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Kieran Culkin (left) and Jesse Eisenberg in "A Real Pain." The film took viewers through Poland, exploring the country's Jewish history and themes of generational trauma. Photo courtesy Searchlight Pictures.

Review: ‘A Real Pain’ taps into Jewish history with a powerful study of generational trauma

Daniel Patchen, news staff December 14, 2024

The story of Jews over the past century is one of deep pain and tragedy, yet also resilience and defiance, and their shared story relates to all humans more than most realize. In his sophomore directorial outing “A Real Pain,” Jesse Eisenberg explores modern Jewish history...

Cynthia Erivo stands in front of a broken window as Elphaba in "Wicked." Erivo showed off her vocal strength in the musical's various songs, most notably "Defying Gravity." Photo courtesy Universal Pictures.

Review: ‘Wicked’ is beyond deserving of the space it holds

Laura Emde, news staff December 5, 2024

After eight years of production, a change of director and multiple delayed releases, “Wicked” has finally made its way to the silver screen, proving that good things come to those who wait. The film has made $372.9 million worldwide at the box office since its Nov. 22 release...

Review: mxmtoon confronts heavy themes while remaining hopeful on ‘liminal space’

Review: mxmtoon confronts heavy themes while remaining hopeful on ‘liminal space’

Antaine Anhalt, news correspondent November 22, 2024

Mxmtoon’s newest and third studio album, “liminal space,” released Nov. 1, 2024, carries the artist’s dynamic essence more than ever. Since the 2022 release of “rising,” her second studio album, mxmtoon has released several singles, EPs and even a revisited version...

Review: The chaotic calamity Sean Baker and Mikey Madison bring to ‘Anora’

Review: The chaotic calamity Sean Baker and Mikey Madison bring to ‘Anora’

Ian Dartley, news correspondent November 5, 2024

Sean Baker wants his audience to be locked into the present. There’s no need for a backstory, no requirement for extensive exposition and a refusal to “tell” — it’s all show. And that’s the crux of his newest film, “Anora.” The eighth feature film from the...

Sabrina Carpenter performs at TD Garden Oct. 3. Carpenter's show was split into three acts.

Review: Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Short n’ Sweet’ tour brings retro vibes to TD Garden

Camryn Cunningham, news staff October 12, 2024

TD Garden was transported back to the 1970s for Sabrina Carpenter’s “Short n’ Sweet” tour Oct. 3. With humorous one-liners and commercial breaks, Carpenter expertly crafted a performance that emphasized her vocals, personality and stage presence. The concert began...

Luz Lopez, Daniel Rios Jr., Brogan Nelson, Rebekah Rae Robles and Paola Ferrer (left to right) star in "Laughs in Spanish." The show was written as a telenovela-style drama. Photo courtesy Nile Scott Studios.

Review: ‘Laughs in Spanish’ executes telenovela drama, family values with style

Heidi Ho, news staff October 11, 2024

SpeakEasy Stage Company opened its 34th season with Alexis Scheer’s “Laughs in Spanish,” a culturally rich telenovela mystery which debuted Sept. 13 at the Roberts Studio Theatre. “Laughs in Spanish” is the company’s first production of the 2024-25 season, and it...

Charli XCX and Troye Sivan stand on a raised platform as fans cheer and raise their hands. The two performed at TD Garden Sept. 28 for their "Sweat Tour."

Review: The ‘Sweat Tour’ marks a resurgence in club anthems and a long-awaited love letter to late musician SOPHIE

Ian Dartley, news correspondent October 9, 2024

After “brat summer’s” sunset for the season, Charli XCX and Troye Sivan rocked Boston Sept. 28 with a two-hour, pulsating and raucous performance that couldn’t have been a more accurate encapsulation of their joint tour’s branding. One could almost smell it from...

Vampire Weekend performs at TD Garden Sept. 27. The concert included a wide range of songs, both new and old.

Review: Don’t be fooled by their simple aesthetics — Vampire Weekend’s TD Garden show was anything but

Meghan Hirsch, news staff October 8, 2024

By the time indie pop trio Vampire Weekend took the stage Sept. 27, TD Garden was jam-packed. The crowd was mostly millennials — just like the band — with a few families mixed in. The stage setup was simple, with a black background reading “Vampire Weekend” in white...

Hans Zimmer and his band perform on stage. Zimmer's show featured many of his most popular sountracks.

Review: Hans Zimmer blends classical and edgy, leaving tears and (lasers?) in his wake

Meghan Hirsch, news staff October 4, 2024

On the evening of Sept. 16, thousands of people across several generations streamed into TD Garden. But who was drawing in this eclectic mix of young and old? None other than the masterful composer Hans Zimmer, who has scored films ranging from “Kung Fu Panda” to “Rain...

Conan Gray gestures toward the audience as he sings one of his opening songs. Gray performed night two of his "Found Heaven On Tour" Boston shows Sept. 26 to a sold-out audience.

Review: Conan Gray fans ‘found heaven’ at MGM Music Hall

Kristina DaPonte, lifestyle editor September 30, 2024

  Conan Gray is glad he’s here. Under a spotlight on the stage at MGM Music Hall at Fenway Sept. 26, Gray told the crowd of 5,000 people that there have been times in his life where he felt as though things would never get better. But once good friends, music and...

Review: Sabrina Carpenter’s new album ‘Short n’ Sweet’ proves to be just that

Review: Sabrina Carpenter’s new album ‘Short n’ Sweet’ proves to be just that

Shreya Pillamari, news correspondent September 10, 2024

Ever since the release of her last album, “emails i can’t send,” in 2022, Sabrina Carpenter’s fame has steadily been on the rise. With her memorable performances opening for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour and iconic sense of style, Carpenter has become a household name and...

Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell star in "Twisters." The standalone sequel included several nods to the original 1996 film "Twister." Photo courtesy Universal Pictures.

Review: ‘Twisters’ is sure to sweep you off your feet

Shreya Pillamari, news correspondent August 13, 2024

Nearly 30 years after the release of the 1996 film “Twister,” the highly anticipated sequel “Twisters” stormed into theaters July 19 with a promise of heart-pounding action and a fresh take on a beloved classic. As excitement built for “Twisters,” one question was...