Observer Department: Arts and Entertainment
Inside NECC Theater
The curtain rises, and lights dim and the magic begins at Northern Essex Community College. I had the privilege of sitting down with the marvelous Theater Professor Brianne Beatrice. Not only is she a Professor here at NECC, but her students rave about her, Kiersten Lowe, a student of Beatrice’s…
First North Koreans set to debut in K-Pop
Defectors will get chance to share their artistry Korean pop music, or K-Pop, has taken the world by storm in the last half decade or so, with South Korean artists, called “idols”, dominating global charts as of late. In 2012, Psy’s “Gangnam Style” became the first K-Pop song to reach…
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…
Battle of the Bands returns
“NECC Music’s Battle of the Bands never disappoints,” said Dean of Liberal Arts Amy Callahan. On April 10, at the TC building in Haverhill cam- pus the Battle of the Bands was held, a music competition that gathers NECC community and the love of music. Dean Callahan was one of…
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…
