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‘Darko’ director, working outside of ‘The Box’

In making new sci-fi thriller, Kelly grappled with existentialist dilemmas

Norma (Cameron Diaz) and Arthur Lewis (James Marsden) are a typical, happily married suburban couple who have fallen on hard financial times. Things change when a box is delivered to their doorstep by a mysterious man by the name of Arlington Steward (Frank Langella) who presents them with a deal: if they open the box and push the button inside, they will receive one million dollars in cash. Full story

’This Is It’ shows more relatable side of Michael Jackson

Movie Review | 4 out of 5 stars

A pop icon’s shining light was nearly extinguished five months ago by his heart-rending death. Today, that light shines on through his legendary songs and, now, in a special release that will run until the end of Thanksgiving weekend, through a concert-documentary that presents a rarely seen side of the King of Pop.

Boston opera opens its backstage to the public

This Saturday, the Boston Lyric Opera is presenting a million-dollar opportunity to fans for free. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. the Shubert Theatre at 265 Tremont St. will be open to the public and filled with activities for people of all ages. Ever wondered what the dressing room looks like for a production of “Carmen” (Boston Lyric Opera’s season opener)? The company invites the audience to see for themselves, opening up the dressing rooms, makeup area and stage to idle wanderings.

MTV’s ‘Styl’d’ takes stupidity to a new level

Turn off the TV and go outside. Look at the stars. Look at the trees. Dig a ditch. Stare directly into the sun, and it’ll be better than what they’re doing on MTV now. This tragic end to the art of television has finally been signaled by MTV’s latest schlockfest, “Styl’d,” a show that focuses on the junior stylists at the Margaret Maldonado Agency (MMA), one of the largest styling agencies in the world. 5 comments

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Banhart’s latest brings the bizarre

Music Review | 4 out of 5 stars

Devendra Banhart surprised fans last year when he signed with major label Warner Bros. Given that he began his recording career by playing into a tape player in his bathroom (natural reverb?), fans were anxious to see how a major label backing would affect their freak-folk darling.