The Scene Articles

Broadway hits Boston

By Joseph Neese / Arts & Review Editor
With Wicked ending its exciting two-month run at the Opera House on Nov. 11, it's time to explore what the rest of the 2007-08 Broadway season in Boston has to offer. This year's lineup of professional tours stopping at the Colonial Theatre proves especially exciting, as it is jam-packed with audience favorites.

Spears 'Blacks Out' and makes an album

By Joseph Neese / Arts & Review Editor
After a three-year absence from the recording industry (if her 2005 album B in the Mix: The Remixes is excluded), Britney Spears has finally returned to the music scene with the freshly cut Blackout. In contrast to her previous fame, her current music career has been over-shadowed by her destructive personal life; it has made her a running joke in the media.

Pumpkin Pie

Sneak Peek

'American Gangster'

By Chris Dewey
When it rains, it pours. No statement has been truer for fans of crime dramas this fall. With Gone Baby Gone, We Own the Night, and Eastern Promises all making formidable dents at the box office, it is hard to tell when audiences will grow tired of watching cops take down criminals.

Through the Grapevine: Gossip

By Meghan Thomson / Reporter
It has been a rough week for two of televisions most loved personalities. Hugh Laurie, better known as curmudgeonly Dr. House, returned to work this Monday after taking a sudden trip home to England, where his wife Jo and three children live, on Oct. 25. At the time, a representative for the show said he was attending to "family obligations.

Tracks from the Underground

By Michael O'Brien / Marketplace Editor
The September 2007 cover of Rolling Stone had 50 Cent and Kanye W est stoically staring at each other with the title: "Showdown! 50 Cent vs. Kanye West: Who will be the king of hip-hop?" Both artists' albums have been released - 50's Curtis being drastically inferior to West's almost-awesome Graduation - and neither is worthy to wear the crown of "king of hip-hop.

A Second Opinion: Guest Columnist

By Ryan Malone
The historical significance of Soulja Boy (pictured left) is not hard to divine. After the abrupt and tragic exodus of Jibbs from musical relevance, Soulja Boy selflessly filled the gaping void in our lives that only a teenage novelty rapper could. Most importantly, at a time when America's river of submissive creativity had seemingly run dry, a savior emerged to bestow his messianic wisdom upon us.

On the Tube

Hollywood's Halloween

By Blair Thill
At Boston College, Oct. 31 is a night of excess and indulgence. Look to one side and you'll see a group of guys generically dressed as doctors and Red Sox fans; look to the other and there will be an assortment of girls passing lingerie off as costumes by wearing various tails and wings.

Reel Life

By Stuart Pike / Heights Senior Staff
'X-Files 2' film a myth no longer Big news for fans of Mulder, Scully, and the hundreds of unsolved paranormal mysteries: A second X-Files film is not only in the works, but it actually begins shooting this December. Leads David Duchovny (as FBI Special Agent Fox Mulder) and Gillian Anderson (Fox's partner Dana Scully) are confirmed.

Style Files

Bags to Riches

By Libby Inchalik
Buying handbags and accessories is just another way for girls to squander away the money that they should be saving to buy next semester's textbooks. It just feels so good to get the instant gratification of a new Fendi clutch or a fabulous pair of Prada sunglasses.

Pricey Sapporo

By Anne Muscarella
Nestled in Newton, the Sapporo Japanese and Korean Restaurant seems to be a place that locals know well. Located right across the street from the Newton T stop in a basement space not easily visible from the street, Sapporo seems the ideal spot for Friday night takeout or a quick meal when getting in late from work.

Top 5

By Heather McIlvaine
1. Sweet enuff: BC bOp! The classy jazz band is performing this Friday in the Cabaret Room on the first floor of Vanderslice Hall at 8 p.m. The talented group always entertains with their renditions of all the old favorites. If the musical enticement isn't enough, there promises to be some delicious desserts and even swing dancing for those who attend.

Drink Up!

The Wall

By Claudia Huapaya
What a week it has been with crazy Halloween sightings and riots in the streets of Boston. Oh, and it's nearly impossible to study now that we've finished midterms, too. You might feel like you've hit a wall for the semester but never fear. Think of the great time at The Wall (or wherever you inhabited this summer), mix up a frozen treat and you'll be back on top in no time.