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It's a V3 Weekend and we're rocking out in Pawtucket with Dangerous Toys at THE MET; laughing it up with Iliza Shlesinger at Chevalier Theatre in Medford; and experiencing the afterlife with 'Enter The Void' at Cinema Salem.

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V3 Weekend: Dangerous Toys, Iliza Shlesinger, 'Enter The Void'
It's a V3 Weekend and we're rocking out down in Pawtucket, laughing it up in Medford, and experiencing the afterlife in Salem.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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How many times can one writer use the phrase 'Wuthering Heights' in one three-hundred word trailer post? Find out here!

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Watch Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie get passionate in the 'Wuthering Heights' trailer
How many times can one writer use the phrase 'Wuthering Heights' in one three-hundred word trailer post? Find out here!
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November 13, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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The 2026 edition of Green River Festival is slated for June 19 through 21 at the Franklin County Fairgrounds. Here's the full lineup.

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Fest Intentions: Green River Festival 2026 with Geese, Spoon, Charley Crockett
The 2026 edition of the Greenfield festival is slated for June 19 through 21 at the Franklin County Fairgrounds.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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This weekend, Emerson alum Iliza Shlesinger brings a new batch of material to Chevalier Theatre after a busy year in that included a hit new special.

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Mic'd Up: Iliza Shlesinger puts exclamation on her Medford return
The Emerson alum brings a new batch of material to the area after a busy year in that included a hit new special.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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In #comedy: Before Daniel Sloss returns in the summer of 2026, both Modi and Donnell Rawlings are planning their springtime returns to The Wilbur, as well.

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Daniel Sloss brings a bit of a 'Bitter' flavor to Boston
Before Sloss returns in the summer of 2026, both Modi and Donnell Rawlings are planning their springtime returns to The Wilbur, as well.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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New Sounds: English punk band Grade 2 deliver another hard-charging ripper with old school fury and modern-day piss n' vitriol.

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Grade 2 power forward in an unforgiving world with 'Cut Throat'
New Sounds: The English punk band deliver another hard-charging ripper with old school fury and modern-day piss n' vitriol.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Stand-up vet and Amherst native Josh Wolf returns for the first time in a long time to bring a fresh weekend full of stories to Laugh Boston in the Seaport.

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Mic'd Up: Josh Wolf looks to get the people howlin' at Laugh Boston
The stand-up vet and Amherst native returns for the first time in a long time to bring a fresh weekend full of stories to The Seaport.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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Here's a headline equation: A Mario catchphrase plus 'new trailer' equals success. Do as we say, not as we do.

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Head to the stars with the 'Super Mario Galaxy Movie' trailer
Here's a headline equation: A Mario catchphrase plus 'new trailer' equals success. Do as we say, not as we do.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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Timothée Chalamet plays a ping-pong hustler with championship dreams in Josh Safdie's 'Marty Supreme,' hitting theaters on Christmas Day.

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A24 serves up a new 'Marty Supreme' trailer
Timothee Chalamet plays a ping-pong hustler with championship dreams in Josh Safdie's 'Marty Supreme,' hitting theaters on Christmas Day.
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November 12, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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Comics Come Home, the annual star-studded fundraiser for The Cam Neely Foundation, rocked TD Garden this past weekend, when Conan O'Brien, Michelle Buteau, and others brought the heat. Here's comedy editor Jason Greenough with a recap and performer interviews.

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November 11, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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New Sounds: Toronto project City Builders drops a throbbing electro beat on the chaotic kind of all-night revelry we used to have.

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City Builders dials 666 for a rowdy alt-pop all-nighter in 'No Sleep'
New Sounds: The Toronto project drops a throbbing electro beat on the chaotic kind of all-night revelry we used to have.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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Film Review: This new take on Mary Shelly's icon doesn’t even come close to equaling James Whale’s masterpiece. It barely beats Branagh, even.

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Frankenstein Review: del Toro's monster doesn't have much of a pulse
This new take on Mary Shelly's icon doesn’t even come close to equaling James Whale’s masterpiece. It barely beats Branagh, even.
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November 8, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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Fast Tracked: Providence band Wooll deliver 19 minutes of seasonally-appropriate shoegaze with their latest project.

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Wooll settle into a snuggly sound with new EP 'Frickish'
Fast Tracked: The Providence band deliver 19 minutes of seasonally-appropriate shoegaze with their latest project.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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Alternative headline idea: "Antoine Fuqua's 'Michael' wants to be starting something with its first teaser."

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Shamone, here's the teaser for 'Michael,' hee-hee
Alternative headline idea: "Antoine Fuqua's 'Michael' wants to be starting something with its first teaser."
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November 7, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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Comics Come Home, the longest-running comedy fundraiser in the game, boasts big names once again at TD Garden for the 29th year of kicking cancer's ass.

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Mic'd Up: Comics Come Home 29 returns for a roarin' good time
The longest-running comedy fundraiser in the game boasts big names once again at TD Garden for the 29th year of kicking cancer's ass.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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In #comedy: Matteo Lane wants to catch up with us at Boch Center's Wang Theatre. Plus, a flurry of new shows from James Acaster, George Lopez and Rob Anderson hit The Wilbur, while Brandon Wardell preps for Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theatre.

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Matteo Lane wants to catch up with us at Wang Theatre
A flurry of new shows from James Acaster, George Lopez and Rob Anderson hit The Wilbur, while Brandon Wardell preps for Crystal Ballroom.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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Film Review: Viewers might not come away from 'Predator: Badlands' with a trophy worth putting on the mantle, but it is a pretty fun time at the movies.

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'Predator: Badlands' Review: A good-enough hunt
You might not come away from 'Predator: Badlands' with a trophy worth putting on the mantle, but it is a pretty fun time at the movies.
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November 5, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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Fast Tracked: Florida-born, Los Angeles-based artist Scarlet Nicole draws us into her shadow world with a haunting dark electronic composition about shifting power.

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Scarlet Nicole transmutes pain into power with the pulsating 'Poison'
Fast Tracked: The Florida-born, Los Angeles-based artist draws us into her shadow world with a haunting dark electronic composition.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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617 Q&A: Men at Work frontman and veteran songwriter Colin Hay discusses his career, MTV, Vegemite, pasta, and Ringo Starr ahead of appearing this week at Chevalier Theatre.

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617 Q&A: Colin Hay forever remains a storyteller at work
The Men at Work frontman and veteran songwriter discusses his career, MTV, Vegemite, pasta, and Ringo ahead of appearing at Chevalier Theatre.
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November 4, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson are a Neil Diamond cover band in Craig Brewer's 'Song Sung Blue,' hitting theaters on Christmas Day.

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Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson do Diamond in the 'Song Sung Blue' trailer
Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson are a Neil Diamond cover band in Craig Brewer's 'Song Sung Blue,' hitting theaters on Christmas Day.
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November 4, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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The V List: October was soundtracked by new and notable sounds from Taleen Kali, RIVER, Kim Petras, Away Fans, and Erin LeCount.

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The V List: Five of our favorite tracks from October 2025
The month was soundtracked by new and notable efforts from Taleen Kali, RIVER, Kim Petras, away fans, and Erin LeCount.
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November 3, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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Ghostface is back for another round in 'Scream 7,' joined by Neve Campbell and writer and director Kevin Williamson.

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Happy Halloween, here's the 'Scream 7' trailer
Ghostface is back for another round in 'Scream 7,' joined by Neve Campbell and writer and director Kevin Williamson.
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November 1, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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Fast Tracked: Boston's Fai Laci make their debut on Easy Eye Sound with the breezy Dan Auerbach-produced track.

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Fai Laci float on heavenly indie with 'Angels And The Others'
Fast Tracked: The Boston band make their debut on Easy Eye Sound with the breezy Dan Auerbach-produced track.
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October 31, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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“The Pats are winning, the leaves are absolutely gorgeous even if the skies are grey, and there’s still a ton of great movies to see at IFFBoston’s second weekend of Fall Focus titles.”

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October 30, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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Tonight, Halloween at the movies. Saturday, a proper holiday bangover. And Sunday, some 'Girl Violence' courtesy of King Princess. It's a V3 Weekend.

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V3 Weekend: King Princess, Jordan Klepper, 'Halloween' on Halloween
It just can't be Halloween weekend without a little bit of 'Girl Violence', now could it? Yeah, that's what we were thinking.
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October 31, 2025 at 1:44 PM