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'Moonlight' is an Astounding Journey of Self-Preservation and Self-Discovery

‘Moonlight’ is an Astounding Journey of Self-Preservation and Self-Discovery

Ryder Lee November 2, 2016
Following a young gay black man, 'Moonlight' discovers that, in all stages of life, strength and self-assurance is direly needed when working with the unfortunate hands life may deal.
Empire of the Sun's 'Two Vines' Finds Lush Creative Ground

Empire of the Sun’s ‘Two Vines’ Finds Lush Creative Ground

Veronica Gordo October 31, 2016
Cultivating new ground while staying true to its past, Empire of the Sun uses overarching themes in 'Two Vines' which makes for a powerful album in its entirety.
CRX's 'New Skin' is A Velvety Tome of Rock and Roll

CRX’s ‘New Skin’ is A Velvety Tome of Rock and Roll

Barrette Janney October 31, 2016
Upholding a commanding mastery of its craft, CRX and its new blood are effectively able to coalesce to form a striking album, 'New Skin.'
Improv Asylum's Halloween Show Unleashes a Comic Nightmare

Improv Asylum’s Halloween Show Unleashes a Comic Nightmare

Isabella Dow October 31, 2016
Killers, ghouls, and bologna all make an appearance in a frightful show that had audiences holding back laughter in face of a gory display of comedy.
Acoustics Reap Rewards of Fruitful Halloween Invitational

Acoustics Reap Rewards of Fruitful Halloween Invitational

Chandler Ford October 31, 2016
Welcoming Fairfield's Bensonians and BC's Dynamics, The Acoustics Halloween showcase is one to be remembered, fusing fear and song into a night of fright and fun.
Sexual Chocolate Finds Flair and Poise in Rookie Showcase

Sexual Chocolate Finds Flair and Poise in Rookie Showcase

Mckenna Polich October 31, 2016
As the newest members of Sexual Chocolate take the stage in the Rookie Showcase, one thing is certain: the future of the all male step team is rife with talent.
Two men and woman sitting in subway train side by side, reading newspaper

The Man on the Train

Caleb Griego October 30, 2016
There are many times that art helps us subvert our feelings by recognizing they exist. It is hard to be lonely when in the company of others feeling the same thing.
Saigon By Night Brings Dragons, Dance, and Fashion to Robsham

Saigon By Night Brings Dragons, Dance, and Fashion to Robsham

Chris Fuller October 30, 2016
The Vietnamese Student Association's ninth annual culture show found inspiration in the famous Vietnamese variety show 'Paris By Night.'
Strong Cast, Striking Visuals Will Not Save 'Inferno' from Critic Hell

Strong Cast, Striking Visuals Will Not Save ‘Inferno’ from Critic Hell

Jacob Schick October 30, 2016
Full of frustrating missteps and plot inconsistencies, 'Inferno' does little to quash the insatiable fires of mediocrity. Many viewers will be happy to see this confounding trilogy end.

JOYCESTICK: Taking ‘Ulysses’ From Printed Word to a Virtual World

Carolyn Freeman October 27, 2016
There is no precedent to turn a novel into a virtual reality game of this scope—not at BC or any university or museum.
Buble's 'Nobody But Me' Twiddles With Tone in Pop and Jazz

Buble’s ‘Nobody But Me’ Twiddles With Tone in Pop and Jazz

Veronica Gordo October 26, 2016
Michael Bublé comes astutely out of his comfort zone, while flexing his already impressive vocal range in new genres and with new collaborators.
Despite Journalistic Inconsitancies, 'Vice News Tonight' Is Not Without Virtue

Despite Journalistic Inconsitancies, ‘Vice News Tonight’ Is Not Without Virtue

Chris Fuller October 26, 2016
As is customary with Vice Media, 'Vice News Tonight' unearths some of the most gripping stories in the world, though it struggles to maintain stoutly unbiased reports or decouple from the standard nightly news format.
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