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The "25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" cast and invited audience members gather for the competition, sitting on bleachers and announcing the rules. The show included colorful costumes that matched each character's backstory. Photo courtesy Ashley DiLorenzo.

Review: ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ brings rejuvenating energy to Northeastern’s theatre

Jenny Tran, news staff April 17, 2025

C-H-I-L-D means “a young person especially between infancy and puberty,” according to Merriam-Webster. But a dictionary can’t tell you what goes on inside a child’s mind, their story or their background.  The Northeastern Department of Theatre’s spring production...

Kehlani sings into a red microphone. She performed as the headliner for CUP's annual Springfest concert after finishing a 54-show world tour.

Review: Kehlani electrifies Matthews Arena at Springfest 2025

Jennie Koh, deputy lifestyle editor April 10, 2025

Lively music, bright lights and enthusiastic cheers filled Matthews Arena during Kehlani’s March 29 performance for Springfest 2025, joined by openers Isaac Dunbar and DJ Baby Indiglo.  Hosted by the Council for University Programs, or CUP, Kehlani was chosen as the headliner...

NU Stage members perform "What's Up, Duloc?" The spring revue included the club's largest-ever cast, with almost 100 people. Photo courtesy Emma Kriz, NU Stage.

‘Just Passing Through’: NU Stage performs spring revue with largest cast ever

Samantha Balagot, news correspondent April 10, 2025

Even with nearly 100 cast members, the largest cast in club history, NU Stage Musical Theater Company’s spring semester revue gave everyone a chance to be in the spotlight. Every semester, NU Stage hosts a cabaret-style performance of songs and scenes pulled from a number...

The Hot Sardines sing to an audience in moody lighting. The band used an array of instruments such as a cello, saxophone and piano.

Review: The Hot Sardines light up Berklee Performance Center with a gleaming remnant of true swing

Isaac Pedersen, news correspondent April 8, 2025

The Hot Sardines hit the Berklee Performance Center with a dazzling performance March 8, blending the lively spirit of Roaring ‘20s jazz with modern flourish. Their signature sound, something straight out of a New York speakeasy with a flash of New Orleans-style horns, was...

The cast of "The Triumph of Love" gather on stage for an emotional scene. The play used "The Swing" by Jean-Honoré Fragonard, a painting subtly depicting a love affair, as inspiration. Photo courtesy Liza Voll, The Huntington Theatre.

Review: ‘The Triumph of Love’ teaches a valuable lesson on deceit and passion

Megan Canizares Castillo, news correspondent April 5, 2025

The Huntington Theatre opened “The Triumph of Love” March 7, directed by Loretta Greco. The comedy of errors was written by Pierre Carlet de Marivaux and first performed in France in 1732. For the Huntington’s production, the script was translated by Stephen Wadsworth. The...

Anthony Mackie stars as Sam Wilson in "Captain America: Brave New World." The film was set after the Disney+ miniseries “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier." Photo courtesy Disney.

Review: The Marvel formula runs dry in ‘Captain America: Brave New World’

Daniel Patchen, news staff March 4, 2025

All the problems with “Captain America: Brave New World” are summarized in its title. It isn’t “brave,” nor is it “new.” It’s one of the least inspired Marvel Cinematic Universe, or MCU, entries to date. It’s hard to bring fresh ideas to the table after 35...

Karla Sofía Gascón stars in "Emilia Pérez." The film received receive 13 nominations at this year’s Academy Awards. Photo courtesy Pathé Films.

Review: ‘Emilia Pérez’ has too many stories to tell in one film

Laura Emde, news staff March 1, 2025

In an age of superhero trilogies and television series designed for streaming, an original story told in the span of one movie should be any cinephile’s dream. “Emilia Pérez,” however, could’ve benefited from some extra time. The 2024 musical-drama film, directed...

Fernanda Torres stars in "I'm Still Here." The film was based on the memoir of the same name by Marcelo Rubens Paiva. Photo courtesy Sony Pictures Classics.

Review: ‘I’m Still Here’ is an ode to survivors of political oppression

Daniel Patchen, news staff February 28, 2025

It’s a cruel, devastating story of a family torn apart by its patriarch’s forced disappearance. And somehow, it’s one of the most empathetic and inspiring films in recent memory. “I’m Still Here,” nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Picture, is a...

Retro Review: Fantasy is your friend: A ‘Lord of the Rings’ trilogy retrospective

Retro Review: Fantasy is your friend: A ‘Lord of the Rings’ trilogy retrospective

Meagan Ellis, news correspondent February 28, 2025

The next time you have 12 hours to kill, why spend it sitting around when you can be sitting in front of a silver screen? If you’re seeking a challenge — a quest, even — then the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy is for you. It has had a special place in the hearts of fantasy...

Review: Kendrick Lamar defies expectations, delivers bold political message during 2025 Super Bowl halftime performance

Review: Kendrick Lamar defies expectations, delivers bold political message during 2025 Super Bowl halftime performance

Jennie Koh, news correspondent February 20, 2025

Kendrick Lamar became the first solo rapper to headline the Super Bowl halftime show Feb. 9. With 133.5 million viewers, he not only drew a larger audience than the actual game — which had 126 million — but made history as the most-watched halftime show of all time. The...

Elisabeth Sparkle (Demi Moore) gazes at herself in the mirror in "The Substance." Throughout the film, Elisabeth struggled with self-confidence and body image before succumbing to a mutated fate. Photo courtesy Mubi, Metropolitan Filmexport.

Review: ‘The Substance’ is body horror at its finest

Kristina DaPonte, news staff February 20, 2025

Struggling with unrealistic beauty standards is a harsh reality for women, especially for those in the entertainment industry. When faced with a way out, a way that could bring happiness and security in one’s own skin, it can be difficult to not be blinded by possibility. Heavy...

Adrien Brody stars as László Tóth in "The Brutalist." The film followed the Hungarian-Jewish architect as he immigrates to the United States and begins working on a community center project for industrialist Harrison Van Buren. Photo courtesy A24.

Review: ‘The Brutalist’ hones in on art and capital’s precarious relationship

Jake Guldin, news staff February 10, 2025

The parallels between László Tóth (Adrien Brody), the protagonist of “The Brutalist,” and Brady Corbet, the actor-turned-filmmaker who penned him into existence, are glaringly apparent. Both polarizing artists, their works garner snide remarks and earnest praise in equal...