Category: Berkeley Beacon

College students who were raised on a diet of “Alvin and the Chipmunks,” “Suite Life of Zack and Cody,” and “Horton Hears a Who!” are undoubtedly familiar with singer, songwriter, and voice actor Jesse McCartney. The singer lit up Gen Z screens throughout their childhood and is now shining on stage as he prepares to…

JP Saxe tends to love “a grey area.” On March 6, amid Boston’s rainy and dull backdrop, Saxe created a space that was anything but dreary and colorless.  At the packed Royale, the singer-songwriter enchanted attendees during the route of his “A Grey Area” world tour. The singer did so invitingly and warmly, allowing you…

In a tale of childhood mischief turned lifelong deception, three inseparable friends concocted a clever ruse that endured over two decades. When a harmless prank took an unexpected turn, Dean, JT, and Wes (played by Zac Efron, Andrew Santino, and Jermaine Fowler, respectively) invented the fictitious persona of Ricky Stanicky to evade the consequences. Twenty-two…

This article contains spoilers. Prepare to be immersed again in Frank Herbert’s “Dune: Part Two.” Director Denis Villeneuve delivers a cinematic masterpiece that expertly weaves the somber essence of Herbert’s world with newfound emotional depth and intricate themes. Building upon its predecessor’s foundation, this sequel perfectly balances epic spectacle and thoughtful storytelling. While embracing blockbuster…

Formula One’s surge in popularity, alongside other racing series, has drawn a notable uptick in female enthusiasts. This rise owes much to the resounding success of Netflix’s “Drive to Survive” documentary, the widespread availability of global streaming platforms for races, the emergence of TikTok, and the indirect influence of the #MeToo movement.  Since its inception in…

The musical landscape of 2023 is encapsulated in the essence of one word: cinematic. From SZA’s powerful “Kill Bill” to Billie Eilish’s euphonic “What Was I Made For?” inspired by Barbie, the year witnessed a transformative shift where music transcended mere lyrics, embracing a rich, visual narrative. As the anticipation for the 2024 Grammys builds,…