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The Bear Season Three: Weighed Down But Still Fun
FX’s hit comedy-drama show “The Bear” returned on June 26 with the release of its third season on Disney+ and Hulu. The show received 10 Primetime Emmy Awards including Outstanding Comedy Series for its first season and followed a model set by its previous season by releasing 10 new episodes at once.
Trousdale’s Harmonies Rock the Brooklyn Paramount Theater
Decked out in their usual vibrant pastel outfits that scream 1960s groove, female folk-pop trio Trousdale leaned into their signature harmonies at the newly renovated Brooklyn Paramount Theater on June 19. Throughout the month, they’ve promoted their debut album “Out of My Mind,” during their “Still Out of My Mind” North American tour. Trousadale opened for the Australian folk-rock jam-band The Teskey Bros. at shows in Philadelphia, New York City and Montreal. In New York City, Trousdale — composed of artists Georgia Greene, Lauren Jones and Quinn D’andrea — played to a bustling crowd, filled with fans of both artists.
Beauty in Simplicity: A Look Into the Formation of the MUJI Brand
Within Hudson Yards, there are a variety of restaurants and shops, congested with crowds of tourists and corporate workers looking for a lunch break escape. Up four sets of escalators, past Shake Shack and Dylan’s Candy Bar, there is also one of the newest NYCxDesign exhibitions featuring the iconic MUJI brand.
‘Lumberjack the Monster’ is a Wild Campy Mess
Famed director Takashi Miike is a somewhat controversial figure in Japanese cinema, known for films “Audition” and “Ichi the Killer.” His work is notorious for the excessive use of violence and gore. In particular, the ending of “Audition” has named it as one of the most disturbing movies out there. So when I went to see his latest release, “Lumberjack the Monster,” I was expecting a suspenseful thriller mystery with crazy, over-the-top gore. This film was much more tame, yet it still had some of Miike’s wild, bizarre flair.
‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Continues the Epic Trilogy
“Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” opened a new chapter in the “Planet of the Apes” trilogy on May 10. The film debuted at no. 1 in North America with a $58 million opening. This latest installment was released seven years after its predecessor, continuing the narrative journey of the apes, the franchise’s enduring appeal and cinematic evolution from the last film to this new era.
Students are the Face of Free Speech, Positioning Administrators as the Opposition
Free speech shaped higher education in the United States, but the increasingly polarized political culture has caused campuses to reevaluate how the First Amendment applies to the classroom. It’s no surprise that student protesters are being targeted by campus administration, law enforcement and politicians in an ongoing national debate about democracy and education.
Searows Plays to a Sold-Out Crowd at The Mercury Lounge
Indie-folk artist Alec Duckart, known professionally as Searows, played a sold-out show on Jan. 25 at New York City’s Mercury Lounge as part of his first headline tour. The show was the last of the tour’s U.S. leg and his second in the New York City area, having played Brooklyn venue Baby’s All Right the night before. The intimate, 250-capacity Mercury Lounge proved to be a cozy home for Duckart’s serene sound. The crowd of fans, mostly in their teens and twenties, cheered and shouted “I love you” while Duckart tuned his guitar before opening with his 2023 single “Older.” The room was hushed as Duckart captivated his audience — the crowd swayed and sang along quietly, but many were silently transfixed by Duckart’s blissful acoustic guitar and poetic lyrics. Duckart wrote, recorded and produced his own debut album, “Guard Dog,” which was released in September 2022. By the end of 2023, Duckart signed to Matt Maltese’s record label, Last Recordings on Earth, and released his six-track EP “End Of The World,” which his ongoing tour promoted. Duckart previously toured as a supporting act for artists including Maltese, Gracie Abrams and Leith Ross.
Olivia Rodrigo Brings Pop-Rock Star Power to Sold-Out Madison Square Garden Shows
Pop sensation Olivia Rodrigo brought the house down April 9 at Madison Square Garden (MSG), marking the last of four sold-out shows at the famed arena for her ongoing world tour. Fans decked out in purple, sequins and feather-trimmed cowboy hats filled the venue, eager to sing along to Rodrigo’s angsty 2023 pop-rock album “Guts.”
“American Horror Story” Season 12 Finale: The Delicate Conclusion Unveiled
The show “American Horror Story” (AHS) Season 12, “Delicate Part 2,” concluded on April 3. The show aired four new episodes each week, culminating in its finale on April 24. Co-created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk and based on Danielle Valentine’s book “Delicate Condition,” the series follows Anna Victoria (Emma Roberts), a woman striving to become a prosperous actress while simultaneously fulfilling her dream of motherhood.
Tinashe Shines at Terminal 5
New York City’s Terminal 5 was packed on Friday, Feb. 9 as R&B star Tinashe played to a sold-out crowd. The singer-songwriter’s tour showcased her sixth studio album, “BB/Ang3l,” which was released in September 2023. The energy in the 3,000-capacity venue was electric as Tinashe’s stylish fans packed in, and the crowd eagerly shouted along with a projected digital countdown in the minutes before she took the stage. Tinashe emerged on top of a towering platform washed in blue light to sing her first song, “Treason.” She disappeared momentarily before reappearing at center stage, flanked by a group of athletic backup dancers, and transitioning into her upbeat track “X.”
Come Hear The Music Play (All Around You)
With its vaudeville-style musical numbers, combined with a story depicting the rise of Nazism in 1920s Berlin, and set against the backdrop of the decadent Kit Kat Club, the story of “Cabaret” seems to keep returning, just in different stripes. For a musical that debuted in 1966, “Cabaret,” the Kander & Ebb musical staple, has seen many forms. Like its titular Emcee (famously originated by Joel Grey), this piece contorts itself back into relevance. Whether in the original Hal Prince helmed production, the 1972 film starring Liza Minelli, or the 1998 Sam Mendes production (which was last seen on Broadway in 2014), “Cabaret” is the show that never stays away for long.
The Promising Rebirth of the Kingsbridge Armory
The Kingsbridge Armory in The Bronx is vast to say the least. Spanning a staggering 570,000 square feet, it is the largest armory in the U.S., more massive than Windsor Castle. It’s been abandoned for 20 years, ever since the National Guard transferred its ownership to the city in 1996. It’s been used as the occasional film set, and as a food pantry during the pandemic, but in terms of economic utilization, nothing has come to fruition.
Taylor Swift Enters Her Poetry Era
“All’s Fair in Love and Poetry” — Taylor Swift said as she entered her latest era by releasing two albums in one night. The first album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” was released at midnight on April 19. Two hours later, she surprised her fans with “The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology.” Both albums combined feature 31 songs.
Saving ‘Sephora Kids’
Every morning, I perform a multi-stage routine: I apply face wash, serums, toners, moisturizers and a thick coat of makeup. Despite this ritual obligation, I really don’t have it that bad. This daily act of drowning in products is a relatively new habit for me, only dating back to late middle school. Prior to that, both my desire and access to beauty products were limited to boxes of cheap eyeshadow and gloopy lip gloss sold by Ulta Beauty at Christmas time. Makeup was a source of play — perhaps experimentation — and nothing more.
Logic Puzzle: School’s Out
Your friends Ryan, Avery, Josie and Reed told you all about their summer break plans, but now you can’t remember who was doing what. All that you remember are the details from the clues below. Use the clues to deduce where each person is going and what they are...
Crossword: Is This the Solve of the Summer?
Jasmine White (she/her), FCLC ‘27, is an assistant editor of fun & games. She is majoring in Sociology and considering a double-major in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Outside of The Observer, you can probably find her on the NYT Games app, at an art museum, or starting a new hobby she’ll give up after a month.
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