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Scene Selections: The best of 2024

By Observer Scene Staff · Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024

Scene gives you the year’s artistic highlights.

Spend your holidays with Sabrina Carpenter

By Ayden Kowalski · Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024

Sabrina Carpenter’s imperfect Netflix special still highlights her unique strengths and offers excellent collaborations.

Take a study break and see ‘The Nutcracker’

By Claire Watson · Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024

Aurinko Ballet shares their version of “The Nutcracker.”

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‘Fargo’: 100 minutes of pure Midwestern angst

By Peter Mikulski · Monday, Dec. 9, 2024

Why you should catch the Browning’s screening of “Fargo” on Thursday.

‘The Muppet Christmas Carol’: A holiday classic

By Harry Penne · Friday, Dec. 6, 2024

Kickstart your Christmas season with the Muppets!

‘Wicked’ defies expectations

By Marguerite C. J. Marley · Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024

A review of the highly anticipated ‘Wicked’ film starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.

Christmas songs for the holiday season

By Claire Watson · Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024

Scene writer Claire Watson shares the top songs on her Christmas playlist.

The dream that was ‘Gladiator’

By Liam Kelly · Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024

“Gladiator II” overcomes its weak script with powerful performances, spectacle and reverence for its histories.

‘GNX’ and the greatest of all time

By Ayden Kowalski · Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024

"GNX" is an uncharacteristically direct reminder of Lamar's generational greatness

Merry Christmas, 007

By Harry Penne · Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024

Why ”On Her Majesty's Secret Secret Service” deserves a place in the Christmas movie canon.

‘Heathers’ is a tragicomedy done right

By Rosie Maese · Monday, Nov. 25, 2024

“I felt empathy and sympathy for the characters, which is impressive, because every character in the play is so flawed.”

The infamous ‘Chicago Night 1’

By Naischa Puri · Friday, Nov. 22, 2024

Does Billie Eilish hit hard or soft?

Comedy, plot, mystery, oh my!

By Christopher Cope · Friday, Nov. 22, 2024

Even during a busy weekend, you must see “The Game's Afoot.”

The baby mama phenomenon continues

By Zora Rodgers · Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024

And single mothers in the media writ large.

Chicago's halftime performance and Bon Jovi's fourth quarter show

By Claire Watson and Ayden Kowalski · Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024

Scene writer Claire Watson and copyeditor Ayden Kowalski reflect on the musical performances at the Notre Dame's last home football game for the season.

'The Polar Express' celebrates 20 years

By Claire Watson · Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024

Hit Christmas movie "The Polar Express" continues to spread holiday love 20 years after its release.

‘Anora’ is a phenomenal twist on the Cinderella story

By Luke Foley · Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024

Mikey Madison soars in a deeply funny and touching tale of love and class.

‘Songs of a Lost World’: This album made me cry

By Madyson Casiano · Monday, Nov. 18, 2024

For better or worse, The Cure's new album “Songs of a Lost World” is real.

The 2025 Grammys: A crash course

By Jayden Espinoza · Friday, Nov. 15, 2024

Your one-stop shop for everything ahead of February.

Hit show ‘Wednesday’ celebrates two years

By Claire Watson · Friday, Nov. 15, 2024

Scene writer Claire Watson reviews season one of “Wednesday” in preparation for upcoming season two.

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