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Tom Blyth (left) and Rachel Zegler (right) star as Coriolanus Snow and Lucy Gray Baird, respectively, in "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes." The film is set decades before the previously released films. Photo courtesy Murray Close/Lionsgate.

Review: ‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ breaks new ground while honoring its predecessors

Laura Emde, deputy lifestyle editor December 5, 2023

It’s a chilly November night, and a group of friends are driving to see the newest “Hunger Games” movie as Taylor Swift’s most recent release, “1989,” is playing through the car speakers. Is this scenario taking place in 2014 or 2023? Both options are correct. “The...

Retro Review: ‘Fantastic Mr. Fox’ has yet to be topped in stop-motion

Retro Review: ‘Fantastic Mr. Fox’ has yet to be topped in stop-motion

Ben Churney, news staff November 30, 2023

This article is part of the “Retro Review” series. Each month, four films — united by a singular theme — are assessed. The theme for November 2023 is “stop-motion.” “Does anyone actually read my column?”  Mr. Fox (George Clooney) asks. Relatable. Before...

Abby Kesselman, Noah Braunstein and Halle Brockett act out a scene from "The Moors" in the forefront of the stage. The play was performed in Curry Student Center's Studio Theatre Nov. 9-19. Photo courtesy Lauren Scornavacca.

Review: ‘The Moors’ presents a thrilling story of love, longing and desperation

Heidi Ho, news correspondent November 30, 2023

The Studio Theatre in Curry Student Center welcomed the Department of Theatre’s production of “The Moors” by Jen Silverman from Nov. 9-19. “The Moors,” directed by theatre professor Jonathan Carr, is an eerie play set in England around the 1840s, where nothing is as...

Review: Just like ‘Wonderland,’ it’s easy to get lost in ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’

Review: Just like ‘Wonderland,’ it’s easy to get lost in ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’

Sarah Popeck, news staff November 24, 2023

A leading player in the pop music industry, Taylor Swift is back with a new release — one that is an hour and 17 minutes of gorgeous production, lyricism and raw emotions. “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” was released Oct. 27, marking her fourth rerecord of her masters. Swift...

Retro Review: Unlike a great cheese, ‘Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit,’ hasn’t aged well

Retro Review: Unlike a great cheese, ‘Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit,’ hasn’t aged well

Ben Churney, news staff November 22, 2023

This article is part of the “Retro Review” series. Each month, four films — united by a singular theme — are assessed. The theme for November 2023 is “stop-motion.” “Wallace and Gromit” is a staple childhood franchise for so many. Cheese-crazy Wallace (Peter...

Isakov leans into the microphone, while Varney sings behind him. The Roadrunner show was part of his "Appaloosa Bones Tour," named after his most recent album.

Review: Gregory Alan Isakov envelops fans in melancholic ballads at Roadrunner

Jake Guldin, lifestyle editor November 16, 2023

His face shrouded by his signature fedora resting comfortably atop his head, Gregory Alan Isakov brought his often somber, folk-infused tunes to his second performance on Roadrunner’s stage Oct. 22. The Boulder, Colorado-based singer-songwriter arrived on the heels of his...

Lily Gladstone (left) and Leonardo DiCaprio (right) star in "Killers of the Flower Moon." The film chronicles the murder of an Osage family in the 1920s. Photo courtesy Apple TV+.

Review: ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ shows the dire perils of interracial relationships

Steph Ware, news correspondent November 13, 2023

With a staggering runtime of three and a half hours, not even Martin Scorcese’s signature quick, creative cuts and sharp camera movements can prevent “Killers of the Flower Moon” from inevitably dragging. Still, outstanding performances and period–accurate touches help...

Reneé Rapp sings into a microphone. Rapp hosted a show at Roadrunner Oct. 28 as part of her “Snow Hard Feelings” tour. Photo courtesy Taliyah Fox.

Review: Reneé Rapp insists there are ‘Snow Hard Feelings’ to Boston fans

Cathy Ching, news staff November 12, 2023

Hundreds of Reneé Rapp fans stepped into Roadrunner Oct. 28 decked out in costume — some even dressed as snow angels, complementary to Rapp’s current tour for her “Snow Angel” album. Fans in Boston have long-awaited the “Snow Hard Feelings” tour stop in the city...

Retro Review: ‘Anomalisa’ tells a heartbreakingly human story through puppetry

Retro Review: ‘Anomalisa’ tells a heartbreakingly human story through puppetry

Ben Churney, news staff November 12, 2023

This article is part of the “Retro Review” series. Each month, four films — united by a singular theme — are assessed. The theme for November 2023 is “stop-motion.” “What is it to be human? What is it to ache? What is it to be alive? I don’t know,” said Michael...

Michael Fassbender stars as a hitman seeking revenge in "The Killer." The David Fincher-directed film debuted in theaters Oct 27. Photo courtesy Netflix.

Review: ‘The Killer’ is an exercise in compulsion, yet just as slick as Fincher’s best

Ian Dartley, news correspondent November 8, 2023

David Fincher is obsessive. Described by his colleagues as an impatient perfectionist, stars signing onto his projects can expect to run their scenes north of 100, sometimes 200 times.   They can also enjoy critical acclaim and their bite at an Academy Award nomination.  In...

Laufey performs songs influenced by jazz, classical and pop genres. She played several of her viral songs, including "Fragile" and "From the Start" to the delight of the crowd.

Review: Laufey bewitches fans with mesmerizing vocals at The Wilbur

Olivia Woodard, news correspondent November 8, 2023

Laufey fans weren’t afraid to get soaked in the rain and smile through the pain for her sold-out concert at The Wilbur Oct. 29. Decked out in their finest witch fits and Mary Janes, Lauvers, as her supporters are called, formed a line around the corner of Tremont Street, waiting...

Retro Review: ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ can be for whatever holiday you want

Retro Review: ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ can be for whatever holiday you want

Ben Churney, news staff November 3, 2023

This article is part of the “Retro Review” series. Each month, four films — united by a singular theme — are assessed. The theme for November 2023 is “stop-motion.” The candles in the pumpkins have been blown out and the decorative cobwebs, tombstones and haunted...