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Boston Globe
3 hours ago
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See the first trailer for ‘The History of Sound,' a romantic period drama set in New England
In the film, Mescal ('Gladiator II'), stars as Lionel, a singer who moves from Kentucky to Boston, where he meets David, a fellow student studying music composition, played by O'Connor ('Challengers'). David is soon drafted into the war, but the pair later reconnects for a journey through Maine, where they collect traditional folk songs from the region to preserve for future generations. Oscar-winning actor and Kingston resident Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up The film debuted at the Cannes Film Festival in May, earning a six-minute standing ovation, according to Advertisement Shattuck, who's married to Milton native Advertisement ''The History of Sound' is polyphonic fiction, a choir of characters from different ages and different stations of life,' Vognar wrote. '[It] marks Shattuck as one of the form's brightest lights.' Isabella Bernstein can be reached at
Boston Globe
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
‘Superman': A ranking of all the live-action versions of the Man of Steel
Nicolas Cage (who has a son named Kal-El) made a brief appearance as a multiversal variant of the Man of Steel in 2023's 'The Flash.' While it was a pretty lackluster and mostly CGI cameo, it served as a nod to the actor nearly playing the hero in the ultimately shelved 'Superman Lives' film from writer Kevin Smith and director Tim Burton back in the '90s. Matt Bomer It's a shame that Matt Bomer, who Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Advertisement Hugh Jackman While he's better known for his work with Marvel as the razor-clawed Wolverine, Hugh Jackman did play Superman in an unofficial capacity in a 2001 episode of 'Saturday Night Live.' Will Ferrell also put a hilarious spin on Superman's dad Jor-El, played by Marlon Brando in the 1978 film. Advertisement 10. John Haymes Newton/Gerard Christopher Following the end of the Christopher Reeve era on the big screen with 1987's much-maligned 'Superman IV: The Quest for Peace,' Clark Kent was reborn on the small screen with 1988's 'Superboy' TV show (later titled 'The Adventures of Superboy'). Initially played by John Haymes Newton, who left the series after one season and was replaced by Gerard Christopher, this version of Kal-El features the hero during his younger years, navigating college life and a growing rogues gallery. While 'Superboy' was campy and over-the-top, Newton and Christopher turned in admirable performances as the Boy of Steel, with the underrated show laying the groundwork for future series that investigated Clark's early years, like 'Smallville.' 9. Kirk Alyn As the first person to play Superman in live action, Alyn had a chance to continue to play the character beyond his initial film serial appearances in 1948's 'Superman' and 1950's 'Atom Man vs. Superman.' A dashing star who embodied the rugged heroics of that era's Superman, Alyn sadly 8. Dean Cain Definitely a product of its era, the ABC series 'Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman' turned the superhero's story into a weekly romantic melodrama in the mid-'90s, as Teri Hatcher's Lois Lane swooned over Dean Cain's Superman. Advertisement 7. Henry Cavill Drawing inspiration from the 'Injustice' video games, where tragedy turns Superman into a god-like tyrant, Zack Snyder's take on the character was pretty dark and dreary in 2013's Henry Cavill in the 2016 film "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice." Clay Enos 6. Brandon Routh My vote for the most underrated live-action Superman goes to Brandon Routh, who absolutely nailed the look and feel of the Man of Steel in 2006's 'Superman Returns.' As a spiritual sequel to the first two Reeve movies, Routh perfectly captured his predecessor's ability to balance the bombastic heroics with his bumbling alter ego. Routh's Kent was incredible, but the film suffers from a severe drought of compelling Superman action, making this an unfortunate one-and-done situation for the actor. Well, that was until he suited up again for the CW's TV crossover event 'Crisis on Infinite Earths,' where Routh played an older version of Superman inspired by the 'Kingdom Come' comic. 5. David Corenswet He may be the new super kid on the block, but David Corenswet has already flown up into my top five of live-action Superman actors. In the new film, directed and written by James Gunn, Corenswet brings a great mix of sincerity, hope, and humanity to the role, crafting a Superman that, as Globe film critic Odie Henderson Advertisement David Corenswet in 'Superman.' Warner Bros. 4. Tyler Hoechlin The last actor to play the Man of Tomorrow on the small screen, Tyler Hoechlin brought super dad vibes in the CW's 'Superman & Lois' series, which ended its four season run last year. Hoechlin, who originally played a different version of Superman on the CW's 'Supergirl' show, really embodied the character's wholesome, family man side in 'Superman & Lois,' which saw Clark, Lois (Bitsie Tulloch), and their two teenage sons living on the Kent farm in Smallville. While the series was cut short, Hoechlin deserves a lot of credit for his incredibly earnest portrayal of a Superman who always puts his family first, and for anchoring the character's legacy in the final years of DC shows on the CW. 3. Tom Welling Yes, 'Smallville,' which ran from 2001 to 2011, was at times a cornball fest that fused supernatural sci-fi with teenage melodrama, but for many millennial Superman fans, Tom Welling is their Man of Steel. Physically, Welling looked as close to the comic book character as a person could get outside of Christopher Reeve, and, even with the often cheesy dialogue, his gravitas made viewers buy into his super-powered Kansas do-gooder routine. 'Smallville' was far from perfect, and sure, he never really wore the Superman outfit until the final seconds of the finale, but Welling deserves his flowers, because no one has spent more time playing Clark on screen than him. Advertisement 2. George Reeves For fans of a certain age, George Reeves is the gold standard when it comes to the classic portrayal of Superman. After debuting as the hero in 1951's 'Superman and the Mole Men,' Reeves returned to play the character for six seasons on the hit TV series 'Adventures of Superman.' Becoming the face of the Man of Steel during his TV golden age (he even appeared as Superman in a 1957 'I Love Lucy' episode), Reeves brought an imposing, strongman physicality to Superman that made him that era's ultimate tough guy. 1. Christopher Reeve Did you really think it'd be anyone else? The Christopher Reeve in "Superman." Courtesy of The Kobal Collection at Art Resource Matt Juul can be reached at
Boston Globe
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Fill your playlist (and your plate) with the best of the Lowell Folk Festival
As you plan your journey around the globe, check out a few of the festival's musical highlights, who will each perform multiple times over the course of the weekend. If you can't make it to Mill City, three of the four stages will be streamed live via Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Solas Anna Colliton Solas Reviewing the 1994 Lowell Folk Festival, the late Boston Globe folk critic Scott Alarik marveled at a one-off Irish music group put together by multi-instrumentalist Seamus Egan and his ability to 'wonderfully bind ancient traditions to new sounds and ideas.' He added that the 'superb' fiddler Winifred Horan's 'intricately percussive stepdancing' was a constant show-stopper. Advertisement The group went over so well in Lowell that by the next year it had become a band called Solas, which would become one of the most important Celtic music acts of the 21st century. Solas are on a 30th anniversary reunion tour that includes originals Egan, Horan, and accordionist John Williams. Other Lowell favorites making encore appearances this year include Chicago's electric blues guitar marvel Lil' Ed & the Blues Imperials, and BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet, the band that spearheaded the Cajun music renaissance. Angkor Dance Troupe Angkor Dance Troupe Reamker Lowell is home to the nation's second largest Cambodian-American community, and the city's heralded On Saturday, in addition to performing at Boarding House Park, members of the troupe will participate in the 'From Courtly to Contest: Centuries of Dance' workshop at the Richard K. and Nancy L. Donahue Stage at St. Anne's Churchyard. The session will also include Solas member Kevin Doyle and the dazzling flamenco duo Los Ricos, who were Advertisement Bamba Wassoulou Groove Lowell is also home to a diverse and vibrant African community. The city hosts a three-day African festival every June, and the Cameroonian Lowell will also present the first area appearance by Bamba Wassoulou Groove, a thunderous Malian outfit that boasts twin electric guitars and a magnetic frontman, Ousmane Diakité. They're such a perfect fit for the dance floor that they're playing the Rockland Trust Bank Dance Pavilion twice. On Saturday afternoon, the band is part of a workshop at the Saab Family Foundation Stage at Market Street called 'Dance to the Music: South America to South Asia' with Red Baraat and the two Latin acts on the lineup: Colombian cumbia accordionist Yeison Landero and a salsa orquesta led by singer Edwin Perez. Oghlan Bakhshi Over its 38 years, the Lowell Folk Festival has often featured traditions that are rarely heard in New England. This year's hidden treasure will be the sounds of Turkmen, the historically nomadic ethnic group found in the steppes of Turkmenistan, as well as parts of Iran and Afghanistan. Oghlan Bakhshi grew up a child prodigy in Iran — his stage name means 'child bard' — and has been on a mission to bring Turkmen music to the rest of the world. Now a graduate student at Brown, Oghlan Bakhshi is bringing this musical heritage to American stages, where it hasn't been heard in decades. Advertisement He'll be joined by Zyyada Jumayeva, who also strums the two-stringed dutar and sings Turkmen bardic ballads from a woman's perspective. Sunday's 'Generations in Tune' workshop will feature a combination that could only be found at the Lowell Folk Festival: Oghlan Bakhshi, Boston gospel treasures the Oghlan Bakhshi (center) Courtesy of the artist Ricardo Parreira & Friends Fado, the mournful tavern ballads of Portugal, LOWELL FOLK FESTIVAL Throughout downtown Lowell, July 25-27. Free.
Boston Globe
03-07-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
5 observations from final day of Bruins development camp
James Hagens is elite … and would benefit from another year at BC Most of the fans in attendance were there to see the Bruins' top 2025 draft pick James Hagens — a dynamic playmaking center who has the means to be a future franchise stalwart down the middle. Even though the 18-year-old didn't light the lamp during Thursday's scrimmage, it's easy to see why the Boston College product entered this past season as the projected top pick in his draft class. Advertisement Hagens was noticeable in just about every shift during the four-day camp, and made a good first impression by opting to take part in Monday's on-ice session Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Hagens's ability to dominate in the NHL ranks will largely depend on just how well he can withstand the punishment at the pro level at 5 feet 11 inches. But even at his floor, Hagens should be a dynamic, playmaking top-six talent. The edge work and hands are elite, and he's always operating with his head up while carrying the puck into the offensive zone. He's the type of talent who — just by relying on his strengths alone — is going to make things happen offensively at the NHL level with the puck on his stick. Advertisement What remains to be seen is just how high his ceiling can be with the Bruins (an offensive-first top-two line center? A legitimate franchise center?), as well as when Hagens will make the jump to the NHL ranks. 'I want to be a Boston Bruin,' Hagens said earlier this week. 'I want to be a Boston Bruin really bad. That's the conversation that I have to have with the staff and management. . . . But, just to be able to get the draft over and know what team that you're putting your heart and soul into, it's a lot better.' Hagens noted Thursday that he is ready to meet with Bruins management now that camp has finished to discuss his plans for next year — namely, whether he plans to return to BC or make the jump up to the pro game. Even if Hagens's offensive skillset is already impressive, the wise choice would be for Hagens to return to the Eagles as a sophomore. Another year at Chestnut Hill would give him more time to both build up some muscle and his confidence — while also earning heavy minutes as the Eagles' top player. Even with his two BC linemates in Ryan Leonard and Gabe Perreault now in the NHL, Hagens will likely be tasked with being more of a puck-dominant, assertive player as a sophomore, while his talents alone should have him primed for a standout year. 'I think in some ways it's going to benefit him,' Bruins player development coordinator Adam McQuaid said of Hagens playing with new linemates next season. 'Continuing to ramp up the compete level and the consistent impact that he's capable of having. I think that's the big thing for a lot of young players, is just bringing consistency night in, night out. Advertisement 'It's not always going to be perfect, but just bringing the effort and wanting to be a driver and a difference maker, like he wants to be — and [we're] just going to help him along in that process.' For the Bruins, the best-case scenario for Hagens likely involves him returning to BC in 2025-26, dominating in his second go-around in Hockey East, and then join Boston for the final stretch of the year after the Eagles' season wraps. Vashek Blanár is a project worth investing in for Bruins Next to Hagens, the other standout during development camp among players picked in the recent NHL Draft was fourth rounder Vashek Blanár. Considering a reach at that stage of the draft, the But Boston banked on Blanár's mix of size and playmaking capabilities from the blue line as a worthwhile flier in the fourth round. And even though Blanár is a few years away from the NHL, one can see why the Bruins were enamored with a prospect with such a unique skill set. Fourth-round pick Vashek Blanár had a strong camp but the 6-foot-4-inch defenseman is still a raw talent. Jonathan Wiggs/Globe Staff Blanár's frame might be the first thing that stands out when he's on the ice, but his offensive game is similar to Mason Lohrei — with the Czech product more than willing to activate off the blue line and drive down low in search of a quality chance. Advertisement He had arguably the best scoring chance of the scrimmage, as he spun off Ethan Whitcomb at the blue line, slipped past Ty Gallagher and drove all the way down the slot before lofting a puck that hit off the cross bar and nearly crossed the goal line. Blanár is going to need a few more years of development before he becomes a viable pro option. He needs to put on some weight, his processing ability with the puck was a bit behind on some passes, while his defensive game will have to be ironed out. But it's hard to ignore the upside. 'A kid at his age that can move as well as he does at his size,' McQuaid said. 'He's pretty raw, like even in talking to him, but he has good instincts as a D-man for for defending. 'He even admitted himself, like, I haven't spent a lot of time focused on defending. It's been more of an offensive minded game for him, but he's showing the willingness to want to defend, and I'm excited to work with him.' Cooper Simpson could follow a similar trajectory as Will Zellers Hagens might be the new crown jewel of Boston's prospect pipeline, but winger Will Zellers is also a talent worth keeping tabs on After being named USHL Player of the Year last season after scoring 44 goals in 52 games with the Green Bay Gamblers, Zellers should be primed for a strong season at the University of North Dakota in the fall. As the Bruins watch closely to see if Zellers can develop into a legitimate 20-goal regular in the pro ranks, fellow Bruins prospect Cooper Simpson might be cut from the same cloth as a legitimate offensive threat. Advertisement A third-round pick by Boston in the 2025 NHL Draft, Simpson led all Minnesota high school players this past year by scoring 49 goals (and 83 points) in just 31 games with Shakopee High School. Related : It should come as little surprise for a player with pro upside to dominate at the high-school level, but Simpson also closed out the year scoring seven goals in nine games with the Tri-City Storm of the USHL. And after a quiet start during camp, Simpson was a regular threat whenever he had the puck on his stick — peppering the net and finding soft areas of the ice to uncork shots. 'Just trying to bring a different angle, trying to push around people, and also bring it in your feet and try longer releases,' Simpson said of improving his scoring acumen. 'Just stuff like that, changing the angle. I feel like it's the main thing you have to have to score goals at the next level.' Simpson, like Zellers, is also committed to North Dakota. But he will spend this next year playing with the Storm for a full USHL campaign. If he can show that his solid start last year with Tri-City was far from a fluke, the Bruins could have two very promising offensive wingers developing in the system between Zellers and Simpson. Dean Letourneau throws his weight around For all of the discourse regarding Bruins' 2024 first-round pick Dean Letourneau and his Advertisement The Ontario native spent most of the last month training in Boston before the start of development camp, and was very noticeable during Thursday's scrimmage. 'I was really happy with Dean this week,' McQuaid said. 'I think he showed how much stronger he's gotten, more physical. He's using his frame, wanting to get to the net, doing things quicker. 'Again, he spent the whole month here in Boston. That said a lot about what his commitment level is. So I'm excited for him. I think he's excited as well. He's just itching to get going.' Dean Letourneau, the Bruins first-round pick in 2024, had a solid showing at development camp. Jonathan Wiggs/Globe Staff The production was what it was for Letourneau this past season after making the sizable jump from prep to Boston College (zero goals, three assists in 36 games). But the skill is there for Letourneau when he's operating in tight spaces — a unique attribute for a player who also measures 6-7. After operating on the perimeter during extended stretches last season at BC, Letourneau was making the most of his frame on Thursday — at one point knocking over BC commit Kristian Kostadinski (6-6, 220 pounds) while battling for a puck near the end boards. If Letourneau can play to his size this upcoming season at BC and operate in Grade-A ice, his skill should allow him to be far more productive moving forward. Once compared to another 6-7 forward in Tage Thompson given his prolific scoring totals at the prep level, Letourneau might end up developing into more of a bottom-six matchup nightmare like 6-7 Brian Boyle if he can continue to refine his game. Loose pucks ⋅ The Bruins outbid several teams by ⋅ Camp invite CJ Foley would be a nice pickup by Boston next season if he opts to turn pro after his junior year with Dartmouth. The Hanover native and Thayer Academy product is a skilled, puck-moving, right-shot defenseman who will likely attract a long list of suitors after scoring 11 goals and posting 30 points in 33 games with the Big Green in 2024-25. ⋅ Two-way forward Conor Ryan can be reached at
Boston Globe
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Game 86: Reds at Red Sox lineups and notes
The Reds will counter with Chase Burns, the No. 2 pick in the 2024 draft, who will be making his second big league start. He averaged 98 m.p.h. (and reached 100) with his fastball in his debut last week against the Yankees. Advertisement Here is a preview. Lineups REDS (44-40): TBA Pitching: RHP Chase Burns (0-0, 5.40 ERA) RED SOX (41-44): TBA Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Pitching: LHP Garrett Crochet (7-4, 2.06 ERA) Time: 7:10 p.m. TV, radio: NESN, WEEI-FM 93.7 Reds vs. Crochet: Elly De La Cruz 0-2, Christian Encarnacion-Strand 0-3, Santiago Espinal 0-0, Austin Hays 0-3, Spencer Steer 1-2 Red Sox vs. Burns: Has not faced any Boston batters Stat of the day: The Red Sox have allowed at least five runs in seven of their last 11 games after holding opponents to three or fewer runs in each of their previous six. Notes: Crochet is 0-1 with a 6.43 ERA in four appearances against the Reds (seven innings), three of which came in relief. ... Crochet pitched seven shutout innings his last time out on June 25 and departed the game with a 1-0 lead, but Advertisement Follow Andrew Mahoney
