Torn Ticket II is breaking down stereotypes about musicals. While some people think that musicals are boring, this is not the case with "Cinderella," and audience members should prepare to have their expectations shattered.
The second season of "Fringe" was part of an interesting experiment by several of the broadcast networks this season: pulling certain shows off their schedules for months at a time, hoping that audiences wouldn't forget and/or stop caring about them in the interim and would follow them back to the air in the spring.
Dear Lil Wayne, How's prison? We hope you're hanging tough in Rikers Island. We've been following your blog at weezythanxyou.com, and we must admit that we're impressed with your desire to reconnect with the fans by responding to a few of the avalanche of letters you must be receiving daily. Don't get us wrong. We think that the whole prison-redemption cliché has been done before, but we're pleased that you're actually making a go of it: by working out, reading the Bible daily and thinking about your kids; you'll be out of there before you know it.
Way before TLC's "Miami Ink" (2005-2008) delivered the art of tattooing to reality television audiences, Japanese artists in the late Edo period (1615-1868) documented an obsession with body ink in woodblock prints. The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) — which boasts the largest collection of Japanese woodblock prints outside of Japan — assembled a vibrant collection of tattoo images in an exhibition entitled "Under the Skin: Tattoos in Japanese Prints." Concentrated in one-half of a room regularly devoted to ceramics, the collection builds layers of pattern and influence, attempting to encompass varying societal roles attached to tattoos and the inspirations behind the designs.
Every once in a while, a band comes along that combines several seemingly disparate genres without the whole mix sounding crowded or forced. In these rare instances, the synergy of musical styles actually enhances the amalgamation of sound so effectively that the sum is greater than its parts.
With the huge popularity of Ke$ha's "Tik Tok," which begins with the premise of "[waking] up in the morning feeling like P. Diddy," we got to thinking about who we'd want to be if we could wake up as that person. Because really, P. Diddy? We can do better than that… 10. Bono: You wake up every morning as the frontman to the most successful Irish rock band ever. And then you run charities that save the children and the whales and the puppies. You're basically the most self-fulfilled person ever. 9. Lois Lane: There's nothing like knowing you can go out, write a scathing exposé, get held up at gunpoint, get thrown off a building or two and still make it home alive, thanks to your super-powered boyfriend. 8. Tina Fey: You rise and shine to your seven Emmys, three Golden Globes and four Screen Actors Guild Awards. You're a staple of the NBC comedy lineup, and you do the best Sarah Palin impression that anyone has ever seen. Blerg! We wish we were you. 7. Popeye on spinach: With those hugely disproportionate forearms, opening jam jars would never be a problem.
As the first guests have been seated in Menton's elegant dining room since the restaurant opened on Saturday, they've no doubt been impressed by its extraordinary fare, stylish design and attentive service. But for Barbara Lynch, the restaurant's legendary chef and owner, this opening represents more than the premiere of her latest endeavor. For Lynch, Menton is the culmination of her nearly three decades in the culinary industry and five years of intricate planning and collaboration.
It's clear right off the bat that Ilisa Barbash and Lucien Castaing−Taylor's "Sweetgrass" is no glossy, run−of−the−mill blockbuster. Their raw and riveting documentary about dying cowboy culture in the American West offers neither high−speed car chases nor passionate, moonlit kisses. In fact, it doesn't even have a script — just stretches of unadulterated land, rugged and oft−disgruntled men in straw hats and sheep as far as the eye can see. The simplicity of the film draws viewers into a startlingly candid cinematic experience.
Some of the most popular food headlines over the past week all sound strangely familiar, such as "Can Eating Junk Food Really Be an Addiction?" from Time Magazine on April 3, "Rats Starve Rather Than Eat Healthy Food" from CBS on March 29 and "Junk food addiction may be clue to obesity" from Reuters on March 28. The New York Daily News even boldly claimed on March 29 that "Fatty foods may be just as addictive as heroin and cocaine."
Louise Bourgeois occupies a prominent position in the art historical canon. At the distinguished age of 98, she is remarkably still making exciting works of art that capture imaginations around the world and cause countless visitors to flock to exhibitions that proudly display her creations.
The institution of marriage is replete with flaws and complications. With more than one in every two marriages ending in divorce, secrets and lies are common and, oftentimes, unforgiveable. In the new dramatic thriller, "Chloe," one woman who suspects that her husband is unfaithful must compromise herself in a desperate attempt to save her marriage.
"Clash of the Titans" is like watching someone else play a video game for 188 minutes.
We don't deserve technology. We deserve a good, hard beating.
Like so many dramedies in the past few years, "Greenberg" tells a coming−of−age story about a man who is decades past adolescence. The film raises important issues of identity and provides countless triumphant moments of dark comedy. Unfortunately, the story's lack of direction and the unlikeable protagonist mean "Greenberg" falls short of success.
Although ABC Family's "10 Things I Hate About You" claims to be loosely based on Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew," it is more clearly a replica of the beloved 1999 movie of the same name. Recreating all of the plotlines from the eponymous film, the show deals less with the feminist issues of "Taming of the Shrew" and more with the romantic entanglements of the movie.
After the announcement that OK Go will be rocking Spring Fling, some of us here at the Daily Arts Department couldn't help but let out a slight sigh of disappointment. While a treadmill dance-off would bring Spring Fling to a whole new level, we couldn't help but put together a list of a few other possibilities that would have made this Spring Fling the best ever. 10. The Fray: Oh wait, NO. No sane person has ever wanted to hear The Fray, because their songs all sound exactly the same: crappy. 9. Blue Man Group: It's three bald, blue men, and odds are the audience will be pelted with toilet paper and Twinkies. It would make one hell of a mosh pit. 8. Ricky Martin/Jewel: After breaking it down with "Livin' La Vida Loca" (1999), Martin might just throw on a wig and become his alter ego — that's right, Jewel — and follow up that Latin pop with the calming "Stay Here Forever" (2010). Spring Fling could have two concerts for the price of one. 7. Gwar: Most people haven't even heard of these guys, but you should have. They dress up in monster costumes, do freaky stunts on stage and mumble lyrics in a devilish voice. If you don't believe us (which most of the Arts department didn't at first), go to their Web site and see for yourself. 6. Yellowcard: Though these punk rockers are on hiatus (why do you torment us so, Yellowcard?) they could totally rock Pro Row as if it were "Ocean Avenue" (2003) ... with their blonde, dyed haircuts, nasally voices and emo themes. Lame. 5. Michael Bublé: This doughy, Canadian tenor would class up Spring Fling. C'mon, he spells his name with a freaking accent aigu. 4. Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch: All we want is for Mark Wahlberg to give up the whole acting gig and go back to his hip-hop days as Marky Mark. Having him rap shirtless on stage with his chiseled abs would definitely bring "Good Vibrations" (1991) to Spring Fling. 3. Zombie Michael Jackson Doing "Thriller" (1983): He was the biggest pop star on the planet while he was alive; just imagine how HUGE he'd be UNDEAD! No performance of "Thriller"would ever be as literally drop-dead amazing. 2. The Sound of a Babbling Brook: No, that's not the band name. And no, you haven't heard of them even if it was. Welcome to the new, super-hip age of music: the pure noise of nature. Brown University's Spring Fling has nothing on us. 1. Miley Cyrus/The Jonas Brothers (3D): Words cannot describe how happy we'd be if our Spring Fling became a "Party in the USA" (2009). Nobody can class up a joint quite like Miley with her kicks (not stilettos) and American flag backdrops. She may be the pinnacle of contemporary music. As for the Jonas Brothers, they did a 3D movie, and they'd be a fantastic continuation of our Disney-infused bash.
Tufts students who look for passive-aggressive friendships, salacious romantic entanglements and quippy dialogue in their TV shows need not look as far as Orange County or the Upper East Side. In fact, they may not even have to look off campus.
Jamie Oliver has come to America. He is here to create a food revolution, instilling habits and a love of healthy eating in a nation where one-third of adults are obese. He is delving into the supposed unhealthiest community in America — Huntington, West Virginia — to spur a desire for lifestyle change. Against him stand stubborn community members, school lunch officials and local radio hosts, as well as a love of processed foods and a stigma of veggies.
Want to make your weekend artsy? Check out these events! Nasturtiums at the Gardner Museum: On Saturday, The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum begins its annual display of nasturtiums (vines of bright, orange flowers), which are hung in the Museum's spectacular courtyard from the windows of the third floor. These flowers were Gardner's favorite, and have been displayed in the museum every April since 1904 to celebrate her birthday. The display will be complemented by special dishes featuring edible nasturtiums available in the museum's cafe. (Saturday, April 3 through mid-April at The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. 280 The Fenway) Drive-By Truckers at House of Blues: Tonight, Southern rockers Drive-By Truckers bring their unique brand of country to Boston. The band is touring in support of their recently released 8th studio album, "The Big To-Do" (2010). (Friday, April 2 at 8 p.m. at the House of Blues, Boston. 15 Lansdowne St. Tickets from $23.) World Pillow Fight Day: Who doesn't love a good pillow fight? Banditos Misteriosos presents the 2nd annual Pillow Fight Day in Boston this Saturday at 3 p.m.. Last year, 16 cities worldwide participated in this crazy event and Boston had the third largest Pillow Fight in the world. Grab a pillow and some friends so this year's Boston Pillow Fight can be even bigger and better! (Saturday, April 3 at 3 p.m. Place TBA on the Banditos Web site http://misteriosos.org on Friday, April 2 at 11:55 p.m.) Opus: A talented violinist disappears the night before a string quartet's biggest performance. Written by Michael Hollinger, the play delves into complex relationships and secrets among the musicians when a new member is introduced to the group. Jim Petosa directs this production, which intertwines music and drama. (Friday, April 2 at 8 p.m., Saturday, April 3 at 8 p.m. and through April 17 at the Arsenal Center for the Arts. Mosesian Theater, 321 Arsenal St. in Watertown. Tickets from $35 and half-price student discounts are available.) "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000):" Before a screening of Ang Lee's landmark martial arts epic, Boston University physics professor Andrew Cohen will give a talk exploring how the film uses and breaks the laws of physics. (Monday, April 5 at 7 p.m. at the Coolidge Corner Theatre. 290 Harvard St. in Brookline. Tickets are $9.75.)
With a title like "Hot Tub Time Machine," one would expect that this is a film that does not take itself too seriously. Thankfully, that assertion is mostly correct, and instead of a terrible comedy that tries to make a point, the audience gets a mediocre comedy that gathers mild laughs from dumb jokes. All things considered, the film exceeds some low expectations.
