On Nov. 2, the most iconic band of the 1960s released its final single. If any band can top the Billboard charts in both 1964 and 2023, it’s the Beatles. The impact of its seemingly endless list of hits spans generations, but how does the new single compare to the rest of its...

The popular web cartoon series and musical “Helluva Boss” emerged in 2019 as an instant success, capturing over 58 million views with its pilot episode. Directed by animator Vivienne Medrano, the show has earned a loyal fanbase and carved out a niche for itself by exploring...

Big fan of “1989 (Taylor’s Version)”? Record labels aren’t. Days after the release of Taylor Swift’s latest rerecording endeavor, Billboard reported that major labels have begun working to alter artists’ contracts to lengthen the amount of time they have to wait before...

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...

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...

Hundreds of students waited in line outside Blackman Auditorium Nov. 8 to see Rob Gronkowski in one of the multiple Council for University Programs, or CUP, 2023 Homecoming events.  “A Conversation with Rob Gronkowski,” moderated by fourth-year business administration...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The Full Body Cast, a local acting troupe dedicated to reenacting the cult classic “Rocky Horror Picture Show,” performed alongside a showing of the film at the packed Emerson Colonial Theatre Oct. 20. The cast and audience members celebrated its 48th anniversary and the...

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...