Though not without pacing problems and, at times, rather dull on-screen portrayals, ‘Narcos’ brings a considerable amount to the crime genre, in ways that only a true story could.
Arts, Movies
Chilling, Distrubed Plot Makes ‘Don’t Breathe’ a Breath of Fresh Air
Though Alvarez’s ‘Don’t Breathe’ hits all the standard horror tropes, it does so without becoming stale or feeling squarely routine.
Arts, On Campus
While Modstock Turns to Mudstock in Rain, T-Pain Dazzles Persistent Attendees
BC students overcome showers, mud, and high winds to see T-Pain at Modstock 2016.
Arts, Television
Failure Fuels Comedy in Tech-Hunting Grounds of ‘Silicon Valley’
‘Silicon Valley’ demands its laughs through the trials of its characters and, in a world rife with failure and aspirations, it finds plenty of dreams to fuel the comedy fire.
Arts, Music
Product Placement in The Chainsmokers’ “Don’t Let Me Down” Hampers Artistic Integrity
Though the Chainsmokers have proven themselves as provocative musical magicians, their vision in video might not be as strong as they adopt cheap product placement in an otherwise alluring story.
Arts, On Campus
A Journey into the Afterlife Combats LGBTQ Suicide ‘With Love’ on Stage
With its minimalist set and simply humanist story, ‘With Love’ calls to mind the unbiased nature of love as it pertains to people not matter their orientation.
Arts, On Campus
Open Mic Intimidates Some, Inspires Others During Spoken Word Performance
Venturing on stage can can be a tumultuous affair, but for the brave few who did so during Spoken Word, the power and confidence exuded by their poetry proved to be jaw dropping.
Arts, On Campus
CCE’s ‘Seniors Leaving Playbook’ Closes the Curtain for the Comedic Elders
This year’s final show for Committee of Creative Enactments bids farewell to seniors, showing that family is paramount.
Arts, Television
‘Fear The Walking Dead’ Champions Capable Cast, but Remains Rather Mindless
Lacking a serious narrative vigor, ‘Fear The Walking Dead’ might just leave fans as hungry for brains and substance as the undead.
Arts, Movies
Vapid Story Leaves Viewers Bored and Behind Bars in ‘Criminal’
Proving once again that explosion and action based in a flimsy narrative will never suffice for viewers, ‘Criminal’ squanders a capable cast on gimmicks. There is no escape.
