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‘The Bear’ Season 3: Letting them cook

The latest season of "The Bear" (like its main character) crumples under the weight of expectations.

‘Deadpool & Wolverine’: A better future for superhero films

Deadpool’s Marvel Cinematic Universe debut is an exemplar for unique, impassioned superhero filmmaking.

THEO360: A catholic reading of Charli XCX's ‘brat’

Here's a guide to Charli XCX's ‘brat’— oh, and exegesis.

An 'As You Like It' to love

I'm skeptical of modernist Shakespeare productions, but this one's worth your Welcome Weekend time.

Seniors in the performing arts remember 2020-2024

All the highs (the sold-out shows, the standing ovations, etc.) and all the lows (the pandemic).

Four years bring five (architecturally mediocre) buildings

Here's a review of the buildings that went up during the class of 2024's time on campus.

Jojo Siwa is bad at being bad

The former child star from Nebraska tries, and fails, to be naughty.

'The Fall Guy' is full of stunts, laughs and romance

Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt dazzle in this fun tribute to the stunt industry.

Presenting by DPAC: The 2024-2025 program annotated

Thoughts on the upcoming program for the Debartolo Performing Arts Center's 2024-2025 season.

‘We’re Home’: A PEMCo Revue review

A reflection on PEMCo's revue and the last three seasons of theatre.

One movie for each Notre Dame college

Here's what to watch this weekend, according to your major.

Keep tabs on 'The Sympathizer'

HBO's "The Sympathizer" is still looking for its breakthrough moment but already more than worth watching.

Watcher: The siren song of independent streaming

YouTube channel and production studio Watcher's attempt — and failure — to implement paid subscriptions offers some lessons.

The confessions of a former emo: The All-American Rejects perform at Four Winds Field

5 books to read this summer

Looking forward to reading for pleasure again? Here are some reading recommendations.

The Tortured Fans Department

“The Anthology” saved the project.

What's beef?: Reflecting on rap's royal rumble

Beef isn't an invention of rap, but the ongoing scrum at the genre's heights has led to a more insightful perspective on artistic feuds

2024: The year of the demon baby

If I had a nickel for every 2024 movie about a woman giving birth to a suspicious baby, I'd have two nickels.

What's the greatest college movie?

There's too many great high school movies to count — but what's the best college movie?

‘Shrek 2’ is still a masterpiece

“Shrek 2” just turned 20 — does it hold up?