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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...

El Kempner of Palehound plays their guitar and sings onstage at The Sinclair Oct. 18. The musician was recently named one of Rolling Stone’s 250 Greatest Guitarists of All Time

Review: Palehound kills it at The Sinclair on its second night of tour

Juliana George, news staff November 1, 2023

When alternative rock band Palehound stepped onstage at the Sinclair Oct. 18, it was the band’s second time performing in Boston in three weeks — and it showed. The band displayed its ease onstage throughout the lively show, with lead singer El Kempner bantering playfully...

Retro Review: ‘Halloween’ (1978) drips with patience and suspense

Retro Review: ‘Halloween’ (1978) drips with patience and suspense

Ben Churney, news staff October 27, 2023

This article is part of the “Retro Review” series. Each month, four films — united by a singular theme — are assessed. The theme for October 2023 is “slasher.” Naming a horror film after Halloween, the scariest day of the year, is a bold choice, to be sure. However,...

Retro Review: ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ (1984) is everything a slasher film should be

Retro Review: ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ (1984) is everything a slasher film should be

Ben Churney, news staff October 20, 2023

This article is part of the “Retro Review” series. Each month, four films — united by a singular theme — are assessed. The theme for October 2023 is “slasher.” “Up yours with a twirling lawnmower,” Rod Lane (Jsu Garcia) proclaimed after Tina (Amanda Wyss) viciously...

Column: 6 of the best fall-themed TV shows to prepare for spooky season

Column: 6 of the best fall-themed TV shows to prepare for spooky season

Abby Barton, news correspondent October 19, 2023

As the weather gets colder and the leaves turn golden, it’s clear that fall is here. The time for pumpkin-flavored baked goods and cozy knit cardigans is now, and with Halloween fast approaching, spooky content is just around the corner. To aid in the changing of the seasons,...

Maisie Peters performs in front of a bead bracelet-decorated microphone. This concert closed out the North American leg of her Good Witch Tour.

Review: Maisie Peters ends show-stopping ‘The Good Witch Tour’ at Roadrunner

Emily Chung, news staff October 19, 2023

British pop star and singer-songwriter Maisie Peters closed out the North American leg of “The Good Witch Tour” in Boston Oct. 11 with a sold-out show at Roadrunner. Following the release of her sophomore album, “The Good Witch,” Peters planned and executed her most ambitious...

Retro Review: ‘Scream’ (1996) mocks and embraces the classic slasher tropes

Retro Review: ‘Scream’ (1996) mocks and embraces the classic slasher tropes

Ben Churney, news correspondent October 6, 2023

This article is part of the "Retro Review" series. Each month, four films — united by a singular theme — are assessed. The theme for October 2023 is "slasher." “My mom and dad are going to be so mad at me!” In the first of four classic slasher film reviews for the...

The Spiritual Encouragers, a seven-piece gospel group, finish their last song, swaying to a close. Groups performed gospel, soul, rhythm and blues for a packed venue.

Beloved DJ’s living tribute concert shakes Dorchester

Aiden Stein, photo correspondent August 14, 2023

Skippy White made a showman’s entrance in an aptly white tuxedo when he arrived at the historic Florian Hall Aug. 5. Fellow living legends and hundreds of fans awaited the former WILD DJ at his elegantly dressed tribute concert: “An Evening with Skippy White, Musical Tribute...