Arts & Entertainment
Sabrina Carpenter leaves an impression
Sabrina Carpenter has consistently proven herself to be powerful. With her latest release, “Short n’ Sweet,” the 25-year-old singer-songwriter delivers a irresistible collection of tracks that showcase her growth as an artist and her gift for crafting melodies such as her top hit “Espresso”. At only 36 minutes, “Short n’ Sweet” lives up to its … Continue reading Sabrina ... Read More
Superpower or curse? How movies deal with identity disorder
Have you ever wondered what happens when a paradigm fragments into multiple personalities? From the psychological terror presented in “Split” to the concept of justice in the Marvel universe through “Moon Knight”, cinema has used dissociative identity disorder (DID) as a tool to explore the complexity of the human mind. However, the question arises: to … Continue reading... Read More
Two delectable places to eat in Haverhill
Every single person on this planet has something in common…. the need to eat, whether it is a bologna sandwich, a bowl of spaghetti or for those that are fancy, some caviar on a blini. On average most families eat out once a week but for some it is more of a rare occasion. While … Continue reading Two delectable places to eat in Haverhill → Read More
Top horror movie recommendations for a haunting Halloween
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Drew Barrymore is seen in Scream’s opening scene.
The spooky season is here at last, and what better way to celebrate Halloween than by gathering friends and family for a night of horror movies? Whether you prefer jump-scares that make you scream or eerie, slow-burning thrillers, horror films create the perfect haunted vibe. I’ve put together a great collection to kick off a … Continue reading Top horror movie recomme... Read More
Uncovering truths and rocking worlds: How ‘Almost Famous’ mirrors the essence of journalism
Almost Famous is a movie directed by Cameron Crowe about a 15 year old teenager who aspires to be a rock journalist in the 1970s and tours with a rock band to write a story for Rolling Stone magazine. This is a must watch for anyone that is a film lover and people are into … Continue reading Uncovering truths and rocking worlds: How ‘Almost Famous’ mirrors the essence of... Read More
Boston Calling Music Festival: Boston’s biggest weekend for music lovers
Memorial Day weekend proves to be a huge time for Boston music lovers every year with Boston Calling Music Festival. Boston Calling is a 3-day festival that takes place during Memorial Day weekend. Boston Calling is known to host some of music’s biggest artists, and 2024’s lineup is no exception. The festival will kick off … Continue reading Boston Calling Music Festival... Read More
‘Challengers’ movie review: Exhilarating excellence on the big screen
Ever since I first saw the trailer for Luca Guadagnino’s new movie Challengers starring Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O’Connor was one of the movies I was most looking forward to this year. It’s safe to say that it did not disappoint. This movie has everything you could ask from a sports movie, but you could … Continue reading ‘Challengers’ movie review: Exhi... Read More
A24 continues to have success in the independent film industry
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The movie poster for Problemista.
Over the course of the past few months, three of the new movies I saw in theaters that stood out to me were Love Lies Bleeding, Problemista, and Civil War. Those three movies are each quite different in terms of genre, plot, themes, and other aspects, but they are all A24 titles that I love. … Continue reading A24 continues to have success in the independent film industr... Read More
Brianne Beatrice shares what’s next at NECC Theater
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Mirrorajah Metcalfe (left) and Gwynnethe Glickman (right) during rehearsal for “Hurricane Diane”
This interview has been edited for clarity and readability. We recently chatted with Northern Essex Theater Coordinator, Brianne Beatrice. Check out the interview below! Shaun Hood: Before we get into what comes next for NECC Theater, I just want touch on the recognition from the Kennedy Center that you and your students have been receiving … Continue reading Brianne Bea... Read More
A conversation with Tom Bergeron!
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Tom Bergeron with Observer Arts & Entertainment Editor Shaun Hood during the interview on Zoom on March 14th.
This interview has been edited for clarity and readability. The Observer is proud and excited to share our interview with Northern Essex celebrity alum Tom Bergeron. We chatted with him about TV hosting, what it’s like having Haverhill roots, and more. Check out the interview below! Shaun Hood: Do you have any advice for students … Continue reading A conversation with To... Read More