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Film

In ‘Capone,’ A Defanged (And Diapered) Mob Boss Reckons With His Past

If the last 15 minutes of “The Irishman” (2019) left you hankering for another geriatric gangster flick, writer-director Josh Trank’s vision of a demented and guilt-ridden Al Capone may be just the ticket.

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Arts

Unpopular Opinion: 'Spider-Man 2 Is Still the Best Marvel Film

Comic book movies will always be limited by the ridiculousness of their premises, but “Spider-Man 2” set a high water mark that Marvel has yet to surpass.

First Time Golden Globe Nominees
Arts

What The Hell Happened: 2020 Golden Globe Nominations

Nominations for the 77th Golden Globe Awards are out, and the winner is … Netflix?

Squidward Tentacles
Arts

The Top 2020 Democratic Presidential Candidates As Squidward Quotes

Many on the left have looked to TV pundits — like Jon Stewart, Rachel Maddow, and Bill Maher — for clarity by way of political and cultural commentary. Others, however, have looked to Squidward Tentacles.

Leipzig Week in Boston, featuring the Gewandhausorchester & Boston Symphony Orchestra
Theater

From Leipzig To Boston: Anna Luisa Volkwein and Ole Heiland On Making Music Across Continents

Violinist Anna Luisa Volkwein and tubist Ole Heiland spoke about their experiences studying with two world-class orchestras and performing in the United States as German musicians.

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Film

Easy Money: ‘Terminator: Dark Fate’ and the Loathsome Hollywood Sequel

Alas, fans will be left disappointed — if not infuriated — by “Dark Fate,” which casually undermines everything that made the first two films great.

Gardner Museum Courtyard
On Campus

With ‘Sonic Blossom,’ Lee Mingwei Brings the Gift of Song to the Gardner Museum

Although normal hours had long since passed, the evening of Oct. 17 saw the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum busy and alive with song.

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Film

‘The Laundromat’: Soderbergh’s Financial Fairy Tale Is as Self-indulgent as its Villains

It is difficult to become invested in the characters’ fates because the film assures us that nothing they do matters anyway.

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Film

Despite Stellar Performances, ‘Lucy In The Sky’ Disappoints

Despite excellent performances and technical polish, “Lucy In The Sky” never quite overcomes the confused and uneven portrayal of its protagonist.

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