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Archives for May 2015
IN THE MOODY’S
Everyone loves Josh Smith's meat. And there's good reason for that.
NOISEMAKERS: MELT-BANANA DO AMERICA BETTER THAN AMERICANS
Japanese noise rock duo Melt-Banana talk international struggles, karaoke, and hanging with Steve Albini.
THE BEAUTIFUL DECAY OF ‘FURY ROAD’
The cry of 'Who killed the world?' is shouted loudly by the film’s six heroines. The answer goes unacknowledged, but it’s obvious—men did.
FOSSIL FOUL: AT JESUIT BC, YOU HAVE TO PROTEST FOR YOUR RIGHT TO PROTEST
Though Climate Justice BC was permitted to hold a rally calling for divestment in December, they were denied a subsequent request in February.
BOSTON KRILLING: FESTIVAL OPENERS DREAM OF TENACIOUS D
For local indie rockers Krill, the best part of playing Boston Calling is being beside Tenacious D.
DIG THIS: WINE, SCIENCE, AND ORIGINAL GRAVITY
Our picks for the best of the best events of the week
FOTOBOM: THE TALLEST MAN ON EARTH @ ORPHEUM THEATRE, 5/14
Swedish folk singer-songwriter The Tallest Man on Earth filled Orpheum Theatre with Bob Dylan-esque charm and we were there to capture it in photos.
DEVIL’S ADVOCATE
Booth believes that after all the terrible things i do will give audiences pause to consider other perspectives on some age old but nevertheless important adolescent issues
SUMMER READING: SECRETS OF THE SUN
I would not miss my father, I told myself at the memorial, nor would I wish him back.
SUMMER READING: A LOVE OF THE GAME
One thing black children enjoyed about vacationing on the Vineyard was the opportunity to be themselves.
MAIN COURSE: MY MORNING JACKET SHARE LOCAL STORIES BEFORE HEADLINING BOSTON CALLING
My Morning Jacket drummer Patrick Hallahan sits down to chat about the band's early shows in Boston, the Avalon (RIP), and asks us for foodie homework.
DON’T SLEEP
The geography of classicism in Ceylan’s latest, 'Winter Sleep'
DESERT PORN
Guys get snuffed out in ‘Faster Pussycat’
SHELL GAMES: THESE OLYMPIC EMAILS SHOW WHO ACTUALLY RUNS BOSTON
NO FAZING: COURTNEY BARNETT TAKES FAME WITH GRACE
Aussie singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett is as about as low-key about her rising fame as you can get.
LETTERMAN JACKET: SAYING FAREWELL TO TV’S MOST INFLUENTIAL HOST
As David Letterman prepares to disconnect from the Late Show with David Letterman, we bid farewell to TV's biggest game changer.
ON BU’s DISGRACEFUL HANDLING OF THE SAIDA GRUNDY SITUATION
My alma mater also sent out another kind of letter this past week: solicitations for donations.
WHAT’S FOR BREAKFAST? DUMP
THE STRANGERER
SECRET ASIAN MAN: DEPT. OF RACIAL PERMISSIONS
When considering race-centric intellectual properties, go through the proper channels to avoid any embarrassing blowback.
NOTHING MATTRESS: GUESS WHO’S COMING TO SUPPER
COMMUTE OF THE LIVING DEAD: THE LOBSTERMAN COMETH…
BREAK BEAT: BICYCLE IDOLATRY AS ARROGANT AS IT IS ASTOUNDING IN BREAKING AWAY
There are two championship competitions, but the film—released in 1979—is not another Rocky.
SPECIAL BIKE ISSUE GUIDE: A SALUTE TO THE TRAILS, SHOPS, GEAR, AND GLORY OF BIKES IN BOSTON
A salute to the trails, shops, gear, and glory of biking in Boston.
THE SUBMISSION: ZEITGEIST STAGE’S SPRING CLOSER MEDIATES ON BIG ISSUES
It casts a critical eye on the state of equality within America, and the systems of oppression that keep many down in order to raise others up.
FOTOBOM: WAXAHATCHEE @ THE SINCLAIR, 5/13
Waxahatchee stopped by the Sinclair Wednesday. Filtered through the bold, forlorn voice of Katie Crutchfield—it's powerful stuff—but a bit lacking live.
FOTOBOM: FAITH NO MORE + LE BUTCHERETTES @ THE ORPHEUM, 5/11
Rock act Faith No More took over The Orpheum with floral bouquets and all-white bite.
DARE TO BE STUPID
DARE recruits cops without teaching credentials to come into schools and indoctrinate students.
BIKE ISSUE SPECIAL: TOP CHEF MASTER JODY ADAMS ON THE BOON OF CYCLING
As Robin Williams was quoted as saying, who used to ride: “It’s the closest thing to flying.”