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Alexander Payne transports and transcends Boston in The Holdovers

Alexander Payne transports and transcends Boston in “The Holdovers”

November 16, 2023

Against the charming backdrop of a New England boarding school, Barton Academy, a group of attired young men discover themselves lingering like snowflakes...

Where Dancing Meets Dreaming: Emerson Urban Dance Theater’s REM

Where Dancing Meets Dreaming: Emerson Urban Dance Theater’s REM

November 16, 2023

Emerson Urban Dance Theater brought dreaminess and vibrancy to the week with REM, their latest dance concert themed around sleep, dreams, and nightmares.  With...

One night only: Lauren Graham at the Wilbur

One night only: Lauren Graham at the Wilbur

November 13, 2023

Where Boston leads, beloved "Gilmore Girls'' actress Lauren Graham will follow: The Wilbur marks the first sold-out stop of her “Have I Told You This...

For and by the fans: ‘Five Nights At Freddy’s’ breaks records

For and by the fans: ‘Five Nights At Freddy’s’ breaks records

November 8, 2023

This article contains spoilers. Bolstered by nostalgia and fan-driven fervor, “Five Nights At Freddy’s” released Oct. 26 with the biggest opening...

Alamo Drafthouse brings beer and community to Boston cinemas

Alamo Drafthouse brings beer and community to Boston cinemas

November 8, 2023

Since Mesopotamia, there has been beer. And since Eadweard Muybridge, there has been cinema. No one had ever thought to combine the two—until 1997, when...

Saltburn: Emerald Fennells R-rated masterclass in distraction and subversion

“Saltburn”: Emerald Fennell’s R-rated masterclass in distraction and subversion

November 8, 2023

Emerald Fennel’s new film “Saltburn” had members of the Emerson community divided as they exited the Bright Family Screening Room on Nov. 1st.  Fennel...

“Killers of the Flower Moon” showcases Scorsese’s voice for the Osage people

“Killers of the Flower Moon” showcases Scorsese’s voice for the Osage people

November 1, 2023

Spoiler Warning  Martin Scorsese’s film “Killers of the Flower Moon” debuted on Oct. 20, detailing the historical event in which members of the...

Alum book “The Woman with a Purple Heart” gives an unsung hero her own novel

Alum book “The Woman with a Purple Heart” gives an unsung hero her own novel

November 1, 2023

When we read about history, who gets remembered? In historical fiction, who gets to be a protagonist? Emerson alum Diane Hanks ‘91 wrote her latest novel...

Sofia gives “Priscilla” an important spotlight to share her story

Sofia gives “Priscilla” an important spotlight to share her story

November 1, 2023

The opening of Sofia Coppola's new film “Priscilla” features a young woman applying her makeup, immediately giving the audience the impression that...

An alchemy of a piano: Thomas Day at City Winery

An alchemy of a piano: Thomas Day at City Winery

November 1, 2023

From the ice rinks of hockey games to the fields of soccer, football, and baseball, Thomas Day has always mesmerized audiences with his talent. Yet, it...

A night of musical eclecticism: Faye Webster at Roadrunner

A night of musical eclecticism: Faye Webster at Roadrunner

October 29, 2023

Since Roadrunner’s opening in March 2022, many artists have been featured on its stage. If you come an hour before doors open, you’re almost guaranteed...

Eileen, the Fall Focus series opening film /  Courtesy Jeong Park

IFFBoston Fall Focus brings some of the year’s buzziest films to Boston

October 19, 2023

Independent Film Festival Boston is hosting its Fall Focus series from Oct. 19 to 23 at The Brattle Theatre in Harvard Square. Since the main IFFBoston...

Exclusive: The “beach meets internet” fusion of Jakobs Castle

Exclusive: The “beach meets internet” fusion of Jakobs Castle

October 16, 2023

Jakobs Castle, a new fusion band, embodies the convergence of two seemingly disparate worlds, aptly described as "beach meets internet"— a term ingeniously...

The Emerson Poetry Project hosts qualifier for slam poetry competition

The Emerson Poetry Project hosts qualifier for slam poetry competition

October 11, 2023

The Emerson Poetry Project hosted a slam poetry competition featuring compelling poetic performances from students striving to secure a spot in the final....

Conversation with Silvia Moreno Garcia: the “golden age of social horror”

Conversation with Silvia Moreno Garcia: the “golden age of social horror”

October 11, 2023

New York Times bestselling author, editor, and publisher Silvia Moreno-Garcia engaged in a conversation at the Boston Public Library to discuss her latest...

Brazilian singer Seu Jorge sang at John Hancock Hall in Back Bay

Brazilian artists bring bossa nova to Boston

October 11, 2023

I don’t speak Portuguese. I have never spoken Portuguese. But for one magical night in Back Bay, I did. At least, that’s how I felt at John Hancock...

Bruno Major: A constellation of mastery

Bruno Major: A constellation of mastery

October 9, 2023

I used to believe that witnessing a packed audience fall into complete silence at the first note of a song was a rare occurrence–until I experienced...

Lawyers will love ‘The Burial’

Lawyers will love ‘The Burial’

October 8, 2023

Though it may be too soon to decree a courtroom drama revival, Maggie Betts’ latest movie “The Burial” is a fun example of a legal crowd-pleaser...

Courtesy Emerald Caz Production and EMFILM

‘Shelter in Solitude’: A heartfelt tale of compassion, and unlikely bonds amidst isolation

October 7, 2023

“Shelter in Solitude,” written by and starring Siobhan Fallon Hogan, delves into the story of shared solitude among unlikely pairs. The dramatic comedy...

Exclusive: Bad Nerves is rekindling the rock ‘n’ roll flame

Exclusive: Bad Nerves is rekindling the rock ‘n’ roll flame

October 6, 2023

Hailing from the United Kingdom to Boston, the punk-rock sensation known far and wide as Bad Nerves has embarked on a daring mission: to infuse vitality...

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