Observer Department: Arts and Entertainment
NECC Theater excels in acting competition
Q&A with Professor Brianne Beatrice Recently, the NECC Observer had a chance to chat with Theater Program Coordinator Brianne Beatrice. We talked a lot about the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival, as well as NECC Theater as a whole. Follow the program on Instagram @necctheater and check out the…
The consequences of compromising on quality
I still remember when I was a child and I could not stop watching Adam Sandle’s movies over and over again, it made me happy and moved me. Nowadays I think that they are not the best movies that can exist, but I still remember them fondly. And this is…
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…
Chuang Asia Season 2 kicks off
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…
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…
