“Mafia III” is the first game directed by longtime “Star Wars” writer Haden Blackman. (Courtesy of 2K Games) Andrew Sciascia Connector Staff The story of La Cosa Nostra, or the Italian Mob, has been a staple in classic American film since before the time most current students at UMass Lowell were even a thought. In…
‘The Accountant’ is a pleasant surprise
“The Accountant” was originally set to star Mel Gibson in the lead role with the Coen Brothers directing. (Courtesy of Warner Bros Pictures) Owen Johnson Connector Staff “The Accountant” is one of those few movies where, for every positive attribute you can name for the movie, there is essentially an equal con to conflict with…
Bon Iver pushes boundaries with ‘22, A Million’
The album opened at number 2 on Billboard 200 and sold 71,000 units in its first week. (Courtesy of Jagjaguwar) Chris Romano-Tanso Connector Contributor When Bon Iver released their first album in 2008, listeners found the “Skinny Love” singer, Justin Vernon, to be folksy in a totally new way. In their first album in five…
Banks covers all genres with ‘The Altar’
“The Altar” is Banks’ second studio album since her debut album “Goddess” back in September 2014. (Photo courtesy of Harvest Records) Kathryn Leeber Connector Staff Most artists feel comfortable sticking to one style of music, but as they grow, they might expand their sound. Jillian Banks, better known as simply Banks, has already displayed a…
Dance Gavin Dance sell out Middle East
“Mothership” is Dance Gavin Dance’s seventh studio album since the band signed on with Rise Records back in 2007. The band has been active since 2005. (Photo courtesy of Rise Records) Emily Toomey Connector Staff Dance Gavin Dance went on tour to support their new album “Mothership” that dropped Friday, Oct. 7. They are also…
Green Day turn back time with ‘Revolution Radio’
“Revolution Radio” marks Green Day’s 12th studio album release, their first since their 2012 trilogy. (Photo courtesy of Reprise Records) Marlon Pitter Connector Editor Rock and Roll Hall of Famers and punk rock legends Green Day have seemingly brought themselves closer to the “American Idiot” era with the release of their 12th studio album, “Revolution…
Underrated Classics: ‘The Nice Guys’
“The Nice Guys” is the third film directed by Shane Black, the director behind 2012’s “Iron Man 3” as well as 2005’s “Kiss Kiss Bang Bang”. (Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures) Owen Johnson Connector Staff In a year of generic remakes, massive letdowns, and cinematic embarrassments, “The Nice Guys” is an anomalous diamond in…
‘NHL 17:’ The game hockey fans deserve
Vladimir Tarasenko was chosen as the cover athlete for “NHL 17” through a fan vote on Twitter (Image provided by Electronic Arts). Andrew Sciascia Connector Staff Imagine running into an estranged friend or family member one day in the near future to find that they have refined and matured with age. Now imagine they have…
