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A picture of Jack Quaid in a suit upside down falling from a hole in the ceiling.

Review

‘Novocaine’ packs a punch

By Gabriella Wrighten | March 17

Directors Dan Berk and Robert Olsen deliver a fresh and unique take on an often stale genre.

Joe Lovano, wearing a black collared shirt and a cap, pictured playing the saxophone.

Arts & Culture

Joe Lovano, the Brown Jazz Band deliver passionate performance Friday night

By Ann Gray Golpira | March 16

The concert featured special guest Joe Lovano, a Grammy award-winning saxophonist, composer and producer.

A crowded theater, lined by red curtains. The crowd awaits the start of Brown Original Series's Thursday night premiere.

Arts & Culture

Brown Original Series premieres ‘Shopfront,’ ‘Pas de Deux’

By Rajaa Ghandour | March 16

From investigative comedy to psychological drama, the BOS brings two distinct stories to the big screen.

Still from the film "Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors" of a man's face.

Events

‘Cinema Ritrovato on Tour’ returns to Brown, showcases restored film classics

By Ayana Ahuja | March 14

The 12th edition of “Cinema Ritrovato on Tour,” a European film festival focused on film restoration and preservation, is back at Brown.

Two versions of Robert Pattinson look at the screen.

Review

Despite falling short of expectations, ‘Mickey 17’ is a pleasure to watch

By Gabriella Wrighten | March 12

Even with a talented cast and crew, Bong Joon Ho’s latest film fails to provide more than humor.

A large brassiere fashioned out of cardboard hangs against the wall from a metal bar. There is a small bow in the center of the garment.

Arts & Culture

45th Annual Student Exhibition showcases bold, experimental works in Granoff Center

By Summer Shi | March 11

The student artworks will be on display until April 6.

A woman lies upside down on the roof of a car with two people standing at either side.

Review

‘So Close To What’ is so close to being more than just a good time

By Alyssia Ouhocine | March 10

The album is sexy and mature, although lacking in any serious emotional stakes.

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Arts & Culture

Brown playwrights experiment during ‘Writing is Live’ festival

By Ann Gray Golpira | March 10

During the five-day festival, student playwrights presented six original, in-progress plays.

Bryce Gray ’25 and Noah Martinez ’27 — playing love interests Jason McConnell and Peter Simonds respectively — hold each other in an intimate embrace onstage.

Arts & Culture

Bryce Gray ’25 highlights queer love in restaging of ‘bare: a pop opera’

By Tiffany Xiao | March 7

The musical, which grapples with the intersection between religion and queer identity, served as his senior thesis.

Bridget Jones (played by Renée Zellweger) rests her head on Roxster's (played by Leo Woodall) shoulder. The two are sitting outside in two chairs in a dark, nighttime setting.

Arts & Culture

‘Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy’ turns trash into treasure

By Gabriella Wrighten | March 6

The sequel ditches the worst of Bridget’s personality, allowing it to reach new heights.

A man holds a woman on his back as she yells.

Review

Humanccinos, magical goats, sex ed and Cole N. Oscopy: The 24 Hour Play Festival delivers comedic genius

By Ann Gray Golpira | March 5

With their witty writing and compelling characters and stories, each play left audience members cackling.

Two twins in white shirts stand next to each other in front of steps and hold a map.

Arts & Culture

Brown alum Han Nguyen ’21 travels the world on ‘The Amazing Race’

By Manav Musunuru | March 5

Han Nguyen teamed up with her brother, Holden Nguyen, to compete in the reality show’s 37th season.

A photo taken from the top of the stage looking down on the Oscars audience.

Review

In 2025 show, Oscars face identity crisis

By Ayana Ahuja | March 4

The Academy Awards are frequently lauded as the biggest night in Hollywood and in film. Yet, Sunday night’s ceremony raised the question: What are the Oscars really about anymore?

The Avon display, open for the Providence French and Francophone Film Festival.

Review

‘L’Histoire de Souleymane’ tugs at heartstrings in portrayal of one man’s journey to seek asylum

By Alyssia Ouhocine | March 3

The 2024 film “L’Histoire de Souleymane” was screened this past Sunday as part of the Providence French and Francophone Film Festival at Thayer Street’s Avon Cinema. Directed by French filmmaker Boris Lojkine, the film is a brief but powerful look at one asylum seeker’s struggle for safety. ...

Audience members seated in an auditorium sketch on clipboards while student musicians play on the stage.

Arts & Culture

Brown musicians, RISD artists capture music on paper at annual Sketching Sound concert

By Dia Nanda and Summer Shi | March 2

While Brown musicians performed live music, RISD artists interpreted their notes through drawing.

A picture of Cardinal Lawrence played by Ralph Fiennes in the film "Conclave."

Arts & Culture

Oscar-winning ‘Conclave’ transports audiences to the tension of papal conclaves

By Manav Musunuru | March 2

The film perfectly captures factionalism during the Holy See’s period of sede vacante.

Three dancers wearing white and blue outfits prance on a darkened stage holding poles wrapped in layers of found objects, string, rope and twine.

Arts & Culture

The Bell showcases artist Julien Creuzet’s narrative on transatlantic slave trade

By Talia LeVine | February 28

Julien Creuzet’s new installation at The Bell Gallery is on display until June 1.

The head of a stuffed monkey on a person's body, staring at the camera through their legs.

Arts & Culture

‘The Monkey’ is fun, but that’s about it

By Gabriella Wrighten | February 25

The film delivers little story and emotion, instead opting for shock-driven laughs and outrageous violence.

A pink-haired DJ puts her hand in the air, with the other on her turntable.

Arts & Culture

Behind the scenes of Brown’s DJ culture

By Ann Gray Golpira | February 25

Students highlight the music, narratives and history behind their journeys into DJing.

A picture of a mother, father, their young daughter and son on the beach. Everyone is smiling besides the mother looking off into the distance.

Arts & Culture

‘I’m Still Here’ portrays the power of familial love amid Brazilian political turmoil

By Sanai Rashid | February 25

It is the first Brazilian-produced film to be nominated for Best Picture in Academy Awards history.