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'Back to Black' star Marisa Abela on telling Amy Winehouse's story 'authentically' through her music - "Amy's story is Amy's story: there were drugs and there was alcohol and there was love and there was loss," says Abela, who plays Winehouse — and does her own singing — in the new biopic.
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Two decades ago, eight artists moved into a 'secret' room in the Providence Place mall. Now there's a film about it. -- The documentary "Secret Mall Apartment" screens Sunday as part of the Independent Film Festival Boston.14 days ago
To meet people in her new town, she wanted to start a book club. She got 200 replies.15 hours ago
Lainey Wilson wins big at the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards, including the top honor - It was Lainey Wilson 's night, in many ways. She took home female artist of the year and the top prize of entertainer of the year at the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards.2 hours ago
Your Week Ahead -- Five things to do around Boston, May 20-June 2 -- Attend a neighborhood music festival, see the Rolling Stones at Gillette Stadium, and more.2 hours ago
Odie Henderson review | ★★★½ -- Pamela Adlon's 'Babes' is the pregnancy movie you didn't know you needed -- Ilana Glazer and Michelle Buteau play besties in this comedy that's two parts comedy and three parts body horror.2 hours ago
MATTHEW GILBERT | YOUR TV GPS - This week's TV: About the new 'Office,' Huey Newton goes to Cuba, and 'Bridgerton' is back - Peacock has officially picked up Greg Daniels's new iteration of the mockumentary series, which will feature an entirely new cast working in an entirely different office.3 days ago
Author readings around Boston through May 187 days ago
Sound Check: Deep Cuts in Medford has carved out a space for bands and fans7 days ago
Working Artist: Sayako Hiroi has this advice for artists: 'Be patient.'3 days ago
The Ticket: Things to do around Boston this weekend and beyond7 days ago
Boston at a Bargain: Free ferry rides, early jazz nights, and more3 days ago
Nightingale Vocal Ensemble can't be pigeonholed - The Boston-based vocal ensemble collaborates with storyteller Diane Edgecomb to stage an immersive concert at Forest Hills Cemetery this weekend.13 hours ago
THE STORY BEHIND THE BOOK -- In 'The Light Eaters,' Zoë Schlanger digs into the world of botany -- The Atlantic reporter seeds new appreciation for plants, as well as those who study them.13 hours ago
BOOK REVIEW -- Michelle T. King's 'Chop Fry Watch Learn' remembers Fu Pei-mei, the woman who brought Chinese food to TV — and the world -- When Fu Pei-mei left mainland China for Taiwain in 1949, she was one in a crowd of refugees. Over the next several decades, she became famous, a beloved TV chef teaching her viewers how to cook (and live) with grace and poise. A new book explores Fu's life and legacy.13 hours ago
Matthew Gilbert | 'SNL' Showdown -- Kate McKinnon wins our best 'SNL' cast member bracket -- Who's the best "Saturday Night Live" cast member of the past five decades? We asked readers to decide.10 hours ago
'The Road to Ruane' tells the story of an antic, unforgettable character in Boston's music scene -- The new documentary, which premieres May 4 at the Somerville Theatre, is a highlight of this year's Independent Film Festival Boston.22 days ago
As a political satirist, Kate McKinnon made her biggest impression18 hours ago
In the sad and funny 'We Were the Universe,' Kimberly King Parsons hits all the right notes11 hours ago
Mona Awad on reading horror, fairytales, and children's books11 hours ago
Best 'SNL' cast member bracket: Here's how readers voted in each round19 hours ago
Local bestsellers for the week ended May 1213 hours ago
Live from the Museum of Science: It's David Byrne ... talking about eels1 day ago
'You can illuminate this darkness': Global Cinema Film Festival of Boston returns15 hours ago
Netflix adaption of Judy Blume's 'Forever' films on Martha's Vineyard1 day ago
Julian Edelman, Rob Gronkowski, Ernie Adams feature in 'Good Will Hunting' Patriots parody15 hours ago
Things to do around Boston this weekend and beyond19 hours ago
John Krasinski's kids' flick 'IF' follows a 12-year-old girl on an imaginative adventure around New York City1 day ago
Kelli O'Hara to join the Boston Pops for its Fourth of July celebration20 hours ago
On Joan Jett Night, a celebration for women who love rock 'n' roll22 hours ago
Museum of Science to host a podcast live taping with Jack Antonoff next month1 day ago
Guster leans into a festive summer as it marks a 30-year milestone13 hours ago
A pair of 'SNL' finalists with nothing in common — except that they're very funny1 day ago
Ethan Hawke 'hated' the Gen X label in his 20s. Now, 'I'm kind of proud of it,' he says.1 day ago
2024 Oscars predictions -- Will 'Barbie' get shut out? Will 'Oppenheimer' dominate? Will 'Poor Things' reap rich rewards? Our critic has the answers.2 months ago
See the full list of 2024 Oscar nominees -- From "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" to "The Holdovers" and "Poor Things," check out which films earned Oscar nominations.2 months ago
How to watch all the 2024 Oscar-nominated films for best picture -- Will 'Barbie' get shut out? Will 'Oppenheimer' dominate? Will 'Poor Things' reap rich rewards? Our critic has the answers.2 months ago
'The Holdovers' screenwriter David Hemingson drew on his New England prep school days for his Oscar-nominated script2 months ago
Place your Oscar bets for best documentary short -- From 'Island in Between' to 'The Barber of Little Rock,' here are the films you need to know2 months ago
Celebrate the music of the movies with these (debatably) 50 best soundtracks of all time -- A.Z. Madonna picks her favorite scores and songs2 months ago