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Review: Season Two of ‘Euphoria’ Excels with Phenomenal Acting, Cinematography and Music

By Eleanor Schifino | March 3, 2022

However, the show falls short by chronicling countless train wrecks that lack resolution and leave viewers craving more.

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Review: ‘Red Rocket’ Brilliantly Explores the Cost of Desire

By Alexandra Surprenant | February 15, 2022

Produced by A24, the film follows ex-porn star Mikey Saber’s return to his Texas hometown, providing beautiful imagery and sinister humor.

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Review: 'To Paradise' Took Me to Three Different Americas, Left Me Begging for More

By Armita Mirkarimi | February 1, 2022

Hanya Yanagihara presents an alternative history of the American experiment through three different time periods and characters with the same names.

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Review: 'Hype House' Reveals the Misery of Being an Influencer

By Jessica Sun Li | January 25, 2022

In the past decade, social media influencers have grown more and more in popularity. First, it was on YouTube. Then, it was on Instagram. Now, with TikTok, it’s easier than ever to become famous. On the Netflix reality show “Hype House,” these influencers break out of our phone screens and onto our televisions.

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Review: ‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’ Offers Witty Take on Freshman Year

By Alexandra Surprenant | December 21, 2021

Co-created by Justin Noble and Mindy Kaling ’01, “The Sex Lives of College Girls” provides thoughtful entertainment with a title that promises intrigue.

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2021 Music in Review: The 10 Best Albums of the Year

By Jack Hargrove | November 16, 2021

This year saw the release of albums featuring new directions that artists devised during the lockdowns as well as albums postponed from their 2020 release due to COVID-19.

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Review: JPEGMAFIA’s album “LP!” a continuation of the rapper’s signature style

By Jack Hargrove | November 11, 2021

With his fourth full-length album in five years, “LP!,” JPEGMAFIA furthers his reputation as one of the most experimental hip-hop artists working today.

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Review: ‘Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy’ is an informative, entertaining watch

By Madeline Sawyer | September 30, 2021

Tucci drives this documentary series, revealing the social and political undercurrents of the nationu2019s cuisine.

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Green To Go: A Cozy Evening at Tuckerbox

By Alejandro Morales | September 28, 2021

White River Junction's Tuckerbox Restaurant is the perfect place for Turkish and Mediterranean food.

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Review: “The Chair” nails the idiosyncrasies of the academy

By Shera Bhala | September 23, 2021

The Netflix original zeroes in on the first woman of color to head up a university’s English department

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Review: Sally Rooney’s New Novel Misses the Mark on Love and Politics

By Mia Nelson | September 16, 2021

“Beautiful World, Where Are You?” favors cynicism over honest engagement with the biggest topics of Rooney’s novels.

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Green To Go: Going off the Wagon at Red Wagon Bakery

By Alejandro Morales | September 14, 2021

Trying a new restaurant with the Dartmouth Outing Club’s Dinertoure group did not disappoint.

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Review: ‘High School Musical: The Musical: The Series’ Season 2 Draws Viewers in but Lacks Charm of First Season

By Pierce Wilson | August 20, 2021

The massive success of season 1 brought a fanbase back for season 2, but it ultimately did not live up to the music and acting fans were expecting.

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Review: Billie Eilish’s ‘Happier Than Ever’ Juxtaposes Confidence and Vulnerability

By Eleanor Schifino | August 13, 2021

Billie Eilish strips back her unwavering self-assurance to demonstrate a rare vulnerability in an autobiographical sophomore album that dissects the struggles that accompany fame.

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Review: 'The Green Knight’s' strange tale proves worthy

By James Cronin | August 6, 2021

After a winding road to the box office, David Lowery’s “The Green Knight” finally reached theaters on July 30.

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Review: ‘Call Me If You Get Lost’ sees Tyler, the Creator return to his roots, now more matured and refined

By Griffin Kozlow | July 30, 2021

The latest album, released June 25, builds upon the musical prowess exhibited in his last two, but with a refreshingly rougher edge.

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Review: Disney Plus’ ‘Loki’ is ripe with potential but needed more time to develop

By Eleanor Schifino | July 23, 2021

“Loki”’s limited nature and complicated plot weaves an intriguing storyline, but leaves much to be desired in a disappointing finale.

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Review: Marvel’s ‘Black Widow’ is Thrilling, but Lacks Depth Natasha Deserves

By Jessica Sun Li | July 16, 2021

“Black Widow” is an action-packed film with an empowering message that falls short of giving its heroine the long-awaited role she deserves.

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Review: HBO Premieres First Episode of ‘Gossip Girl’ Reboot Series

By Veronica Winham | July 16, 2021

HBO Max’s Gossip Girl reboot is sure to attract new viewers while including just enough nostalgia to bring back former fans.

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Review: Bo Burnham’s ‘Inside’ vividly explores an existential crisis

By Eleanor Schifino | June 25, 2021

Burnham’s newest Netflix special surpasses his previous works of introspective musical comedy as he grapples with isolation and understanding his place in an internet-driven world.