Throughout 2023, contributors of The News’ Lifestyle section commented on the latest trends overtaking social media, covered live events ranging from concerts to celebrity-driven conversations and, of course, penned thoughtful critiques of the latest films, television shows...
Quiet up and listen down, everyone: As saccharine as it may be, “Wonka” is a fun, heartfelt story that is sure to leave a cavity-filled smile on any viewer’s face.
The film, which serves as a prequel and, according to director Paul King, a “companion piece” to the...
For an Academy Award-winning screenwriter, Emerald Fennell sure doesn’t know how to pen a compelling third act.
Three years after the ending of “Promising Young Woman” left a bad taste in some viewers’ mouths, the British filmmaker has returned with her sophomore feature...
Ian Dartley, news correspondent
• December 18, 2023
Ridley Scott scoffs at historians’ critiques. His newest film, “Napoleon,” a 157-minute synthesis of perhaps the most enigmatic historical figure of all time, invites those slights by removing any iota of charisma from the title character and taking narrative shortcuts...
More than a year into its aptly named “Still… At Their Very Best” tour, The 1975 rocked a sold-out TD Garden show Nov. 12. From the nosebleeds to the floor, fans amassed to indulge in the best of the British pop rock band’s diverse discography.
The band’s fifth...
The Huntington Theatre and Speakeasy Stage, just steps away from East Village residence hall, recently welcomed their co-production of the Tony Award-winning comedic musical, “The Band’s Visit,” directed by Paul Daigneault, holding performances until Dec. 17. The show is...
Laura Emde, deputy lifestyle editor
• December 5, 2023
It’s a chilly November night, and a group of friends are driving to see the newest “Hunger Games” movie as Taylor Swift’s most recent release, “1989,” is playing through the car speakers. Is this scenario taking place in 2014 or 2023? Both options are correct.
“The...
This article is part of the “Retro Review” series. Each month, four films — united by a singular theme — are assessed. The theme for November 2023 is “stop-motion.”
“Does anyone actually read my column?” Mr. Fox (George Clooney) asks.
Relatable.
Before...
The Studio Theatre in Curry Student Center welcomed the Department of Theatre’s production of “The Moors” by Jen Silverman from Nov. 9-19. “The Moors,” directed by theatre professor Jonathan Carr, is an eerie play set in England around the 1840s, where nothing is as...
A leading player in the pop music industry, Taylor Swift is back with a new release — one that is an hour and 17 minutes of gorgeous production, lyricism and raw emotions.
“1989 (Taylor’s Version)” was released Oct. 27, marking her fourth rerecord of her masters. Swift...
This article is part of the “Retro Review” series. Each month, four films — united by a singular theme — are assessed. The theme for November 2023 is “stop-motion.”
“Wallace and Gromit” is a staple childhood franchise for so many. Cheese-crazy Wallace (Peter...
His face shrouded by his signature fedora resting comfortably atop his head, Gregory Alan Isakov brought his often somber, folk-infused tunes to his second performance on Roadrunner’s stage Oct. 22.
The Boulder, Colorado-based singer-songwriter arrived on the heels of his...
