Writer: Alan B. McElroy; story by Alan B. McElroy and Tony Giglio
Director: Mike P. Nelson
Stars: Jessica Rothe, Kiana Madeira, Logan Marshall-Green, Will Close, Jackson Bews
Synopsis: Deep in the Amazon, a medical mission becomes a fight for survival when the group awakens Boiúna, a colossal ancient snake that has reclaimed the jungle as its domain. Trapped deep in the wilderness, they must survive both the dangers of the Amazon and the massive predator hunting them.
I have been an Alkaline Trio fan for as long as I can remember. Their album From Here to Infirmary is a favorite of mine, and I would love it if they toured it sometime for an anniversary. I’d only seen them one other time, on October 12, 2018, at the Fillmore Auditorium in Denver, Colorado, during their Is This Thing Cursed? tour. They headlined that show, so I was a little disappointed to find out this tour with Rise Against wasn’t a co-headlining tour. It didn’t matter much, though, because they still packed in a full set.
The Chicago rockers didn’t spend much time talking between songs, often going straight from one into another. They played some great hits like “Private Eye,” “Stupid Kid,” and “Radio.” With so many songs I love, it was great hearing that much music packed into their time onstage.
I really have a lot of respect for trios, especially when they can tour as just three people. Seeing bands like blink-182 and Alkaline Trio fill a stage with only a guitarist, bassist, and drummer is really cool. There’s something impressive about watching three people recreate the sound of those albums live without extra guitarists onstage.
Something else I love about that setup is how much room it gives the bass guitar to be heard. Matt Skiba and bassist Dan Andriano share vocal duties, often harmonizing, and I really love both of their voices. Their different sounds are such a big part of what makes Alkaline Trio work for me.
I love emo music and pop punk, but there’s a lot to appreciate about seeing some good old-fashioned punk rock played live. Three people up there playing their hearts out and running through great songs. There’s a lot to dig about that.
Rise Against is a band I’ve never listened to too consistently, but I’ve seen them a few times when they were playing with another band I wanted to see. I’m always impressed by these guys. They make some great music, with every song sounding like an anthem. Early in the set, Tim McIlrath walked around with a megaphone during one of the songs.
I really appreciated the brief acoustic set featuring both “Hero of War” and “Swing Life Away,” with the full band joining in for the latter song. It was a nice change of pace and a chance to appreciate a different side of their sound.
I really should listen to these guys more. Alkaline Trio and Rise Against recently released a split featuring each band covering one of the other’s songs. You can find it on Spotify and other streaming platforms, and it’s a pretty cool way to bring these two bands together.
Stars: Austin Abrams, Zach Cherry, Kali Reis, Paul Walter Hauser, Johnno Wilson
Synopsis: Bryan, a medical courier, sets out on what should be a routine delivery to a remote hospital. Instead, he finds himself trapped in the middle of a horrifying outbreak, forcing him to fight his way through infected creatures and an increasingly chaotic nightmare in a desperate race to survive. The movie tells an original story set within the Resident Evil universe rather than retelling one of the games.
Synopsis: Inside the colorful world of a 1990s children’s television show, a group of kids spend their days singing, playing games, and learning lessons from Buddy, a cheerful orange unicorn. But when one child refuses to play along, Buddy’s friendly facade begins to crack and the seemingly innocent children’s show becomes something far more sinister.
Writer: Jacob Chase; story by Jacob Chase and David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick
Based On: Characters by Lee Whannell
Director: Jacob Chase
Stars: Amelia Eve, Brandon Perea, Lin Shaye, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, Sam Spruell
Synopsis: Gemma, a young mother raising her daughter in her childhood home, discovers that she has the ability to travel into The Further. But her connection to the supernatural realm comes with a terrifying twist: she can bring its inhabitants back with her, giving the demons of The Further a way into the real world.
Where to Watch: In theaters now; streaming release scheduled for September 28, 2026.
Genre: Sci-Fi, Adventure, Thriller, Mystery
Writer: David Robert Mitchell
Director: David Robert Mitchell
Stars: Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor, Maisy Stella, Christian Convery, Chris Coy
Synopsis: After a mysterious cosmic event rips Oak Street out of suburbia and transports the entire neighborhood somewhere unknown, the Platt family must stick together as they navigate a dangerous new environment and fight to survive.
Good Charlotte: Joel Madden – Lead vocals Benji Madden – Rhythm guitar, backing and lead vocals Paul Thomas – Bass guitar Billy Martin – Lead guitar, keyboards Current touring musicians Matthew Koma – guitars, keyboards, backing vocals Stacy Jones – drums, percussion
Avenged Sevenfold M. Shadows (Matthew Sanders) – lead vocals, keyboards Zacky Vengeance (Zachary Baker) – rhythm guitar, backing and occasional lead vocals Synyster Gates (Brian Haner Jr.) – lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals Johnny Christ (Jonathan Seward) – bass, backing vocals Brooks Wackerman – drums
Review:
I swore off Xfinity Center a few years ago. I went to a few shows where I went up. Getting stuck in so much traffic. I missed the openers. And these weren’t just small openers. They were big Artist on a big tour.
I want these Tickets while on vacation. I knew I would be tired of that next week going to shows, but had one of these Tickets and wanted to finally see Good Charlotte live. I took my aunt who was a big fan of Avenged Sevenfold and learned the reason why at the show.
We managed to skip the exit that gets so many people stuck for an hour or more. We found a back route in, but still had to park in a far back lot. I wish that we had paid for VIP parking. So we could easily leave at the end of the show or paid for parking at an outside location, which also allows quick and easy exits to get back on the highway after a show.
The other good thing we did aside from avoiding the crazy exit. Was we decided to upgrade our Tickets. When available, you can upgrade tickets for $100 each to go down to the box seats that are almost upfront. Each section accommodates for people. We were with two other people who were super friendly and stoked for the show. There are chairs and a table and also a pretty comfortable couch you could sit back against. you also have a server who takes care of you the whole time so you never have to get up. I didn’t take quite a while to get our first order, but it was all good
I had never seen either band before and I was a big fan of Good Charlotte growing up. They put on a really fun show. They played mostly older songs, knowing what people wanted to hear. There were pyrotechnics and throwback conversations with the crowd.
I knew of Avenged Sevenfold, but hadn’t heard much. I was extremely impressed by them. You don’t often see two lead guitarists just shredding together.
And thanks to @weeisports for the free tickets! WEEI-FM #goodcharlotte #avengedsevenfold #avengedsevenfoldfans #xfinitycenter #concertreview
