Observer Department: Arts and Entertainment
Early Oscar predictions
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…
Art is in the air
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,…
Before the 2024 credits roll: ‘Heretic’ review and upcoming must-watch movies
“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…
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…
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…
Are movie theaters dying?
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…
Cabaret creates musical memories
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…
The rise and fall of a Midwest princess?
"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…
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’…
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.…
