In the 19th century, the land between Baton Rouge, La. and New Orleans was known as the River Road, a scenic segment of the Mississippi River featuring pristine nature speckled with grand plantation mansions. Today, it’s been dubbed “Cancer Alley” and is the subject of the exhibit Petrochemical America currently featured in Northeastern’s Gallery 360.
A bearded Bradley Cooper, portraying Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, sees a woman and child exit a building in Iraq. Kyle is sure that the woman is carrying something but is unable to confirm with the other SEALs. In a matter of seconds, an explosive has been passed from mother to son and the latter begins to sprint towards troops on the ground. From his perch on a rooftop, Kyle first shoots the child, then the mother, his first kills. This dramatic scene opens “American Sniper,” the Clint Eastwood film that has been raising controversy since its release.
Boyfriend is a rich loser with no friends; girlfriend is hot with a ton of friends; boyfriend and girlfriend get engaged. Cue the wedding madness portrayed in new comedy “The Wedding Ringer,” starring Kevin Hart (“Ride Along”), Josh Gad (“Frozen”) and Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting (“The Big Bang Theory”).
Event of The Week: Thursday, Feb. 5
Even if you haven’t heard the name Joshua Radin, it’s likely you’ve heard his music. The singer-songwriter made noise with his 2008 hit “I’d Rather Be With You” off of his second studio album “Simple Times.” Known for his raw, folky sound and meditative lyrics, Radin’s songs have been featured in over 100 movies and television shows including “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Scrubs,” “One Tree Hill” and “American Idol.” This Thursday, Radin will perform songs from his latest album “Onwards and Sideways,” which was self-released Jan. 6, at the Wilbur Theatre. Catch openers Rachel Yamagata and the Cary Brothers before his show. 246 Tremont Street, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.; $31.50.
Boston was the first city I fell in love with. It took some time, just like any relationship. It wasn’t instantaneous and it wasn’t flawless. There were days, particularly those in mid-February when the temperature dipped below zero, where I questioned whether we should be together at all. But Boston always made up for its imperfections, always won me back.
Anjimile, a Northeastern-based indie-acoustic band, released its appropriately titled EP “Snow Day” this December. The playlist represents the varying emotions associated with the transition into colder months.
“Orange Is The New Black” actress and transgender activist Laverne Cox packed Blackman Auditorium when she spoke at Northeastern on Monday, Jan. 26. NU Pride and the University Scholars Program sponsored the sold outevent.
By Alana Dore, deputy inside editor
Event of The Week: Thursday, Jan. 29
Amy Poehler, comedian, producer, writer, author of a New York Times Best Seller, “Yes Please” and Golden Globe Award winning actress is coming to town. Poehler, who is currently starring as Leslie...
To the right of the door is a long shelf lined with eclectic glassware. Mason jars are mingled with champagne flutes and wine glasses, both stemmed and stemless, are mixed with pint glasses. A young woman approaches the shelf curiously, looking around with an uncertainty which often graces our daily choices. She reaches for a martini glass with a delicate white pattern, plucks it from the shelf and then slowly approaches one of two tall boxes, lifts the lid and lets the glass slip from her fingers. It shatters on impact, as one would expect, and the crash echoes throughout the Mills Gallery.
When I was standing on that football field in front of the entire town, I couldn’t help but dig my heels into the turf and smile shyly. It was like I was thrust onto some scripted movie or game show set. Thousands of eyes were peering at me intently, as I blindly took the key out of the bag and approached the car. I remember mentally preparing myself to encounter an unfitting lock, telling myself the odds were pretty amazing to win on the first try, or even at all since I was outnumbered by the three boys who were also chosen. But in the most suspense-filled instant, all of the doubt dropped like myself to the ground when the car door clicked open, all of it muted by the uproar in the stands. I told myself that the little things do matter. Little acts of goodness add up and there is a little luck in the seemingly structured lives we lead.
