Observer Department: Arts and Entertainment
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.…
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…
Top horror movie recommendations for a haunting Halloween
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…
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…
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.…
‘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…
A24 continues to have success in the independent film industry
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…
