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Rosalía’s ‘LUX’ transcends language and genre

By Ann Gray Golpira | November 21

Rosalía’s fourth studio album, ‘LUX,’ breaks Billboard records with tracks spanning 14 languages.

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‘Wicked: For Good’ changes the fan-favorite musical for the better

By Manav Musunuru | November 19

The Ivy Film Festival hosted an advance screening of the film at the Avon Cinema on Wednesday night.

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Season five of ‘Only Murders in the Building’ calls out the power of wealth

By Raghav Ramgopal | November 17

The latest season of the Hulu series takes a complicated stand against wealth buying dominance.

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The beauty of ‘Ballad of a Small Player’ lies in its mediocrity

By Alex Mao | November 16

The film authentically captures a gambling addiction but fails to portray an engaging story.

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‘Falsettos’ is one of the best student-theater performances of the year

By Ann Gray Golpira | November 16

Presented by Brown Musical Forum, the show’s absurd comedy and the strength of its cast left viewers simultaneously laughing and crying.

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Oklou’s ‘choke enough (Deluxe)’ is subtle and stylish

By Kendra Eastep | November 14

Oklou’s first extended album, released Oct. 30, shines in its simplicity but lacks variation.

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‘Nobody Wants This’ is the perfect Jewish rom-com

By Talia LeVine | November 6

Netflix’s “Nobody Wants This” is the perfect Jewish rom-com.

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In ‘Everybody Scream,’ Florence Welch shows how womanhood can be glamorous, ravenous

By Nora Rowe | November 3

In this confident, angry record from Florence + the Machine, Welch is unafraid of the ugly and the animal.

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Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ has daddy issues

By Maxwell Silver | October 31

Jacob Elordi’s performance is the only thing that makes the film worth watching.

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‘The Woman in Cabin 10’ takes mindless viewing to the next level

By Alyssia Ouhocine | October 30

Viewers should set low expectations for this unoriginal take on a murder mystery.

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Lucy Dacus masters yearning on ‘Forever Is A Feeling: The Archives’

By Ann Gray Golpira | October 30

With beautifully poetic commentary on relationships and time, Dacus showcases her songwriting prowess.

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You might not regret watching ‘Regretting You’

By Timothy Ro | October 29

The film is an adaptation of the eponymous novel written by Colleen Hoover.

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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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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.

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‘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 ...