Arts & Entertainment
2024, a year in review: Pop culture moments that captivated us
Looking back on 2024, it’s clear that the year was heavily marked by major pop culture moments that fascinated audiences and sparked conversations. It was a year that we radically changed the way we connect with culture whether it be on or offline. From music feuds to viral memes, these moments not only kept us … Continue reading 2024, a year in review: Pop culture mome... Read More
Chuang Asia Season 2 kicks off
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The logo for the second season of Chuang Asia.
Chuang Asia’s second season has started with promise, as 60 trainees took the stage to fight for seven spots in a brand new boy band, one that will likely boost the popularity of the T-Pop scene worldwide. The Thai spinoff of the iconic Produce 101 franchise in South Korea is gaining attention for it’s star-studded … Continue reading Chuang Asia Season 2 kicks off &rarr... Read More
Early Oscar predictions
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Oscars statuettes
Dune: Part Two and Wicked poised for major wins The 2024 film slate boasts a lineup of cinematic heavyweights, with “Dune: Part ”, “Wicked, and “Anora” standing out as potential” frontrunners for the 97th Academy Awards. Each film offers something unique: an epic sci-fi spectacle, a beloved musical adaptation, and an emotionally resonant drama. Among … Continue reading E... Read More
Art is in the air
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In the back of the library there is a quaint and modest room that some may never have stepped foot in. Its clean white walls and large glass windows perfectly allow for the minimalistic kind of backdrop needed for an NECC student art show. Two weeks ago on a raw, rainy Thursday afternoon that’s exactly … Continue reading Art is in the air → Read More
Before the 2024 credits roll: ‘Heretic’ review and upcoming must-watch movies
Movie poster for “Heretic” courtesy of A24.
“Heretic” (2024) is a fresh addition to the horror genre that cleverly combines psychological horror with religious and philosophical debate. Directed by Bryan Woods and Scott Beck, the film centers on two young Mormon missionaries, Sister Barnes and Sister Paxton (played by Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East), who find themselves trapped in a sinister, intellectually … Con... Read More
Remembering actor Tony Todd
The actor Anthony Tiran Todd, 69, better known as Tony Todd, passed away at 11:50 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, peacefully at his home in Marina Del Rey, California, according to news reports. Todd’s cause of death was not disclosed. The actor better known as Tony Todd by his friends and fans, was born on … Continue reading Remembering actor Tony Todd → Read More
Fans mourn One Direction member
Pop boy band One Direction formed in 2010, and quickly became popular after an X-factor audition. The group contains members Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, and Liam Payne. One of the best selling boy bands of all time, with multiple hit albums. You may remember going to a concert when you were … Continue reading Fans mourn One Direction member &r... Read More
Are movie theaters dying?
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AMC Methuen 20 with Ghostbuster Ectomobile
The fate of the big screen in the streaming era As streaming services become more dominant, the age-old ritual of going to the movies faces a new level of uncertainty. Many are questioning whether the days of sitting in a crowded theater are numbered. While some say the magic of the big screen will never … Continue reading Are movie theaters dying? → Read More
Cabaret creates musical memories
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NECC’s Cabaret team
A musical exposition hosted by both the NECC Choral and Music Club They’re creepy and they’re kooky; mysterious and spooky; they’re altogether ooky… They’re the performers of the27th annual fall Cabaret at NECC. Oct. 23 marked the date of the fall Cabaret, a musical exposition hosted by both the NECC Choral and Music Club, as … Continue reading Cabaret creates musical me... Read More
The rise and fall of a Midwest princess?
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Chappell Roan @chappellroan. 2024, April 5. “Good Luck, Babe!” cover photo.
“Actions speak louder than words, and actions speak louder than an endorsement.” – Chappell Roan Chappell Roan and her politics. Do people care too much and have higher expectations for those they have parasocial relationships with? Chappell Roan is an up-and-coming pop star with a spotlight beaming on her. She has one album and millions … Continue read... Read More