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Review

Tony award-winning musical ‘SIX’ is a riveting tale of King Henry VIII’s wives

By Ann Gray Golpira | October 27

The Providence Performing Arts Center hosted the show over the past week.

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Arts & Culture

Black Arts Expo highlights numerous forms of creative achievement by Black students

By Sonia Chu | October 26

Hosted by the Black Star Journal, the event hopes to connect community with Black art.

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Review

Netflix’s ‘Famous Last Words’ hits the mark with Jane Goodall interview

By Rachel Wicker | October 23

The show centers intimate interviews with prominent figures, aired only after their deaths.

Josh O'Connor mid-bow on stage with Kelly Reichardt behind him. Both are wearing suits and holding mics.

Review

‘The Mastermind’ is a prescient, unconventional look at art theft

By Ayana Ahuja | October 23

The last few days have seen a flurry of news about the recent jewelry heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris. Ironically, the $100 million theft coincides with the world premiere of Kelly Reichardt’s latest film, “The Mastermind.” The film was inspired by the 1972 heist at the Worcester Art Museum ...

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Lola Young’s ‘I’m Only F**king Myself’ fuses incendiary production with exhilarating vulnerability

By Alyssia Ouhocine | October 22

The British singer-songwriter’s third studio album is an honest and revelatory body of work.

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Azadeh Ghotbi ’91 looks to spark dialogue with new exhibit at Watson School

By Nora Rowe | October 21

The exhibition will be on display in the Stephen Robert ’62 Hall until Dec. 15.

Album cover for ‘From the Pyre’ by The Last Dinner Party, which shows a series of figrures and scenes placed disparately around a grassy hill. The central figure, a woman in a blue dress, holds a lamb. At the top of the hill, several figures dressed in red move around a burning pyre.

Review

In ‘From the Pyre,’ The Last Dinner Party weaves the modern myth we need

By Nora Rowe | October 20

The danceable rock album grapples with love, loss and femininity.

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Arts & Culture

Filmmaker Ken Burns screens, discusses upcoming docuseries at Family Weekend event

By Ann Gray Golpira | October 19

The event was hosted in partnership with the Brown 2026 initiative.

University News

Gwyneth Paltrow P’28 hints at new Marvel movie appearance in Family Weekend keynote

By Alice Xie | October 19

The actress and CEO also discussed reinvention and learning — themes she said have guided her career.

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Review

‘Him’ disappoints but receives more backlash than warranted

By Millie Barter | October 19

Produced by Jordan Peele, the film may be a disappointment to viewers expecting another “Get Out.”

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Arts & Culture

From the classroom to content creation: Brown’s social media stars

By Summer Shi | October 17

The Herald spoke with five students making waves on social media.

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Review

‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ falls flat compared to its source materials

By Tumelo Johnson | October 16

Directed by Bill Condon, the film is based on the eponymous Broadway musical and novel by Manuel Puig.

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‘The Devil Wears Prada’ musical soundtrack falls short

By Ann Gray Golpira | October 15

The new soundtrack for the musical “The Devil Wears Prada” offers listeners few standout songs among an otherwise unoriginal score.

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Arts & Culture

Black Music Lab allows musicians, community members to explore artistry

By Raghav Ramgopal | October 15

Led by Enongo Lumumba-Kasongo, the Black Music Lab hosts experimental concerts for the public.

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Review

Taylor Swift’s “The Fate of Ophelia” music video isn’t deep enough to fill a bathtub

By Nora Rowe | October 14

The video was clearly intended to create viral, shallow moments.

Arts & Culture

Changing seasons bring a storm of compelling new singles

By Alyssia Ouhocine | October 14

The music world recently came alive with singles from Maisie Peters, HAIM and Bon Iver, Tate McRae and Alessia Rose.

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Arts & Culture

In today’s digital age, ‘Black Swan’ hits even harder

By Sanai Rashid | October 14

The 2010 film was screened on Thursday at the Granoff Center as part of a film festival hosted by the Brown Arts Institute.

The album cover from "Midnight Sun," which shows Zara Larsson in an orange dress with light pouring through trees behind her.

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‘Midnight Sun’ is the shining light of Zara Larsson’s discography

By Camilla Rodriguez | October 13

The singer’s fifth album both distinguishes itself from and fits in with her former work.

Display of old books in glass with exhibit titled "Elemental."

Arts & Culture

John Carter Brown Library exhibit examines bookbinding’s roots in the natural world

By Ann Gray Golpira | October 9

The exhibit details the intricate history of early modern bookbinding.

Photo of the Unfinished Conversation Series exhibit.

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‘Unfinished Conversation Series’ exhibit spotlights legacies of European colonialism and slavery

By Eric Dogini | October 7

On May 23, the “Unfinished Conversation Series” exhibit opened in the Ruth J. Simmons Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice. The exhibition, which will remain on display until Dec. 12, uses recordings of interviews from descendents of those who were enslaved and colonized to piece together ...