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'Life' is a disappointing copy of 'Alien'

As far as science fiction films go, those that play on the ‘trapped in space’ trope have much to offer, but also much to overcome. Jump-started by Ridley Scott’s 1979 classic “Alien,”this category of sci-fi films typically features characters who are forced to battle disaster, aliens or both, ...


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Iconic filmmaker shares wisdom to art students in 'Make Trouble'

What makes a successful commencement speech? Perhaps the most crucial component is the speaker. Usually, the speaker must come from a background that meets the interests of the majority of the graduating class: while an 80-year-old litigator might excite pre-law students, biology majors might end ...


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'Chicago' cast prepares to dazzle the audience

“Chicago” may take place in the 1920s, but many of the issues the musical deals with are still relevant today. Torn Ticket II's production of the show, which runs March 30 through April 1 in Cohen Auditorium, will explore sexism, xenophobia and corrupt media -- all issues that have been ...


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E for Everyone: Portal

Why should you play "Portal" (2007)? Because it is arguably the most intuitively-designed game ever made. Also because it’s hilarious, absurdly fun, outstandingly satisfying and has a very touching origin story if you’re interested. But there are so many facets of this wonderful little ...


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Lady Gaga wows as guest judge in 'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 9 premiere

The ninth season premiere starts off per usual, with the queens entering the workroom. This season, the queens come from all sorts of drag backgrounds, from Vegas show girl (Kimora Black, Farrah Moan) to camp (Jaymes Mansfield). Based on the entrances and the first workroom interactions, two contestants stand out in particular: Nina Bo'nina Brown and Eureka O'Hara.






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'Beauty and the Beast' meets expectations set by animated original

Though oftentimes a toss-up, movie remakes have the potential to breathe new life into a film, expanding followings and updating classic or forgotten works. That being said, they can also be dangerous; a bad remake can destroy a film’s reputation and lower audience perception of the original movie. ...


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On Location: Chile

It is often said that an overarching sense of anxiety or dread permeates the work of famed writer Joan Didion. For instance, her memoir “The Year of Magical Thinking” (2005) is haunted by the reader’s knowledge of the death of her daughter, which occurred just before its publication. In a similar ...




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Charli XCX branches out into hip-hop in new album

Charli XCX’s latest album, “Number 1 Angel” (2017), is a great cure for post-spring-break blues. The colorful, playful sound could combat the grayest of skies and the dirty slush that characterize late-March Boston weather. There is something about Charli XCX’s sex appeal that can transport ...


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'Persona' gives SMFA students the chance to exhibit their art

From March 9 to April 30, a group of 10 students from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts (SMFA) at Tufts will have their artwork on display in an exhibition titled “Persona” at the RSM Art Gallery, located at 80 City Square in Boston. Working with the Sunne Savage Gallery, a Boston-based business ...


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Polykhromatic: On the perks of brutal honesty

Modern architecture has always been a topic of controversy. Ever since the house became a “machine for living” as Le Corbusier notoriously declared in his treatise "Toward an Architecture" (1923) people started developing strong opinions on buildings and even some “real” feelings ...


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The singles bar: diss tracks and sophomore previews

Not unlike the random May-weather weekends that have been popping up to keep hope -- and climate change anxiety -- alive during the otherwise brutal Boston winter, some of pop and R&B’s favorites have been dropping singles left and right to keep us going until we’re blessed by actual album releases ...


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E For Everyone: Blackbox

Why should you play "Blackbox – think outside the box" (2016)? Because it finally gave the tired phrase 'a game unlike any other' something meaningful to do. This is a game specifically created for the technical abilities of an iPhone, but don't stop reading. I, like you probably, ...


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Five upbeat pop songs with surprisingly sad lyrics

With spring break starting tomorrow, it's time to craft the perfect spring break playlist. For those who are looking for some thought-provoking lyrics to muse over during a long bus, car, plane or train ride, the following five songs from the past fifteen years provide catchy beats while also provoking deeper ...