Luiza Loyo, news correspondent
• September 24, 2020
“The Devil All the Time,” Director Antonio Campos’ new movie based on the novel, is a tale of delusion and faith gone too far. Whether you think social commentary on religious fanaticism is overdone or not, Campos will find a gruesome way to shove it in your face again....
Ingrid Angulo, deputy lifestyle editor
• August 26, 2020
“Folklore” came as Taylor Swift’s biggest surprise yet. Announced merely hours ahead of its arrival, with co-writer credits from The National’s Aaron Dessner, fans had little time to speculate on what this new era of Swift could mean – but they still took to Twitter...
Kelly Chan, deputy lifestyle editor
• February 12, 2020
Man versus nature has been a common battle throughout history. However, when brought together, each element can bring out beauty from the other.
As of Jan. 11, the Museum of Fine Arts has opened a new exhibit that features the photography of two Iranian artists, Bahman Jalali...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
“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,...
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...
“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”...
“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...
