Review: A.C. Newman’s Shut Down the Streets
Just as every great leader’s reign must come to an end, A.C. Newman’s third solo album sees the king of power-pop surrendering his claim on the throne in favor of a softer, folkier sound. The album, released Oct. 9, suits The New Pornographers front man, who builds on old hallmarks with a new sense of [...]
A Delicious Cliché: Grotto in Beacon Hill
Grotto, a tiny Italian restaurant hidden in Beacon Hill, exudes romance in the food, in the décor and in the experience. Something about finding this gem’s tiny grey sign under crumbling brick buildings adds a level of discovery and adventure to the average date night, and that’s just from the outside. After descending a small [...]
Indie supergroup Divine Fits at the Royale
Fledgling indie supergroup Divine Fits brought their catchy alt-rock act to the Royale on Wednesday night in support of their new album, A Thing Called Divine Fits. The group, made up of Spoon’s Britt Daniel, Wolf Parade’s Dan Boeckner and the New Bomb Turks’ Sam Brown, seemed to thrive together as a unit, almost as though [...]
Another Hollywood Flop: A film review of Alex Cross
For fans of Tyler Perry’s hilarious films, you may not be disappointed with Alex Cross—something that I cannot say for myself. In no way shape or form are the Cross novels by author James Patterson humorous. Yet, the latest film adaptation in the series has far too much misplaced banter between the characters. There is [...]
Dining Out, Not Dining Hall: Parents’ Weekend Picks
Parents’ weekend starts Friday, which means it’s time to clean your room for the first time all semester and wake up before noon to go on “family excursions.” It also means getting your parents to treat you to a meal that isn’t served buffet-style. If you’re looking for something more like a dining experience and [...]
