Cast: Miles Teller, Elizabeth Olsen, Callum Turner, John Early, Da’Vine Joy Randolph
Synopsis: In an afterlife where souls have one week to decide where to spend eternity, Joan is faced with the impossible choice between the man she spent her life with and her first love, who died young and has waited decades for her to arrive.
Cast: Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum.
Synopsis: Now demonized as the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba lives in exile in the Ozian forest, while Glinda resides at the palace in Emerald City, reveling in the perks of fame and popularity. As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch, she’ll need to reunite with Glinda to transform herself, and all of Oz, for good.
A few years ago, I went to a concert at the Palladium in Massachusetts. It was the Ocean Avenue 20th Anniversary Tour with Yellowcard, Mayday Parade, and Story of the Year. I hadn’t kept up with Story of the Year, but I was excited to hear the songs from their first album. They were much heavier than I remembered, but that’s not a bad thing.
I got tickets for the Scream Team Tour as soon as they were announced because I’ve never really missed seeing Senses Fail. I’ve seen them more than any other band live—probably around 10 or 11 times. Which doesn’t seem like much, especially for a person who is always going to concerts. I’m not like one of those people who has seen Phish 800 times.
Anyway, I got tickets for the show with two friends I grew up with. I go to a lot of these emo shows by myself, which is perfect for the setting, but I was looking forward to going to one with some old friends. That really helps the nostalgia hit even harder during the show.
My friends don’t go to a lot of concerts, and they were really interested in being there for most of the show. They wanted to get the full experience. Normally, between social media stories and Setlist.fm, I can always tell when my band is going on. I usually get there a minute before the first chord is strummed.
I’m glad my friends wanted to go earlier for this one. We got there for the end of Armor for Sleep, and we were able to hear their big song, “Car Underwater.” Story of the Year came out and put on a phenomenal show—a four-piece band full of energy, humor, and musical talent that makes them sound just like listening on streaming. The singer seems like an awesome dude. He engaged a lot with the audience, including a conversation with an 11-year-old in the front whose first concert it was.
Senses Fail also put on a high-energy show. Buddy was fun, personable, and running all over the stage throughout the set. His screaming sounded really great. At one point, he pulled a White Claw out of a drum. That’s not something you see every day!
The cool thing about this tour is that Senses Fail is never playing the same set twice. Whatever they played last night, don’t expect it the night you see them. They play a lot of the same songs in different orders and throw in some rarities.
I got to hear two of my absolute favorites: “You’re Cute When You Scream” and “187.” They aren’t playing the latter every night, so I was very excited that we got to hear that one.
Cast: Elle Fanning, Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi
Synopsis: A young Predator outcast from his clan finds an unlikely ally on his journey in search of the ultimate adversary.
Review: This movie was great. It’d like an action/comedy/sci-fi/buddy/adventure movie.
For the first time, you really feel for a Yautja. And you see them feel. What I like about Predator is that it’s a true
I love everything that Dan Trachtenberg and Fede Álvarez are doing with the Predator and Alien franchises. The writing is well done because we see a lot of character development in an alien in less than two hours. Elle Fanning is fantastic. And Trachtenberg really created a whole new world filled with a new language and new creatures.
Review: For some reason, I didn’t get into Hot Mulligan until this last year. I had seen the name a bunch, but never got around to listening to them. Man, have I been missing out. This band is fun, funny, and insanely talented. They make some great Midwest emo music.
As soon as I saw them announce their US tour, I bought a ticket. I actually almost went to Mexico City back at the start of the year just to see them!
I love so much about this band. The name of their songs is hilarious. Some titles include, “Featuring Mark Hoppus,” “Shhh! Golf is On,” and “I Fell in Love With Princess Peach.” And their latest album, “The Sound a Body Makes While Still,” has a track called “Monica Lewinskibidi.” Which happens to be one of my favorites off of the album. The ending chorus is beautiful,
“It’s 5 AM in Tokyo, and half a world away.
I’m sitting in a parking lot, you’re laying in your grave.
And now I am afraid of you, to know that it’s all done.
I didn’t try hard enough to be a proper son.
Please wake up. Please wake up.”
I almost feel like they should name their songs more seriously because they are so talented, but it clearly shows who they are. Talented musicians with heavy lyrics who know how to still have a good time.
The show was nostalgic from when you first walk in. I haven’t been listening to them since I was younger, b the genre – I sure have been. I made my way to merch first and saw and purchased a tech deck that Hot Mulligan had for sale. They also have a shirt that is a play off of AOL messenger. And Arm’s Length, another band that played that night, had a Tomogotchi.
The visuals behind Hot Mulligan were super cool. They remind me very much of the animations from back in the days of AOL. Which I’m sure is exactly what they were going for. The visuals lined up to each song. One had an armadillo, another had a golf ball, another had to do with travel.
The singer is very fun and funny. Occasionally, making observations about the crowd, the visuals behind him, people crowd, surfing, even after a song has ended.
I have zero complaints about the night, except for one major complaint: They didn’t play “End Eric Sparrow and the Life of Him.”
Review: I’ve been a big fan of Doechii ever since I saw her perform on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. She performed two songs with backup dancers, and the entire choreography and production were fantastic. It truly felt like a new artist was emerging—one unlike anyone we’d seen before. Fast-forward to her Grammy performance, and I knew she was someone I needed to see live.
If you’re a Verizon member, you might already know about their perks program. Last year, I actually won a $200 Ticketmaster gift card through it. They also offer smaller rewards, like $15 Fandango gift cards for seeing movies in theaters or at home, and occasionally, free tickets to concerts and sporting events. I’ve never been fast enough to claim one of those before—but when I saw Doechii tickets, I didn’t hesitate.
Her current Live From the Swamp Tour is hitting venues with capacities between 3,000 and 10,000, making for the perfect semi-intimate setting for an artist who belongs on massive stages. And honestly, after seeing her live, I’m convinced that the next time she tours, she’ll be selling out arenas.
The Venue & Opener
I caught her show at MGM Music Hall at Fenway in Boston—a fairly new venue and one of my favorites. I’ve been to plenty of shows there, usually on the GA floor. It’s easy to move around, there’s a huge horseshoe-shaped bar, and the downstairs bathrooms are a well-kept secret (until now).
When I arrived, Kal Banx was opening. Later in the night, during Doechii’s set, she brought out a birthday cake for him, had the crowd sing, and thanked him for his production work on her music. That moment stood out—it showed how humble and genuine she is, despite her rising success.
The Performance
Doechii didn’t speak much during her set, but when she did, she explained why—she had to get through nearly 30 songs. Still, the few times she paused, she made sure to thank the crowd and express how grateful she was for her fans and the energy in the room.
Her DJ, Miss Milan, brought nonstop energy, alternating between spinning tracks from the back and joining Doechii front-and-center. Adding to the magic, Doechii’s twin sisters served as her backup dancers, turning the show into a full-on family affair. Their parents must be incredibly proud.
The Stage & Setlist
The stage setup was one of the most creative I’ve seen: two massive speakers framing a pair of doors that opened and closed to introduce new songs. Above was a platform for choreography, and to top it off, there were two slides down the sides of the stage. Doechii actually got stuck on one of them mid-set—but she laughed it off and kept performing, showing that she’s down-to-earth and just there to have fun.
The setlist included favorites like “Nissan Altima,” “Denial Is a River,” and “Anxiety,” which absolutely blew me away live. The song’s familiar Gotye sample hit even harder with the addition of heavy rock guitars—and honestly, the entire show felt like a rock concert: loud, bold, and completely in your face.
While Doechii’s previous tour had a swamp theme, this one is built around a school concept, complete with choreographed moving school desks. It was a creative and unexpected twist that perfectly matched her brand of controlled chaos.
Final Thoughts
Make it a mission to see Doechii on this tour. The whole show was incredible—entertaining, original, energetic, and overflowing with talent. She’s a true performer, and watching her live feels like witnessing the future of pop, rap, and R&B all rolled into one.
October 14, 2025 – Chicago, IL – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
October 17, 2025 – Toronto, ON – Coca-Cola Coliseum
October 19, 2025 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway
October 20, 2025 – New York, NY – The Theater at Madison Square Garden
October 21, 2025 – Washington, DC – The Anthem
October 23, 2025 – Charlotte, NC – Bojangles Coliseum
October 25, 2025 – Tampa, FL – Yuengling Center October 27, 2025 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy October 29, 2025 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
October 31, 2025 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall November 3, 2025 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre
November 5, 2025 – San Diego, CA – Gallagher Square (Petco Park area)
November 7, 2025 – San Francisco, CA – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
Synopsis: Four years after the events of the first film, Finney Blake (Mason Thames) and his younger sister Gwen (Madeleine McGraw) are drawn into a chilling supernatural confrontation when Gwen begins having visions of murders from a remote Christian winter camp. The serial killer known as “The Grabber” (Ethan Hawke) returns — more powerful in death than in life — and the siblings must unravel a dark buried history at the camp, recover lost victims’ bodies beneath a frozen lake, and confront their own trauma in order to survive.
Last October, I watched (at least) one (to me) horror movie each day. Whether it was a classic that I had never seen or a newer one that I wanted two check out. I am doing the same again this year. We are now a little over a week into October and here is what I have seen so far.
