Biopics are typically restrained by the genre’s nature: there has to be some accordance maintained with real life. Sometimes, this results in films that appear to lack aesthetic depth — focused only on narrating the life of the person at hand — or films that drag, if the person chosen ends up ...
The Brown Chinese Students Association hosted its annual Lunar New Year banquet Friday, Feb. 9 in Alumnae Hall.
Justine Triet’s Oscar-nominated film, “Anatomy of a Fall,” revolves around a woman named Sandra (Sandra Hüller) and the death of her husband Samuel (Samuel Theis) after he takes a fall from their attic. On the surface, the premise is simple, but there’s a complication — the only witness to ...
Syntax Magazine is a tri-annual publication founded last spring by Lucas Gelfond ’24.5 and Anabelle Johnston ’23. Featuring a variety of content ranging from poetry to visual art, Syntax focuses on “culture and the internet,” according to its website.
Recent visitors to the Granoff Center for the Creative Arts may have noticed a broad variety of new artwork in the Atrium Gallery. While visual arts displays are certainly not uncommon in the building, the “After Hours'' exhibition is unique: all pieces on display were created by University staff. ...
Holocaust cinema has always grappled with the seemingly impossible question of whether historical atrocities can be rightfully represented on screen. And, is it even worth trying to artistically recreate such a crime against humanity? Jonathan Glazer’s 2023 film “The Zone of Interest,” loosely ...
Temim Fruchter’s debut novel “City of Laughter” introduces concepts of radical queerness into folkloric, intergenerational Jewish histories. Despite its promising concept, the story, from narrative to syntax, feels unoriginal and flat.
On Thursday, student designer Ava Eisendrath ’25.5 unveiled her first collection of garments to a packed house at Brown-RISD Hillel. Her fashion brand, IRONWIRE, presents a sophisticated take on upcycled clothing.
In December 2023, Netflix premiered the third season of “Single’s Inferno,” a South Korean dating show. Known for its dramatic plots and mysterious guests, the series has kept audiences eagerly waiting for its annual return. This latest season is the most successful so far, with over 71 million ...
When entering the Granoff Center for the Creative Arts, visitors are met with two options: entering a small room on their left or ascending to the fourth floor. If they choose the first path, they will find a mahogany string instrument, or a colorful mobile meant to mimic a dancer’s torso. If they ...
The late ’90s and early 2000s were a golden age for teen comedy. The era brought countless classics like “10 Things I Hate About You,” “Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen” and “Clueless” to the big screens which then became staples at sleepovers for years to come.
Nearly 20 years ago, an award-winning book series raised an entire generation fascinated with the Greek Gods. This year, “Percy Jackson and the Olympians,” written by Rick Riordan, has finally returned with a long-awaited TV show adaptation.
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Movie musicals often find themselves in a difficult position in today's cinematic landscape. While attempting to toe the line between Broadway productions and full-scale Hollywood films, most veer too far in either direction. When famous actors — such as “La La Land’s” Ryan Gosling or Emma Stone ...
On the precipice between life and death, the discoveries one makes about oneself can be earth-shattering. Spanish director J. A. Bayona’s 2023 survival film “Society of the Snow” — adapted from Pablo Vierci’s 2009 book and nominated for “Best International Feature Film” at this year’s ...
Artists from the Brown Arts Institute launched the Moon Design Challenge, encouraging students to repurpose lunar film negatives sourced at the Creative Reuse Center of Rhode Island.
When Grace Chen ’24 is struck by artistic inspiration, she can envision the final product before she begins working.
Symposium Books, an independent bookstore in downtown Providence, is looking forward to celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2024.
The latest installment of “The Hunger Games” franchise, “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” was released Nov. 17 and has led North American box office sales for two weekends since.
Kate Doyle ’12’s debut short story series “I Meant It Once” has deliberate, thoughtful narratives that accompany its youthful characters.
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