Hollywood newcomer Alana Haim is the saving grace of acclaimed director Paul Thomas Anderson’s much-anticipated “Licorice Pizza,” which premiered in theatres Dec. 25. As Hollywood braces itself for the Academy Awards in March, Haim will be the talent that takes “Licorice...

A one-of-a-kind experience that explores the intersection of theatre, climate justice and augmented reality, “Ocean Filibuster” will premiere Feb. 24 at the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge. Created by artistic team Katie Pearl and Lisa D’Amour, known as PearlDamour,...

“Encanto,” a Disney animated movie that explores the story of the Madrigals, a Colombian family gifted with magical powers, premiered Nov. 24. The film and its soundtrack took the holiday season by storm and continues to dominate the charts. “Encanto” highlights the...

Chick-fil-A, a popular American chicken sandwich fast food chain, opened a new location in Copley Square Jan. 5 and has consistently served long lines.  Chick-fil-A has become a cultural phenomenon, from TikToks of people creating their own meals with Chick-fil-A products...

With nominee voting underway at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences as of Thursday, Jan. 27, all eyes are on the 94th Academy Awards ceremony set to take place March 27.  The Critics’ Choice Awards, the Screen Actors Guild Awards and a contentious, private Golden...

Manfred Thierry Mugler, esteemed French fashion designer and founder and creative director of the Mugler fashion house, died Jan. 23. He was 73. Known for his flamboyant and avant-garde style, Mugler changed the fashion and perfume industries with his visionary ideas. His death...

In 2018, just two years shy of the real-life pandemic, Ling Ma published her debut novel “Severance,” which follows cynical protagonist Candace Chen on her survival journey after a fictitious disease called Shen Fever sweeps the globe. Spoilers ahead. Shen Fever has eerie...

In an effort to combat racism and create a more inclusive and diverse environment for students, Northeastern’s theatre department, under the leadership of department Chair Antonio Ocampo-Guzman, is beginning to revise the curriculum with the goal of enabling discussions about...

The third and final act of Marvel Studios’ web-slinging superhero series, “Spider-Man: No Way Home” is the picture of Marvel at its best.  Fresh off Disney and Sony Pictures’ custody battle over the character in 2019, Spider-Man swung back into theaters Dec. 17 with...

We live in a world of remakes — from new renditions of classic animated Disney films such as “Cinderella” or “Beauty and the Beast” to new versions of other time-honored favorites like “Little Women” and “A Star Is Born,” the supply of revamped films is endless....

“The Sex Lives of College Girls,” Mindy Kaling’s newest television series, is more than just a teen comedy. The HBO Max show, which premiered in November of this year, explores different avenues of young adult life through the lenses of its four main characters. Set...

Located in Boston’s South End, the SoWa Winter Festival made its first comeback since the beginning of the pandemic Dec. 3. Offering products ranging from hand-crafted art to chocolates, cookies and freshly-made food and beverages, the 10-day festival was the ideal place to...