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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?

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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.

Cynthia Erivo speaks her truth ahead of ‘Wicked’ release

By Zora Rodgers · Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024

It is that deep.

Meet Luce: Catholic Jubilee mascot unveiled

By Marguerite C. J. Marley · Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024

The Catholic Church finds an unconventional Jubilee mascot in a blue-haired anime-style character.

Seize your chance to see ‘Caesar’

By Peter Mikulski · Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024

The Not-So-Royal Shakespeare Co.’s production of “Julius Caesar,” which swaps the title character for a female suffragette, exceeds expectations.

‘Dead Boy Detectives’ breaks television standards

By Claire Watson · Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024

The Netflix Original puts a new spin on the television world.

‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’: A heartwarming crowd-pleaser

By Shannon Lipscomb · Monday, Nov. 11, 2024

A straightforward family film that unpacks its story as quickly as it wraps itself back up with a shiny ribbon.

‘The Color of Pomegranates’: The greatest (and the weirdest)

By Peter Mikulski · Monday, Nov. 11, 2024

Bleeding fruit, black lace, intricate costumes, bizarre staging, cavernous sets — and no dialogue.

Children's movies are for adults too

By Mackenzie Horton · Friday, Nov. 8, 2024

Growing up with the films of childhood.

Sea change: Japanese studios' American expansion

By Ayden Kowalski · Friday, Nov. 8, 2024

Could American cinema have a wider, more globally-engaged future?

‘NO TITLE AS OF 13 FEBRUARY 2024 28,340 DEAD’: Passion or empathy?

By Christopher Cope · Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024

Godspeed You! Black Emperor's much lauded new album tackles the war in Gaza, but is it a work of art or a political flier?

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Merry Christmas, 007

‘Heathers’ is a tragicomedy done right

The infamous ‘Chicago Night 1’

Comedy, plot, mystery, oh my!

The baby mama phenomenon continues

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

'The Polar Express' celebrates 20 years

‘Anora’ is a phenomenal twist on the Cinderella story

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

The 2025 Grammys: A crash course

Hit show ‘Wednesday’ celebrates two years

Cynthia Erivo speaks her truth ahead of ‘Wicked’ release

Meet Luce: Catholic Jubilee mascot unveiled

Seize your chance to see ‘Caesar’

‘Dead Boy Detectives’ breaks television standards

‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’: A heartwarming crowd-pleaser

‘The Color of Pomegranates’: The greatest (and the weirdest)

Children's movies are for adults too

Sea change: Japanese studios' American expansion

‘NO TITLE AS OF 13 FEBRUARY 2024 28,340 DEAD’: Passion or empathy?

‘Dead Boy Detectives’ breaks television standards

An ode to Notre Dame Stadium

Observer poll shows Kamala Harris leading at Notre Dame

‘CHROMAKOPIA’: A new Tyler the Creator

The baby mama phenomenon continues