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ARTS & CULTURE

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A complex villain story, turned to film: a review of ‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’

"As far as movie adaptations go, “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” with Suzanne Collins as its executive producer, is astonishingly faithful to the book."

"As far as movie adaptations go, “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” with Suzanne Collins as its executive producer, is astonishingly faithful to the book."

THE PROSPECT | December 3

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Five grand pianos in the center of a stage. A semi-circle of students stand around the back of the stage with hands held high.

Princeton Pianists Ensemble keeps audience on their toes

“As an increasing number of nimble hands danced in unison, dynamics grew, tempo increased, and chords thickened into a polyphonic climax. In the third piece, the twists began.”

“As an increasing number of nimble hands danced in unison, dynamics grew, tempo increased, and chords thickened into a polyphonic climax. In the third piece, the twists began.”

THE PROSPECT | November 26

Eight dancers on stage, jumping with one arm raised.

The emotional experience of eXpressions’ ‘Memento’

“They told stories through every aspect of the performance, from carefully-chosen costumes and emotive lyrics to the subtle use of facial expressions as they danced. I was invigorated by the performance — and for good reason.”

“They told stories through every aspect of the performance, from carefully-chosen costumes and emotive lyrics to the subtle use of facial expressions as they danced. I was invigorated by the performance — and for good reason.”

THE PROSPECT | November 26

Lina Lyssia Abtouche inside the Princeton Chapel.

Never was I understood, until I withstood

"I saw my tears reflected in the irises of my mother’s eyes: the color of the fertile soil birthing nature, to nurture, to ensure my future. I am the reclamation of her voice, the embodiment of her dreams, and the catalyst for the future, whereby I speak on behalf of those underrepresented — who have guarded their tears — and empower them to release their burdens."

"I saw my tears reflected in the irises of my mother’s eyes: the color of the fertile soil birthing nature, to nurture, to ensure my future. I am the reclamation of her voice, the embodiment of her dreams, and the catalyst for the future, whereby I speak on behalf of those underrepresented — who have guarded their tears — and empower them to release their burdens."

THE PROSPECT | November 13

Three different variations of 1989, Taylor's version album covers.

The return to ‘Wonderland’: a review of ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’

“From the visuals of the cover artwork to the songs themselves, the album dazzles. ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ presents an opportunity to return to Swift’s anthems of the past through the lens of her talent and perspective today.”

“From the visuals of the cover artwork to the songs themselves, the album dazzles. ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ presents an opportunity to return to Swift’s anthems of the past through the lens of her talent and perspective today.”

THE PROSPECT | November 5