than 35 years since its initial release, Wes Craven’s “Nightmare on Elm Street” continues to hold a special place in the world of classic horror. One of the most iconic and instantly recognizable villains, Freddy Krueger (Robert Englund) represented a new kind of horror....

Sarah Paulson stars in Ratched.

Review: ‘Ratched’ fails to live up to its potential

Grace Comer, news correspondent October 18, 2020

Content warning: This show contains graphic depictions of murder, assault, and conversion therapy. Other sensitive themes include drug abuse, animal cruelty, sexism and homophobia. Evan Romansky and Ryan Murphy’s new Netflix show “Ratched” tells the origin story of...

Review: Nomadland, a glimpse into the real nomadic narrative

Review: ‘Nomadland,’ a glimpse into the real nomadic narrative

Natalie Duerr, news correspondent October 18, 2020

In these times of self-isolation, it can feel like there isn’t anything out there for us. However, with breathtaking shots of national parks and a community of characters, “Nomadland” reminds the viewer that there is more to Earth than just our small apartments or dorms...

Timothee Chalamet stars in Dune.

Review: ‘Dune’ film adaptations have a chance for redemption in 2021

Natalie Duerr, news correspondent October 15, 2020

“Dune” has a long history of film adaptations, ranging from never finished to catastrophic box-office failure. “Dune” (2021) marks the seventh known attempt to bring “Dune” to theatres and only the second to cross the finish line and be released. Directors Ridley...

The two main characters in Unpregnant go on a journey to find an abortion clinic.

Review: Road trip comedy ‘Unpregnant’ intertwines laughs, political issues

Jessica Brite, news staff September 24, 2020

“Unpregnant,” HBO Max’s latest movie release, tells the tale of a pregnant high school teenager and her former best friend traveling across state lines to the nearest abortion clinic. While filled with lighthearted coming-of-age scenes, there are prominent current issues,...

Robert Pattinson plays one of the lead roles in The Devil All the Time.

Review: Religious hypocrisy lives on in ‘The Devil All the Time’

Luiza Loyo, news correspondent September 24, 2020

“The Devil All the Time,” Director Antonio Campos’ new movie based on the novel, is a tale of delusion and faith gone too far. Whether you think social commentary on religious fanaticism is overdone or not, Campos will find a gruesome way to shove it in your face again....

Taylor Swift releases her new album Folklore.

Review: ‘Folklore’ by Taylor Swift

Ingrid Angulo, deputy lifestyle editor August 26, 2020

“Folklore” came as Taylor Swift’s biggest surprise yet. Announced merely hours ahead of its arrival, with co-writer credits from The National’s Aaron Dessner, fans had little time to speculate on what this new era of Swift could mean – but they still took to Twitter...

The Reimagining Home exhibit is on display at the MFA right now.

Review: ‘Reimagining Home’ Photography Exhibit at the MFA

Kelly Chan, deputy lifestyle editor February 12, 2020

Man versus nature has been a common battle throughout history. However, when brought together, each element can bring out beauty from the other. As of Jan. 11, the Museum of Fine Arts has opened a new exhibit that features the photography of two Iranian artists, Bahman Jalali...