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Sisters Natalie and Meegan Closner pose for a nighttime film photo, flash illuminating their faces. Natalie, on the right, puts her arm around Meegan.

Review

‘Closer to Happy’ by Joseph is lively, vulnerable

By Talia LeVine | February 2

With 12 tracks, the indie-pop album contains songs ranging from joy to heartbreak.

In a still from the movie, Sydney Sweeney, a blonde actress, wearing a white long-sleeved shirt, is pictured in front of a miniature model of a house.

Review

‘The Housemaid’ keeps audiences at the edge of their seats

By Sonia Chu | February 2

Based on the popular psychological horror novel of the same name, ‘The Housemaid’ tells a dark and twisted story.

Bad Bunny stands on stage in front of a microphone against a gold backdrop. He is holding a Grammy Award in one hand and wearing a black suit.

Review

68th Grammy Awards heavy on political commentary, rich with electric performances

By Talia LeVine | February 2

This year marks the sixth and final year the awards will be hosted by Trevor Noah.

Noah Kahan sings into the microphone while playing the acoustic guitar.

Review

‘The Great Divide’ by Noah Kahan offers attentive, hopeful reflection on mental health

By Nora Rowe | February 2

The single, released Friday, will be featured on his titular album, which is slated to come out April 24.

Benedict Bridgerton, wearing a black suit and mask, and Sophie Baek, wearing a silver dress and mask, look at each other at a masquerade ball.

Review

‘Bridgerton’ season four offers uninspired romance, mediocre social commentary

By Talia LeVine | February 1

On Jan. 29, Netflix released the first part of the hit show’s latest season.

Illustration of a bear wearing a vest holding a gold statue, with musical notation and bars in the background.

Arts & Culture

Grammys 2026: The Herald’s picks for four top prizes

By Ann Gray Golpira, Talia LeVine and Manav Musunuru | January 30

The Herald determined which artists deserve the coveted awards.

Photo of four men in the back of a truck wearing police bulletproof vests.

Review

‘The Rip’ offers a star-studded but sloppy addition to the action genre

By Alyssia Ouhocine | January 29

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s newest undertaking features a talented cast and complex plot.

Arts & Culture

From Providence to London: the Chattertocks take on their first international tour

By Timothy Ro | January 28

While in Europe, the group spent eight days performing at a variety of venues, navigating logistics and bonding as a team.

Illustration of animatronic characters from the Five Night's at Freddy's 2 movie singing and playing the guitar.

Review

‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ is a cringeworthy night to remember

By Ann Gray Golpira | January 27

“Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” offers little to critics and lots to the franchise’s original fans.

A man in a black shirt, grey pants and glasses holds a red ping pong paddle while pointing.

Arts & Culture

‘Marty Supreme’ tracks ambition to its breaking point

By Eve McLaury | January 27

The film transforms table tennis into a loud and unsettling study of ego, obsession and human failure.

A man in a red shirt and black pants climbing on a metal building.

Review

Netflix’s ‘Skyscraper Live’ is a sickening yet thrilling watch

By Amelia Barter | January 27

Rock climber Alex Honnold’s athleticism made up for the show’s lackluster commentary.

A child holds an adult's hand at the RISD Museum.

Arts & Culture

At RISD Museum’s ‘Tours for Tots,’ kids channel their inner Monet

By Talia LeVine | January 25

The program, which has been running for over a decade, is designed to teach kids to value different forms of art.

A Polaroid photo of two men on either side of a woman. All three smile at the camera.

Arts & Culture

Brown alums nominated for 2026 Grammy awards

By Ann Gray Golpira | January 23

Clyde Lawrence ’15, Gracie Lawrence and Linus Lawrence ’25 Lawrence received a Grammy nomination in November.

An older man sits at a podium in a courtroom. In front of the podium is a table of people transcribing and writing. On both sides of the podium are military officers.

Review

‘Nuremberg’ transports viewers into the mind of man who befriended Nazis

By Talia LeVine | January 22

The film is defined by the stellar performances of its main characters, a Nazi and American psychiatrist.

A woman on stage wearing early 19th-century casual garments holds her arms out in passion while mid-song. Four other women behind her watch her perform fondly.

Review

‘Suffs’ marches to Providence with cheeky songs, uplifting message

By Kendra Eastep | January 22

The Tony Award-winning musical “Suffs” is showing at the Providence Performing Arts Center for five days.

Review

‘People We Meet on Vacation’ offers an escape for rom-com fanatics

By Alyssia Ouhocine | January 21

The Netflix film offers stunning travel visuals and simmering romantic tension.

Two male hockey players tensely face each other on the ice, one in a blue uniform and the other in white.

Review

‘Heated Rivalry’ brings more than just heat

By Nora Rowe | January 21

The show’s highlights are the stellar performances from actors Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams.

The cover for Rachel Chinouriri's EP "Little House"

Review

Rachel Chinouriri’s newest EP builds a ‘Little House’ you’ll never want to leave

By Nora Rowe | December 4

“Little House" offers creative alt-pop and a new level of surety for the British artist.

Arts & Culture

‘Zootopia 2’ draws herds of viewers with stunning animation, world building

By Michaela Hanson | December 3

The sequel to 2016’s “Zootopia” raises more questions than it answers.

Photo of the ‘Echoes of the Andes’ exhibit in the Providence Public Library on Nov. 18.

Arts & Culture

‘Echoes of the Andes’ exhibit at the Providence Public Library highlights ancient Peruvian civilization

By Taek Lee | December 2

The exhibition will be on display in the Rhode Island Room until July 24, 2026.