“Amsterdam” had so much promise on paper, with its cast of award-winning heavyweights and an interesting-enough storyline, but the film does not seem likely to be nominated for an Oscar (or any award) anytime soon. In director and writer David O. Russell’s “Amsterdam,”...

Ever had an internet crush? Something small and innocent on a celebrity, or a friend of a friend or a best friend’s cousin who’s a professional surfer that lives in Spain? Checking an Instagram profile turns into stalking Facebook, Twitter and maybe even LinkedIn (yes, LinkedIn...

The lights turned low, and the music ramped up. Illuminating strobe lights from the stage cast a halo of light around Faye Webster as she belted out a melody from her top hit, Kingston. Students in the crowd sat in lawn chairs; some stood with friends, dancing to the tunes....

Katie Dolce has always been familiar with the world of theatre — her father owns a theatre on Long Island. She knows many actors that have been mistreated in professional productions. Recently, she’s been following the controversy surrounding performers receiving little to...

This year has seen a widespread rejuvenation of romantic comedy films. From massive theatrical releases like “The Lost City” to streaming juggernauts like “Fire Island,” audiences have been presented with a wealth of outrageously funny and abundantly sweet romance stories...

The Disco Ball drag show was a night of excitement, entertainment and shimmering, colorful glamour. Hosted by Northeastern’s Live Music Association, or LMA, in collaboration with the Council for University Programs Sept. 21, Disco Ball brought three talented and acclaimed drag...

Rina Sawayama earned a political science degree from the University of Cambridge long before her debut album SAWAYAMA launched her into pop stardom, and in her sophomore record Hold the Girl, she doesn’t let anyone forget it. Hold the Girl, released Sept. 16, tackles themes...

After 10 years of production stalls, casting switch-ups and distribution struggles, Andrew Dominik has finally completed his quest to bring “Blonde” — author Joyce Carol Oates’ fictionalized account of the doomed life of Hollywood’s favorite bombshell, Marilyn Monroe...

On Sept. 24, spectators crowded the Chinatown Gate, catching the last of the live performances at the Experience Chinatown Arts Festival. The Pao Arts Center, an organization that celebrates Asian culture through the arts, holds the Experience Chinatown Arts Festival until...

The Museum of Fine Arts is the final stop of the seven-city tour — which has included Los Angeles, Chicago and Atlanta — of an iconic pair of portraits rendering former president Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama. Artist Kehinde Wiley’s portrait of Barack...

At a time when social isolation runs rampant, there is a certain comfort in thinking that you can buy your way into a sense of belonging for the low, low price of a $599 Dyson Airwrap or a $119 button down from Djerf Avenue. TikTok trends such as the “that girl” aesthetic...

“Don’t Worry Darling,” director Olivia Wilde’s sophomore film, has become infamous in recent weeks due to its behind-the-scenes drama. Ironically, the best parts of the film come from behind the camera — on the big screen, the film struggles to find its footing. The...