16-year-old Billie Eilish dominates House of Blues with an energetic show
November 5, 2018
Filed under Arts & Culture, Boston, Music
It’s hard to believe a 16-year old could have complete control over a sold-out House of Blues, yet Billie Eilish managed to do exactly that on Friday night. She had no trouble commandeering the packed crowd from the moment she took the stage until the very last notes of her encore. With a stage ...
A Legend-ary Performance: John Legend takes the stage in “Jesus Christ Superstar Live”
April 11, 2018
Filed under Arts & Culture, Film
There’s nothing more risky than a plan with good intentions. When you have a plan based on good intentions, naturally you want to see that plan come to fruition exactly the way you pictured it in your head. But the possibility of negative reception is grossly overlooked; people are so certain that...
Spotlight series tackles anxiety in latest performance of “The Swimmer”
March 18, 2018
Filed under Arts & Culture, Campus, Theater
Art imitating life is perhaps one of the oldest techniques when approaching discussing the mounting magnitudes of depression, loss and grief. The power of theater and visual art presents the ability to see emotion take place, and process it immediately - allowing for a potential empathetic or sympath...
Miniseries rekindles decades old fight with “Feud”
March 1, 2017
Filed under Arts & Culture, Film
Bette Davis reportedly once said about her Hollywood arch-nemesis “The best time I ever had with Joan Crawford was when I pushed her down the stairs in ‘Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?’” They were beautiful, stunning and brilliant both on and off the screen. Their lives seemed to be a never endi...
“Title TBA” springs into second semester as first Suffolk stage performance
February 1, 2017
Filed under Arts & Culture, Campus, Theater
Kicking off the spring semester in the Suffolk University theater department was the return of the Spotlight Series, "Title TBA.” The Spotlight series is an entirely student run series showcasing developing work that is written and directed solely by students. Supposedly, "Title TBA" gained a large amou...
‘Rocky Horror’ disappoints, scratches necessary original content
October 23, 2016
Filed under Arts & Culture, Film
After much anticipation and hype, "The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let’s Do the Time Warp Again" aired on Fox Wednesday night, paying tribute to the original 1975 musical comedy-horror film. The latest rendition of the story follows a newly engaged couple, Brad Majors, played by Ryan McCartan, ...
Synth vibes from Craft Spells entertain at Great Scott Sunday night
March 16, 2015
Filed under Arts & Culture, Boston, Music
By Jennifer Usovicz For a little fun on Sunday night the bands Craft Spells, The Bilinda Butchers, and Funeral Advantage played sets of dreamy beach tunes to warm the spirits of frozen Bostonians, the night this winter became the snowiest in Boston's history. Just a few hours before the performance,...
Could ‘Jupiter Ascending’ be the next cult classic?
March 4, 2015
Filed under Arts & Culture, Film
By Abbey Wilson Despite the cautionary tales that the new science-fiction movie, “Jupiter Ascending” was two-thumbs down, I went to the theater anyway. Plopping down in my seat, I decided I’d keep an open mind despite harsh reviews from friends, and even my mother, that the movie was plain terrible. Let...
Ace political drama shuffles format in new season
March 4, 2015
Filed under Arts & Culture
By Samuel Correa Former house majority whip Frank Underwood and his wife Claire Underwood of “House of Cards” were climbing a mountain, and they would strike down anyone who would get in their way. Now, with the start of season three, Frank and Claire are at the top of this mountain, the White...
New action-comedy recycles predictable themes
February 18, 2015
Filed under Arts & Culture, Film
Action-comedy, “Kingsman: The Secret Service,” came out in theaters Friday and although it proved to be both funny and exciting, the film presented unoriginal themes and a predictable plot line. When the protagonist Eggsy is a toddler, a mysterious man dressed in a fitted black suit comes to his...
Netflix’s Marco Polo a solid journey
December 29, 2014
Filed under Arts & Culture, Film
Netflix took some liberties regarding the history books when it released its retelling of the story of Marco Polo. Set in the 13th century, the show has a fictional take on the early life of one of the world’s most famous travelers while he grows into a young man and adapts to new environments. Lorenzo Richelmy st...
“Gone Girl” pairs all-star cast with compelling mystery
October 22, 2014
Filed under Arts & Culture, Film
by Karina Santiago Two years ago, Gillian Flynn’s novel Gone Girl secured a spot on the bookshelves of every library across the nation. The page-turner kept many on the edge of their seats, utterly compelled by Flynn’s brilliant and witty storytelling. Her captivating characters and carefully-constructed...
