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Review: Fame

A PG-rated, post- High School Musical remake: why, exactly?
Oh, MGM: I realize you're staving off bankruptcy, but is remaking past hits the answer?
By BRETT MICHEL | September 30, 2009

The outlook is still gloomy, but film finds time for childish things
We expected the vampires, the werewolves, the zombies, and the homicidal maniacs. Same thing with the android doubles, the alien abductors, the sexually abused pregnant teenager, the Apocalypse, and the post-Apocalypse. But kids' movies?
By PETER KEOUGH | September 17, 2009

Once from the heart

The musical takes to the streets
Some people are confused when they talk about musicals.
By PETER KEOUGH | May 23, 2007

F*** The Commitments?

Glen Hansard and John Carney hold forth
Glen Hansard has a number of dedicated fans.
By BRETT MICHEL | May 23, 2007

Flashbacks: September 1, 2006

The Boston Phoenix has been covering the trends and events that shape our times since 1966.
These selections, culled from our back files, were compiled by Ian Sands and Paul Babin.
By BOSTON PHOENIX FLASHBACKS | August 30, 2006

From Belfast to Boston

The explosive impact of Stiff Little Fingers
“You look at the Bosstones," says one veteran punk frontman, "you look at Dropkick Murphys, you look at the Bruisers, the Ducky Boys, and you hear SLF in all those bands."
By ANDREW MARCUS | January 17, 2006