Owen Johnson Connector Editor “The Jungle Book” from 1967 is hailed as not only one of the most popular Disney animated films of the pre-Disney-Renaissance period, but also as one of the all-time classic animated films. Does it deserve these honors? Not by a long shot. When the tiger Shere Khan (George Sanders) returns to…
‘Love, Death & Robots’ is a mess
David Fincher, the director of “Fight Club,” is one of the show’s producers. (Photo courtesy of Netflix) Troy Lafond Connector Editor “Love, Death & Robots” is a Netflix adult animated anthology sci-fi show where each of the 18 episodes focuses on either love, death, robots or a combination of each. Each episode was animated by…
‘Captain Marvel’ soars above high expectations
Ava DuVernay was originally considered for the directing role of “Captain Marvel.” (Photo courtesy of Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures) Alecia Connolly Connector Editor “Captain Marvel” was burdened with heavy expectations even before the film’s much-anticipated release. Marvel Studios made the choice to wait ten years and twenty movies before granting a female hero her…
‘Us’ is no sophomore slump
“Us” had the best opening for an original live-action film since James Cameron’s “Avatar” in 2009. (Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures) Troy Lafond Connector Editor “Us” is the second directorial project by Jordan Peele, following up on the massive commercial and critical success of “Get Out.” Following up a project as fantastic as “Get Out”…
James Bay and Noah Kahan concert review
James Bay’s (pictured above) album, Electric Light, was released in May of 2018 (Photo credit Emily Hope) Christina Laderoute Connector Staff James Bay and Noah Kahan played a show at The Orpheum Theatre in Boston on Sunday, Mar. 10. For Vermont native Kahan, this was his hometown show. His family came out to support him as…
Hozier performs at The Palace Theatre in Albany, New York
UMass Lowell Connector photographer, Christina Laderoute, photographed Hozier on the second night of his Wasteland, Baby! world tour in Albany, New York.
Noah Kahan and James Bay at The Orpheum Theatre
UMass Lowell Connector photographer, Christina Laderoute took photos at the Noah Kahan and James Bay concert on March 10, 2019 at The Orpheum Theatre in Boston, Massachusetts.
Lou transcends expectations with ‘Paper Castles’
“Paper Castles” is Alice Phoebe Lou’s third album. (Photo credit Mikey Burey) Christina Laderoute Connector Staff The self-released album “Paper Castles” by Alice Phoebe Lou lends itself to a whole new level of artistry. With otherworldly arrangements and celestial vocals, Lou manages to transport the listener to a different dimension. With 10 songs spanning 37…
