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Column: From record-breaking wins to riveting performances: The best of the 2025 Grammys

Column: From record-breaking wins to riveting performances: The best of the 2025 Grammys

Sarah Pyrce, news staff February 18, 2025

The 67th Annual Grammy Awards were held Feb. 2 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.  Within the three-and-a-half-hour long ceremony, Doechii became the third woman ever to win Best Rap Album, Beyoncé became the first Black woman to win a country Grammy in 50 years, Charli...

Two Aaroh members sing a South Indian set. They handed out flowers to the other singers in the set and the audience.

NU Aaroh’s Dilwale showcase creates magic ahead of Valentine’s Day

Tanvi Saxena, photo correspondent February 13, 2025

NU Aaroh’s Dilwale Valentine’s Day showcase took place at the Fenway Center Feb. 7 and included a vibrant mix of classic romantic melodies. Within the South Asian community, Dilwale means generous or brave-hearted; someone with a lot of love in their heart. With Valentine’s...

Retro Review: Love is unforgettable in ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’

Retro Review: Love is unforgettable in ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’

Meagan Ellis, news correspondent February 10, 2025

This Valentine’s Day, it’s important to keep those we love in mind — some, however, may be inclined to disagree.  “Today is a holiday invented by greeting card companies to make people feel like crap,” Joel Barish (Jim Carrey) says in 2004’s “Eternal Sunshine...

Adrien Brody stars as László Tóth in "The Brutalist." The film followed the Hungarian-Jewish architect as he immigrates to the United States and begins working on a community center project for industrialist Harrison Van Buren. Photo courtesy A24.

Review: ‘The Brutalist’ hones in on art and capital’s precarious relationship

Jake Guldin, news staff February 10, 2025

The parallels between László Tóth (Adrien Brody), the protagonist of “The Brutalist,” and Brady Corbet, the actor-turned-filmmaker who penned him into existence, are glaringly apparent. Both polarizing artists, their works garner snide remarks and earnest praise in equal...

Retro Review: On its 30th anniversary, ‘Se7en’ restores faith in the inhumane

Retro Review: On its 30th anniversary, ‘Se7en’ restores faith in the inhumane

Meagan Ellis, news correspondent February 6, 2025

The heart of a good thriller is in the genre’s name itself. It’s that sense of excitement complemented by a tinge of fear and anticipation for what is yet to come that leaves its audience gripping their seats. In director David Fincher’s “Seven” (1995, stylized as “Se7en”),...

Brandon Wilson (left) and Ethan Herisse star in "Nickel Boys." The film was based on Colson Whitehead's novel "The Nickel Boys." Photo courtesy Amazon Content Services LLC.

Review: ‘Nickel Boys’ reaffirms subjective storytelling’s political power

Jake Guldin, news staff February 3, 2025

An aging Elwood Curtis (Daveed Diggs) jumps between browser tabs in his New York apartment, poring over news articles about Nickel Academy, a reform school he attended: Human remains, those of Black students, have been unearthed on the premises.  Images of unmarked graves...

The audience cheers as Tom flings his hair. After every song, a soundbite of the classic email notification, “You’ve got mail!” would play.

Tom The Mail Man delivers high-energy set at the Sonia

Elizabeth Scholl, deputy photo editor January 31, 2025

A cold, rainy night in Cambridge didn’t stop fans from lining up to see Tom The Mail Man Jan. 18 for his “Romance & Pandemonium” tour. Tom The Mail Man, a hip-hop, punk and indie artist, recently released his newest album, “Romance & Pandemonium,” and traveled...

Britt Stewart (left) and Alan Bersten perform for the audience. The opening dance featured flashy orange costumes with sequins.

Review: ‘Dancing with the Stars’ cast lights up Boston with live show

Chloe Craft, news staff January 30, 2025

Sequins, sparkles and salsa dancing lit up the Boch Center’s Wang Theatre as the cast of the reality TV competition “Dancing with the Stars” took the stage Jan. 17, the third stop on its nationwide live tour.  “Dancing with the Stars: Live!” brought the magic of...

Column: SAG nominations revealed, big-name stars snubbed

Column: SAG nominations revealed, big-name stars snubbed

Jennie Koh, news correspondent January 27, 2025

Due to the raging wildfires overtaking Los Angeles, the live announcement of the 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild, or SAG, Awards nominations, scheduled for Jan. 8, was canceled. The nominations were instead revealed on the SAG Awards website. Celebrating the outstanding performances...

Timothée Chalamet plays the guitar in "A Complete Unknown." The film followed the early years of Bob Dylan's career, from his arrival in New York City in 1961 to the Newport Folk Festival in 1965. Photo courtesy Searchlight Pictures.

Review: ‘A Complete Unknown’ faithfully honors Bob Dylan’s legacy, but its potential is blowin’ in the wind

Darin Zullo, lifestyle editor January 22, 2025

It ain’t no use to sit and wonder why “A Complete Unknown” is expected to scoop up its fair share of nominations for this year’s Oscars ceremony. Director James Mangold’s Bob Dylan biopic has a lot of ground to cover, retelling the birth and growth of Dylan’s career,...

Column: The 82nd Golden Globes return with success and surprises

Column: The 82nd Golden Globes return with success and surprises

Grant Richmond, news correspondent January 19, 2025

The 82nd Golden Globe Awards, hosted Jan. 5 by comedian Nikki Glaser, found success after its previous hosting missteps but still sparked controversy with shocking wins and snubs across many categories. Here’s a breakdown of some of the best moments from the star-studded night. Nikki...

Ben Schwartz as Sonic in "Sonic the Hedgehog 2." "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" was released Dec. 20, 2024. Photo courtesy Paramount Pictures and Sega of America/Paramount+.

Review: Beyond a shadow of a doubt, ‘Sonic 3’ is the franchise’s strongest entry yet

Antaine Anhalt, news correspondent January 8, 2025

“Sonic the Hedgehog 3,” directed by Jeff Fowler, introduces a powerful addition to the colorful bunch — Shadow the Hedgehog (Keanu Reeves). Set in 2024, the film focuses on Shadow’s backstory and sudden awakening after a 50-year stasis. Featuring an artful blend of flashbacks,...