Sausage Party has been in development since 2008. (Photo courtesy of Colombia Pictures) Henry St. Pierre and Benjamin St. Pierre Connector Staff A rated-R animated film is something unheard of to most moviegoers, and to the film industry itself, especially in an animation style akin to Pixar movies. That’s exactly what Seth Rogen and company…
‘Don’t Breathe’ runs out of fresh air
“Don’t Breathe” was created by the same staff that made 2013’s “Evil Dead” reboot. (Photo courtesy of Stage 6 Films) Owen Johnson Connector Staff I found “Don’t Breathe” to be a very appropriate way to end a lackluster summer movie season that started out looking a little promising. What I mean by that is that…
‘Blond’ is pure gold
“Blond” delivers after four years of anticipation. (Photo courtesy of Abbey Road Studios) Henry St. Pierre Connector Staff Frank Ocean rose to prominence as a member of the Los Angeles-based alternative hip-hop collective, “Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All”, more commonly referred to as “Odd Future.” Ocean made a name for himself with his…
We don’t need more ‘Avatar’ movies
James Cameron on the set of his multi-billion dollar film “Avatar” (Courtesy of 20th Century Fox) Owen Johnson Connector Staff James Cameron, the director of “Avatar” and “Titanic,” announced earlier this month that there were going to be sequels to his 2009 science fiction blockbuster “Avatar.” Four sequels, to be exact. Unlike a lot of…
‘Layers’ by Royce 5’9” stands tall
“Layers” is the sixth solo album by Royce 5′ 9″ (Courtesy of Bad Half Entertainment) Henry St. Pierre Connector Staff Ryan Montgomery, better known as Royce 5’9” (formerly Royce da 5’9”), is known for being one of the top lyricists in the hip-hop game. He is a Detroit rapper who got his start in 1997,…
SNL team creates TV show, ‘Documentary Now!’
Stars Fred Armisen and Bill Hader dressed up in their Sunday best (Courtesy of AMC Networks) Mary Connell Connector Staff Fred Armisen, Bill Hader and Seth Meyers of “Saturday Night Live” have united for their own show, “Documentary Now!” Armisen and Hader star in the show while Meyers produces it. As documentary enthusiasts, the trio…
Redefining ‘Refuge’
Cast and crew members performing one last rehearsal before opening night last Wednesday. (Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell Theatre Arts) Jessica Kergo Connector Staff On Wednesday, April 20, actors and stage hands of the UMass Lowell Theatre Arts program held their premiere showcase of the spring semester performance “Refuge” at Comley-Lane Theatre in Mahoney Hall.…
‘Refuge’: An eye-opening performance
Cast and crew members prepare to perform “Refuge” on campus this week. Jessica Kergo Connector Staff The Theatre Arts Program at UMass Lowell is currently producing their spring 2016 show. This season’s production is a devised theatre piece called “Refuge” that will delve into the people who need refuge, the people who seek refuge, and the…
