The BC Band made its way out to the Boston House of Blues this week to perform in the Foundation Room on Takeover Tuesday.
Arts, Music
The Weeknd Goes Retro With ‘Into the Night’
Complete with seedy strip clubs, loaded handguns, and violent run-ins with an international street gang, The Weeknd’s newest video is a nearly seven-minute montage straight out of an old action movie. A nightmarish fusion of horror and romance, the video’s nostalgic mimicry of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” is as captivating as it is imaginative. Dizzying special…
Arts, Column
In Defense Of Mediocrity
It’s sometimes unimaginable that such untalented singers should ever sing in public, but maybe their bravery should be taken more as inspiration.
Arts, On Campus
‘Confederacy Of Dunces,’ ‘Showcase,’ and ‘Star Wars’ This Weekend In Arts
The Newest ‘Star Wars’ is released, Nock Offerman continues his run in ‘A Confederacy of Dunces,’ and ‘In the Heart of the Sea’ takes to the sea this weekend in arts.
Arts, Featured Column, Column
The Fuller Picture Evolves
While I’ve enjoyed writing my pieces on ‘Star Wars,’ ‘Game of Thrones, and funk music, it’s time for me to focus more on what really matters at BC.
Arts, Music
Coldplay, Foxes, And Pope Francis In Singles This Week
Coldplay releases “Everglow,” Foxes teases listeners with “If You Leave Me Now” and Pope Francis rouses the world with “Wake Up! Go! Go! Forward!”.
Arts, Movies
Meager Characterization Leaves ‘Heart Of The Sea’ In Shallow Water
Despite a vibrant cast and serviceable special effects, ‘In the Heart of the Sea’ struggles to find its sea-legs.
Arts
It’s Not A Trap, The Force Is Strong With ‘Jedi’
Seeing the saga end with the victory of the Rebellion is more satisfying to loyal fans than any of the suspense leading to the fateful battle on Endor.
Arts, Television
‘Grandfathered’ Brings Talent To Aging TV Tropes
John Stamos and Josh Peck display impressive chemistry on screen, despite foreseeable narrative progression, in FOX’s ‘Grandfathered.’
Arts, Movies
‘Macbeth’ Remains Faithful Through Prose And Bloodshed
An adept cast featuring Michael Fassbender and textual fidelity bring Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’ to a bloody realization on screen.
