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The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

Reviews

The Museum of Science is hosting a David Bowie space exhibit in the planetarium.

Review: Nightlife redefined: A Bowie experience that is out of this world

Mihiro Shimano, news correspondent January 29, 2020

With an unusual mix of science, technology and art, James Wetzel, producer of the adult programs at the Museum of Science, coordinated the David Bowie Experience at the Charles Hayden Planetarium. The audience, made up of many Bowie fans, were enchanted by the astronomy and...

Little Women, a story that takes place in the mid 1800s, reflects contemporary struggles.

Review: What “Little Women” says about today’s society

Christie Ya-Chi Lee, news correspondent January 29, 2020

In the opening scene of “Little Women” (2019), Jo March (Saoirse Ronan) accepts five dollars fewer than usual from her publisher, Mr. Dashwood (Tracy Letts). He tells her that her kind of work typically pays between 25 and 30 dollars, but he pays her 20. Jo smiles hopefully...

The Jonas Brothers performed at TD Garden on Nov. 24 after a six-year hiatus.

Review: Jonas Brothers bring nostalgia and happiness to TD Garden

Jessica Brite, news correspondent December 2, 2019

Following a six-year hiatus, the brothers garnered a mass amount of fans from all ages; from pairs of older friends wearing shirts from the 2008 and 2013 tours, to a family with two young boys.   TD Garden lit up in purple, on Nov. 24, as the synchronized light bands unified...

Review: ‘Waves’: an intense and heartbreaking ride

Nia Beckett, news correspondent November 27, 2019

Repeatedly whirling around in a car of smiling teens, the opening shot of A24’s latest drama “Waves” — and most of what follows — quickly becomes disconcerting and overwhelming. Set in sunny South Florida, “Waves” depicts Tyler (Kelvin Harrison Jr.), a high school...

Joshua Davis performs in the Haymarket Lounge at the City Winery Nov. 14.

Joshua Davis delivers personalized, raw concert experience

Elena Plumb, news correspondent November 20, 2019

The lights in the Haymarket Lounge at the City Winery dimmed, the chatter floating through the audience silenced and a purple glow washed over the stage, illuminating headliner Joshua Davis as he began to skillfully pick his guitar. With impressive evocation of emotion and soul,...

Review: ‘Midway’: Better than I’d feared, but still not for everyone

Christopher Kelly, news staff November 20, 2019

“Midway” (2019) is the action-packed recount of one of the most decisive battles in the Pacific theater during World War II. It covers multiple perspectives from different sides of the war both leading up to and during the battle. “Midway” is directed by Roland Emmerich,...

Cast members of the Shubert Theatres production of RENT pose for a photo.

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...

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”...

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...

Alex Hurt (Rosencrantz) and Jeremy Webb (Guildenstern) in the Huntington Theatre Companys production of Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead, playing Sept. 20 through Oct. 20, 2019 at the Huntington Avenue Theatre.

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...

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...

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...