Review: ‘RENT’ lives on
Rachel Erwin, news correspondent
November 7, 2019
Breathing new life into a well-known musical is often an impossible task, yet this is exactly what the cast and creative team of the 20th Anniversary Tour of “RENT” accomplished at the Boch Center’s Shubert Theatre Nov. 3. With a book, music and lyrics written by the late Jonathan Larson, “RENT...
Review: ‘Zombieland: Double Tap’: Worth the ten-year wait
Christopher Kelly, news staff
October 30, 2019
“Zombieland: Double Tap” is the long-awaited sequel to the cult classic “Zombieland” that hit theaters a decade ago. The main cast of mismatched survivors and their travels throughout post-apocalyptic America was a booming success after the initial release of “Zombieland” in 2009. The light-hearted and ...
Review: ‘Joker’ (2019) worth every ticket
Christopher Kelly, news staff
October 9, 2019
“Joker” (2019), directed by Todd Phillips, tells the sad tale of Arthur Fleck and his descent into madness as he eventually personifies the Joker. Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur is one of the most captivating performances of the year. This film combines beautiful cinematography with tragic storytelling in ord...
Review: ‘Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead’ is a crisis of antiheroes
Nia Beckett, news correspondent
October 2, 2019
Minor characters take the main stage in the Huntington Theatre Company’s production of “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead,” and they’re nothing short of absurd. Playwright Tom Stoppard’s 1966 tragicomedy, set amid William Shakespeare’s late 16th-century tragedy “Hamlet,” begins...
Review: ‘Rambo: Last Blood’: Hopefully the last we’ll see of Rambo
Christopher Kelly, news staff
October 2, 2019
“Rambo: Last Blood” sees the final return of character John Rambo, played by Sylvester Stallone, and marks the utter downfall of the series and the once-great action movie legend. This film is the definition of “cash grab” with its bad pacing, cliched plot and the overall boring execution of...
Review: ‘It: Chapter 2’: Killer clown, killer sequel
Christopher Kelly, news staff
September 23, 2019
“It: Chapter 2” delivered a killer conclusion to the story of the Losers’ Club, seizing the spot for best Stephen King film adaptation. Director Andy Muschietti returned to tell the twisted tale of Pennywise and his merciless attack on the citizens of Derry, Maine. The much-anticipated sequel to ...
Barns Courtney connects with the crowd at Paradise Rock Club
Valeria Vazquez, news correspondent
September 19, 2019
The walls to the Paradise Rock Club are covered in the names of early rock legends: U2, Blondie, AC/DC, The Police, even Snoop Dogg. After Barns Courtney’s performance on Tuesday, Sept. 10, it would not be a surprise to see his name among the others. Opening with “Fun Never Ends” from his n...
Broadway in Boston’s “Miss Saigon” goes “above and beyond”
Deanna Schwartz, deputy campus editor
June 24, 2019
How many musical productions can say they feature a real helicopter hovering over the stage? Broadway in Boston’s “Miss Saigon” can. The thrilling staging, playing at Citizens Bank Opera House through June 30, is part of the show’s national tour, stemming from runs in London and on Broadway....
Review: The Handmaid’s Tale opera delivers in victorious adaptation
Yunkyo Kim, campus editor
May 13, 2019
The operatic rendition of Margaret Atwood's “The Handmaid’s Tale” religiously adheres to the original text, going as far as staging the show in a basketball gymnasium where the handmaids in the novel slept. It is this meticulous narrative strategy that makes the opera a truly triumphant adaptation ...
Maren Morris celebrates her ascendance while retaining her roots
Dylan Shen, news staff
May 12, 2019
“Don’t. Lose. Your. Halo.” Lyrics from “GIRL,” the titular song of Maren Morris’ second studio album, flashed across a screen spanning the entire stage. On cue, spotlights provided an ethereal halo for Morris as she rose from below the stage, clad in neon pink and flaunting glitter-enc...
Review: ‘Pet Sematary’ gets serious but falls short
Christopher Kelly, news staff
April 10, 2019
“Pet Sematary” begins as most horror movie remakes do, full of respect to the original source material but featuring obvious refinement to set pieces and plot holes. However, despite improvement across the board in terms of acting and writing, the film fails to deliver a satisfying conclusion and, fo...
Springfest 2019 blends genres with 2 Chainz, King Princess and MisterWives
Ali Dusinberre, deputy lifestyle editor
April 10, 2019
Students filed into Matthews Arena Saturday night to see 2 Chainz, King Princess and MisterWives perform live at Northeastern’s annual Springfest concert, hosted by the Council for University Programs, or CUP. From MisterWives’ cheerful melodies to King Princess’ raw, refreshing pop and 2 Chainz...
