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Daily’s 2017 Oscar Predictions: What to expect on Sunday night

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAgnx8RMVww&feature=youtu.beIf one were to summarize the 2017 awards season with one word, it might as well be agitating. The season revealed the film industry’s own hypocrisy by failing to keep the promises it made at last year’s ceremony. From the racial controversy ...



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A star-studded cast lifts 'Big Little Lies'

In the first episode of the HBO limited series “Big Little Lies” (2017), viewers are plunged into the world of affluent parents in Monterey, California. The first episode of the show, which is based on a Liane Moriarty novel of the same name, opens in the aftermath of a homicide. Throughout the ...


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Spoken word group Mother Tongue offers truth without apologies

Poets Rachel McKibbens and Dominique Christina, who make up spoken word duo Mother Tongue, performed at Tufts on Friday at an event hosted by the Spoken Word Alliance At Tufts (SWAT). Hailed for their talent, bluntness and social activism, McKibbens and Christina delved into a myriad of themes including ...


The Setonian
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On Location: Sweden

At first glance, “A Man Called Ove” (2015) doesn’t offer much in the way of worldly social commentary. Based on the 2012 novel by Fredrik Backman, it seems to the casual observer to be a rather simple tale of a depressed, widowed busybody — the titular Ove (Rolf Lassgard) — and his unexpectedly ...


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Art-à-Porter: A tribute to Alexander McQueen and 'No.13'

Today, when people mention the name Alexander McQueen, one of the most celebrated and successful designers of the past few decades, many are reminded of his clothes that often featured skull prints and patterns. The British couturier, however, has left an incommensurable legacy to the fashion world ...



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E For Everyone: 'Papers, Please'

Why should you play "Papers, Please" (2013)? Because it’s about immigrants, complicated political situations and empathy. What game could be more relevant right now?Firstly, if you haven’t heard of "Papers, Please," it describes itself as “a dystopian document thriller.” ...


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Do it this weekend: Feb. 17-19

Excited for the long weekend ahead? Check out some of the events happening around campus and the Boston area to keep you entertained.FRIDAYTufts Muslim Students Association Presents: Interfaith JummahDetails:The Muslim Students Association will be joined by the new Muslim Associate Chaplain Abubakr ...



Girls
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'Girls' gets ready to say goodbye in final season premiere

The final season of “Girls” (2012-2017) premiered on Sunday, marking the beginning of the end. There’s no denying that Lena Dunham created something special, and whether people agree with or scoff at the idea that she is “the voice of this generation,” one can’t help but admire the power ...



The Setonian
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Polykhromatic: 'The Artist’s Museum' at the ICA

Through March 26, the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston (ICA) is showcasing “The Artist’s Museum.” The exhibition includes works by 12 contemporary artists in various mediums including film, sculpture and photography. “The Artist’s Museum” explores the human impulse of collecting and ...





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Beyoncé snubbed at 59th Annual Grammy Awards

Though Beyoncé received only two Grammy awards on Sunday, she proved to the world that "Lemonade" (2016) is a cultural achievement with her performance of “Love Drought” and “Sandcastles." The performance was an awe-inspiring combination of poetry, breathtaking footage, powerhouse ...


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Columns

On Location: Germany

If the current wave of right-wing populism sweeping over Europe continues, one casualty of the political situation could be the loss of films like “Toni Erdmann” (2016). The quirky dramedy, which has been nominated for an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, is as much the product of the European ...


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'Legion' is a fresh take on the superhero genre

Superhero films have been immensely popular for years now. Whether one is a fan of "Thor" (2011) or "Spider-Man" (2002), "Captain America" (2011)  or "Iron Man" (2008), there is a surfeit of flicks available to satisfy the public’s hunger for everything super. ...