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girl in red declares hopeful, confident return to music on sophomore album “I’M DOING IT AGAIN BABY”

By Campbell Loi | April 22

Professionally known as girl in red, Norwegian singer-songwriter Marie Ulven first arrived on the indie-pop scene with “i wanna be your girlfriend,” a single she released on SoundCloud in 2016. When songs “we fell in love in october” and “girls” went viral on TikTok during the COVID-19 pandemic, ...

In ‘The Tortured Poets Department,’ Taylor Swift loses steam

By John Sexton | April 22

On April 19 at midnight, Taylor Swift released 16 new songs. Two hours later, she released 15 more. Such astonishing productivity has become synonymous with Swift in recent years, with it seeming like that at any moment she could announce a brand new project on a whim.

‘Perfect Days’ captures the beauty in nature and mundane

By Gabriella Wrighten | April 21

Not much happens in Wim Wenders’s “Perfect Days.” The film follows Hirayama (Kōji Yakusho), a toilet cleaner in Tokyo living a largely solitary life. Hirayama does very few things each day. All of them are simple, but that’s not to say they’re not important. Running only on Hirayama’s relaxed ...

‘Bright Future’ is the latest piece of Lenker brilliance

By Dennis Carey | April 16

As winter turns to spring, Adrianne Lenker’s new album “Bright Future” is the perfect accompaniment to the changing weather.

Profound message of ‘I Saw the TV Glow’ gets lost in film’s overcomplexity

By Manav Musunuru | April 16

Filled with low-budget CGI and costumes reminiscent of ‘90s TV shows, “I Saw the TV Glow” is a seemingly light-hearted movie that becomes increasingly unnerving as its characters grow up and are forced to face their own identities.

Lizzy McAlpine grapples with time, love, loss while getting “Older”

By Campbell Loi | April 15

Lizzy McAlpine has long been known by her fans for her impressive vocal range and hard-hitting lyrics. Her song “ceilings” went viral on TikTok last year, and her expert storytelling brought her to mainstream recognition. Captivated by the song’s deep emotional journey and its surprise twist ending, ...

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Dev Patel fuses action, cultural commentary in ‘Monkey Man’

By Ayana Ahuja | April 15

In “Monkey Man,” Dev Patel’s highly anticipated directorial debut, Bollywood and Hollywood action stylization are unified and transformed into a refreshingly new story. Quick, vibrant and often claustrophobic shots are paired with sweeping views of the cityscape as the story of a monkey-masked ...

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‘The Idea of You’: Anne Hathaway’s rom-com renaissance falls flat

By Rose Farman-Farma | April 15

It’s been a while since Anne Hathaway has graced us with a classic rom-com, so I was intrigued to watch her return to the screen as the female lead of a forbidden romance. Directed by Academy award-nominated director Michael Showalter, “The Idea of You” tells the story of a 40-year-old single ...

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Doja Cat references past releases, drifts away from pop in “Scarlet 2 CLAUDE”

By Manav Musunuru | April 7

Doubling down on her mission to shift away from the bubblegum pop sounds of her past hits, Doja Cat released the deluxe version of her 2023 album “Scarlet” on April 5 with little prior notice.

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‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ remains faithful to humor, charm of fan-favorite series

By Isabel Hahn | April 2

After almost a decade since the last film in its franchise, “Kung Fu Panda 4,” directed by Mike Mitchell, was released on March 8 to wide anticipation. The latest addition to the series follows unlikely kung fu master Po (Jack Black) as he transitions from the position of Dragon Warrior to become ...

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Beyoncé combines personal narrative, celebration of Black music in “Cowboy Carter”

By Manav Musunuru | April 1

“This ain't a Country album. This is a ‘Beyoncé’ album,” the singer wrote in an Instagram post, emphasizing an important distinction that gestures at the true brilliance of her eighth studio album, “Cowboy Carter” released on March 29.

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Julia Holter explores the human body on new album “Something in the Room She Moves”

By John Sexton | March 31

Inspired by her newborn daughter, singer-songwriter Julia Holter’s sixth studio album, “Something in the Room She Moves,” abounds with childlike playfulness. Holter, who began recording her dazzling new record while pregnant at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, wasn’t consciously trying to ...

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Nine movies to celebrate Women’s History Month

By Gabriella Wrighten | March 21

Women’s History Month is a chance for what really should be done all year long: sharing women’s stories and promoting female voices. While some of these movies aim to empower and uplift, others may provide comfort, serving as a reminder of joy, hope and fun amidst all the chaos.

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‘One Day’ presents deeply moving story of romance and heartbreak

By Manav Musunuru | March 19

Many people have had that one person that they just cannot seem to move on from. No matter how hard they try, their thoughts seem to drift into reminders of a coveted past. These feelings of hopeless romance and missed opportunities — often felt while reminiscing on past crushes and relationships ...

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‘The Crime Is Mine’ finds a place in America’s social landscape

By Cavan Agatone | March 18

François Ozon’s crime-comedy “The Crime is Mine” does not break obvious genre molds of French cinema, but still proves itself relevant to an American audience. The film, featured in this year’s Providence French and Francophone Film Festival, is exceptionally well-done.

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‘Love Lies Bleeding’ offers shock, thrill in twisted story

By Gabriella Wrighten | March 17

If you’re looking for something to watch on your next movie night, “Love Lies Bleeding” is the perfect pick. Rose Glass’s 2024 romance thriller follows Lou (Kristen Stewart) and Jackie (Katy O’Brien) in a “Thelma and Louise”-esque crime story as they commit and cover up a series of gruesome ...

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'Love is Blind' season six struggles to deliver on already tenuous premise

By Anisha Kumar | March 14

Netflix’s “Love is Blind” has always been crazy.

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Anne Carson’s masterfully wrong ‘Wrong Norma’

By Liliana Greyf | March 13

Anne Carson’s 23rd publication, “Wrong Norma” meditates, deconstructs, scolds, announces, humors and — most importantly — questions a seemingly disparate cluster of topics. In an unruly, genre-less, collaged collection of text and images water, blood, Flaubert, form, crows, Guantanamo, ...

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An emotional journey: Ariana Grande speaks her truth in new album ‘eternal sunshine’

By Campbell Loi | March 13

Ariana Grande is no stranger to the spotlight. From her early roots in musical theater — performing on Broadway at just 14 years old — and on Nickelodeon, Grande’s angelic vocals and impressive four-octave range have rocketed her to stardom since her first album “Yours Truly” was released ...

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Oscars 2024: A mundane viewing experience

By Ayana Ahuja | March 11

Whether the purpose of the Academy Awards is to be a vibrant celebration of cinema or pure entertainment rooted in Hollywood glamor, Sunday’s ceremony fell flat in both respects.