Observer Department: Arts and Entertainment
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…
Brianne Beatrice shares what’s next at NECC Theater
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…
A conversation with Tom Bergeron!
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…
All you need to know about the Met Gala
Those who are fond of fashion await the one event that will take place in less than two weeks. Fashion designers, their muses and some of the world's most influential celebrities gather once a year at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City for fashion's biggest night, The…
A community for all: Acting Out Theater Company
Acting Out Theater Company is a nonprofit community theater that really puts the community in community theatre. Located in Lawrence at 56 Island Street, Acting Out Theater has been open to the public for over 20 years now. Linda Schoonmaker, one of the founders of acting out has been involved…
A deep dive into ‘Cowboy Carter’
“This ain’t a Country album. This is a “Beyoncé album.,” is what Beyoncé posted on Instagram before the release of her much-anticipated 8th studio album “Cowboy Carter”, a country inspired 27-track record. The record, which includes two hit singles “Texas Hold ‘Em” and 16 Carriages”, is the second installment of…
A breakdown of 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards
April is starting off on a high note thanks to the iHeartRadio music awards which premiered live April 1st on FOX. The iHeartRadio music awards celebrate the most-played songs and artists that were played on iHeartRadio stations and the app from 2023. This year, the event took place at the…
