Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

The Berkeley Beacon

Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

The Berkeley Beacon

Emerson College’s only independent, student-run newspaper since 1947

The Berkeley Beacon

Arts

The British are coming with cool imports

December 31, 2012

That particular influx may have received the most press, but the invasion never stopped.,More than 40 years ago, news outlets around the country covered...

Student Brokeback parody finds success on Internet

December 31, 2012

The controversial film has become both a financial success and a cultural phenomenon, with phrases like "I wish I knew how to quit you" quickly entering...

Ford not quite on Fire in latest release

December 31, 2012

Ford, however, must have been somewhat desperate to take on a role when he agreed to participate in the production of Firewall, a predictable yet entertaining...

mtvU brings college-oriented music to campus

December 31, 2012

With such varying tastes of music on college campuses, it is a wonder that mtvU, MTV's 24/7 on-campus television channel, has just gotten around to establishing...

James the Viking attacks

December 31, 2012

The band's fanbase grew out of fliers and hearsay on the UMass-Boston campus, when the group played as Undertow for its first years of existence.,James...

quot;Feel Goodquot; about this year#039;s Grammy nods

December 31, 2012

This year's Grammy nominees comprise an eclectic bunch: where else could you find a former Beatle, an assassinated archduke and a group of cartoon primates...

Brick stays afloat with stellar performances

December 31, 2012

If the Bard can have at least a handful of his own youthful adaptations, whether he wants them or not-likely the latter, since a handful of those updates...

A Beacon guide to Beantown#039;s music and museums

December 31, 2012

Mike Desjardin and Terri Ciccone

Charlize Theron: a life constantly in Flux

December 31, 2012

Following media hype surrounding great performances in "ugly" roles (there is already Oscar talk surrounding her acting in North Country), Theron has now...

Fans say farewell to quot;Arrested Developmentquot;

December 31, 2012

In the tradition of these shows, FOX has another program that celebrates the frayed ties among family members.,The FOX network has made its name by exploiting...

Beacon makes predictions for annual SAG awards

December 31, 2012

staff offers its picks for the winners: Male Actor in a Leading Role: Joaquin Phoenix, Walk the LineHeath Ledger is expected to ride off into the sunset...

One Man travels to a galaxy far, far away

December 31, 2012

For years, Star Wars has been an amazingly popular film series. It has spawned both sequels and prequels, as well as a large cult following. Some of the...

Spider Woman weaves deadly web of intrigue

December 31, 2012

Based on a novel by Manuel Puig, with music and lyrics by John Kander and Fred Ebb, Kiss of the Spider Woman is the story of two cellmates in a Spanish...

Harry Potter puts a spell on audiences again

December 31, 2012

Riding on the coattails of the best-selling books, the Harry Potter movies act as supplements to their literary counterparts, as well as stand-alone performances....

Depravity and dysfunction still the main event

December 31, 2012

"Birthed from the filthy brain of founder David Kleiler back in 1998," as their official Web site boasts, The Boston Underground Film Festival began as...

She Wants Revenge brings angst back to pop

December 31, 2012

Its members, guitarist/vocalist Justin Warfield and bassist/keyboardist Adam Bravin, remain teenagers at heart, agonizing over every awkward interaction...

Saluting a legend: Robert Altman#039;s greatest

December 31, 2012

On Nov. 20, the American film world did not just lose a director of more than 40 feature films and countless television programs.,Suicide is painless,...

Choke and Towel asphyxiate potential humor

December 31, 2012

Sean Dalal, Jared Jacovich

On the right track: roller derby skates into Boston

December 31, 2012

debut. The movie is most interesting when the girls are spinningtheir wheels. It's when they leave the track that the movie becomes one of the many coming-of-age,...