‘Pain, freedom, and joy’: Ruben Feliz’s dreams of Basquiat
"Whatever emotion it is, whatever aspect of myself is trying to speak, I go in there ... My anger could tell a story for you."
REVIEW: Happening (2021) dir. Audrey Diwan
Opens May 13 @ Coolidge
The Chats at Paradise Rock Club
The Chats at Paradise Rock Club on 5/5/22 shot by Matheus Noguiera
REVIEW: The Automat (2021) dir. Lisa Hurwitz
Opens Friday, 5/13 @ Coolidge
Kelsey Blackstone takes listeners to Wonderland with her new single, “Alice”
With the arrival of her new single, “Alice,” Kelsey Blackstone reflects on the circumstances behind the tune, and how following the white rabbit can truly be a gamble.
Music
“Feel the Burn: Q and A with LAVAGXRL”
REVIEW: This Much I Know to Be True (2022) dir. Andrew Dominik
The Chats at Paradise Rock Club
Kelsey Blackstone takes listeners to Wonderland with her new single, “Alice”
WENT THERE: Candlemass @ the Middle East Downstairs 4/20/22
Kleo: “My Baby” (feat. ProSwervez, Ill Addicts & HaleyJadeEast)
Film
REVIEW: On the Count of Three (2021) dir. Jerrod Carmichael
REVIEW: The Automat (2021) dir. Lisa Hurwitz
REVIEW: Happening (2021) dir. Audrey Diwan
GO TO: The Ring (2002) dir. Gore Verbinski
GO TO: Out of the Blue (1980) dir. Dennis Hopper
REVIEW: This Much I Know to Be True (2022) dir. Andrew Dominik
Arts & Culture
“Feel the Burn: Q and A with LAVAGXRL”
‘Pain, freedom, and joy’: Ruben Feliz’s dreams of Basquiat
From the Actually Certainly Newsletter: To Be Honest April 22
This Week in Experimental Vol 91
From the Actually Certainly Newsletter: To Be Honest March 22
The Unnatural / Disney +
REVIEW: On the Count of Three (2021) dir. Jerrod Carmichael
Now playing in theaters
GO TO: The Ring (2002) dir. Gore Verbinski
5/13 @ Somerville
GO TO: Out of the Blue (1980) dir. Dennis Hopper
New restoration screens @ Brattle 5/13-5/18
REVIEW: This Much I Know to Be True (2022) dir. Andrew Dominik
Screening one night only 5/11 @ Brattle
GO TO: Psycho (1960) dir. Alfred Hitchcock
5/8 @ THE BRATTLE
Guess What? You Like Disco Now. Lucius at Roadrunner
Dazzling musical duo Lucius took the stage at Boston’s newest venue, Roadrunner, with a prismatic tour de force performance of their new…
GO TO: Tales From The Hood (1995) dir. Rusty Cundieff
5/6 @ COOLIDGE
REVIEW: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) dir. Sam Raimi
Mr. Raimi does his best to shine through the corporate synergy in this spooky ride
Fresh Stream
“Feel the Burn: Q and A with LAVAGXRL”
Kleo: “My Baby” (feat. ProSwervez, Ill Addicts & HaleyJadeEast)
Altin Gün Melts Minds at the Sinclair
New Singles from Maeko, Dev Lemons – Promoting Indie Music on TikTok
A Short Talk with Paperlady
Bat House – “Twenty Mule Team”
LOCAL ALBUM OF THE MONTH 5/22
The Peanut Gallery
@ TREE: an authentic 90s hardcore punk band from Boston, Massachusetts
That’s not punk! That’s hard core rock n roll! SMH@ Does Boston Need Another Mega-Music Venue?
Dan Shea, I would like to learn more about your concept – we’re working on opening a 300-seat venue in…
From the Actually Certainly Newsletter: To Be Honest April 22
BOOK: The Dangers of Smoking in Bed by Mariana Enriquez || MOVIE: Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) || BLOG: Beyond Bullets and Blades: Female Rage in Film
IFFBOSTON ROUNDUP: Three Films, Three Reviews
Claire Denis, Peter Strickland, Cooper Raiff!
WENT THERE: Candlemass @ the Middle East Downstairs 4/20/22
Jesus Christ this was some epic shit. First mind blowing live music experience since that thing that happened. Metal heads overflowing onto…
GO TO: Sister Street Fighter (1974) dir. Kazuhiko Yamaguchi
4/30 @ COOLIDGE
GO TO: The Black Dragon’s Revenge (1975) dir. Chun-Ku Lu
4/29 @ COOLIDGE
This Week in Experimental Vol 91
Hello Experimenters! I’m writing to you for the beginning of the end of the spring semester and my first year at Penn…
Metamorphosing with chrysalis
Isa Ansin, aka chrysalis, discusses their new EP, growing into themselves, and lifting others up through music.
REVIEW: Marvelous and the Black Hole (2022) dir. Kate Tsang
Now playing in select theaters
Pretty sure this semantic battle is one not worth shaking one’s head over, but whatever!! Let’s do it! WTF is…