The 1851 Chronicle
September 2014
Arts & Entertainment
Concert Corner
Five movies to see this fall
Natalie Kfoury co-editor-in-chief
Fall is a great season for movies as the year winds down the awards race heats up. With ceremonies like the Oscars and the Golden Globes in directors’ sights, this can be an exciting time of year for any film aficionado. Here are some picks for fall movies to keep an eye out for. Gone Girl (October 3) Gone Girl is the film adaptation by the bestselling novel of the same name by Gillian Flynn,
who also wrote the screenplay. This highly anticipated mystery-thriller depicts the story of Amy Dunne (Rosamund Pike) a woman who disappears and her husband, Nick (Ben Affleck), is ultimately suspected of killing her. The novel took readers down a twisted path of wondering “What happened to Amy?” and, if judging by the film’s trailer, it seems like the adaptation will do just the same. Readers of the book will also be in for a surprise during the film, as Flynn stated the movie will deviate from the book and will be structured differently. Gone Girl will also feature Neil Patrick Harris and Tyler Perry.
Wild (December 5) Wild is the true story of Cheryl Strayed, a woman faced with grief and filled with self-destructive behavior, who decides to hike the Pacific Crest Trail alone to heal herself. Strayed is portrayed by Reese Witherspoon in this adaptation of her novel, “Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail.” Wild has been the subject of Oscar buzz as critics have hailed it as a “must see” and that Witherspoon is at her best in Wild since her performance in Walk the Line (2005).
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Natalie Kfoury
co-editor-in-chief
Here is an 1851 Chronicle-curated list of upcoming concerts. We tried to find the best deals for those on a low college budget.
Hunter Hayes (country)
House of Blues- Boston, MA (take T to Ken more, five minute walk from station, venue is right across the street from Fenway Park) Wednesday, October 1, doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets: start at $25.00
Lykke Li (indie pop, alternative)
Annabelle (October 3) Fans of The Conjuring will probably flock to theaters to see Annabelle, a prequel that will explore the story of Annabelle, a creepy doll that was seen in The Conjuring. Annabelle stars Annabelle Wallis and Ward Horton as Mia and John Gordon, two parents, who find them and their house traumatized by satanic cultists who attack their home and conjure an evil entity in Annabelle, a vintage doll John gave to Mia as a gift. The Conjuring was received by many as a truly horrifying film that was done very well. Hopefully that will be seen again in Annabelle, giving horror fans a treat during the Halloween season.
“Gone Girl” and “Annabelle” are both out on October 3. “Gone Girl” stars Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike in a mystery thriller about a missing wife. “Annabelle” is a spin-off of “The Conjuring” about a possessed doll.
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House of Blues- Boston, MA (take T to Ken more, five minute walk from station, venue is right across the street from Fenway Park) Friday, October 3, doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets: start at $30.00
Charli XCX (synthpop, pop)
Royale- Boston, MA (take the T to Boylston, 5-10 minute walk from station) Saturday, October 4, doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets: $18.00
Airborne Toxic Event (alternative)
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 (November 15) Katniss is back and angrier than ever in Mockingjay Part 1. In the first part of the Hunger Games finale, Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) will be tasked with saving Peeta (Josh Hutcherson) as well as the other imprisoned by the Capitol. As she explores the secrets of District 13 and rallies with those ready to stop the oppression, Katniss will need more strength than ever before. This adaptation promises to be as popular as the rest of the films in the Hunger Games series. The films have been well-done with strong acting consistently and have not lost their appeal throughout the years.
Horrible Bosses 2 (November 26) If done well, Horrible Bosses 2 has the potential to be as funny as the original. Horrible Bosses was a hilarious comedy that took audiences by surprise by how enjoyable, dark, and absolutely humorous as it was. The sequel brings characters Nick ( Jason Bateman), Dale (Charlie Day), and Kurt ( Jason Sudeikis) back to the screen as they find themselves in trouble with an investor and resort to kidnapping. The sequel will also feature Jennifer Aniston as Dr. Julia Harris, who stole the scene in the original with her twisted portrayal of an inappropriate dentist. Jamie Foxx, Chris Pine, Christoph Waltz, and Kevin Spacey will also be featured.
House of Blues- Boston, MA (take T to Ken more, five minute walk from station, venue is right across the street from Fenway Park) Saturday, October 4, doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets: start at $25.00
Cloud Nothings (indie, punk)
The Sinclair- Cambridge, MA (take the T to Harvard Square, five minute walk from station) Wednesday, October 8, show starts at 9 p.m. Tickets: $16 advance, $18 day of show
The Orwells (alternative, indie)
Brighton Music Hall (take the T to Harvard Ave. on the B line, five minute walk from station) Thursday, October 9 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $15.00
New Found Glory (rock)
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Posters of “Horrible Bosses 2” and “Wild.” “Horrible Bosses 2” is a comedy due in November while “Wild” stars Reese Witherspoon in a true-story about a woman who embarks on a long journey to find herself.
House of Blues- Boston, MA (take T to Ken more, five minute walk from station, venue is right across the street from Fenway Park) Thursday, October 16, doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets: start at $22.00
Jason Derulo (R&B, pop)
Orpheum Theatre- Boston, MA (take the T to Park Street) Friday, October 24 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $33.50
Karen O surprises on new solo album Krista DeJulio arts editor
Karen O recently released her first past four labels with her band the Yeah solo album this past month on Cult Yeah Yeahs. Her album, “Crush Songs,” is Records, a different record label than the comprised of home recordings from 2006
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Karen O, the front-woman of alternative band the Yeah Yeah Yeahs recently released her first solo album “Crush Songs,” comprised of home recordings.
and 2007 that had never been released until now. The collection of songs uses lofi, short for low fidelity, which is when the artist makes the recorded quality sound scratchy and flawed on purpose, giving it a unique sound. Karen Lee Orzolek, better known as her alias Karen O, is known for fronting the band Yeah Yeah Yeahs and wearing ostentatious costumes onstage. Now Orzolek has stepped outside of that role and jumped into a new sound, different from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Orzolek’s “Crush Songs” was recorded in between albums of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs but the sound is much more pure and raw than anything recorded by the band. The album includes an ode to one of her inspirations, Michael Jackson. The song, “King,” features lyrics directly related to the King of Pop with lines like, “[a]nd with his single sparkling glove” and “[i]s he walking on the moon?” “Crush Songs” lyrics allowed Orzolek to sing honestly about love and life. Her
voice is eerie and chilling, but beautiful and graceful at the same time. Orzolek’s said Crush Songs is “... the soundtrack to what was an ever continuing love crusade.” When listening, you feel like you are friends with Orzolek and want to talk about who and what influenced “Crush Songs.” It feels like Orzolek specifically recorded this album so fans could all become personal friends with her. With the album concluding at about 25 minutes, the songs are short and sweet and fans will find themselves listening to the album repeatedly. Even though most of the songs on the album are on the slower side, not well-produced and unpolished, they’ll make you want to get up and sway to the beat and grab a friend to just twirl around. While listening to “Crush Song” fans get to know Karen O in a way that they would not have gotten if they were listening to the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Standout tracks: “Rapt,” “NYC Baby,” “Day Go By,” “Native Korean Rock,” “King”