Activision-Blizzard's famed digital collectible card game "Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft" (2014) is back again with its latest expansion, "Mean Streets of Gadgetzan," and its arrival could not come soon enough. Anyone who’s been trying to climb the ladder in "Hearthstone" ...
If the aim is to evoke as many emotions as possible in a two-hour period, Torn Ticket II’s production of "Fly By Night" (2014), originally written by Will Connolly, Michael Mitnick and Kim Rosenstock, hits the bull’s-eye. An eccentric and charismatic cast of seven enchants the stage, bringing ...
New week, same question: what's popular in the music world and why should we care? Second question: is it just me, or is it hot in here? 2016 has been a particularly steamy year in reference to the female music scene. I'm talkin' Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, Fifth Harmony...the list goes on. To set the scene, I might point to Britney Spears as the “older sister to break in mom and dad.” From her wholesome start, complete with a pleated schoolgirl skirt, Britney bared the brunt of societal criticisms as she struggled to become a woman under the spotlight. And yes, there was a boa constrictor involved. Great girl, great girl. While I grew up with the headlines of the next generation of female Disney stars, including Lindsey Lohan and Miley Cyrus, I think I turned out okay. As a silver lining, perhaps these events and negative reactions helped to pave the way for stronger female role models to emerge. I think that Beyonce’s fourth album, "Beyoncé" (2014), was a turning point by breaking down the floodgates. Long story short, the notion that women should be in charge of their bodies, and no one else, is finally pervading mainstream media -- and I don’t see it going away anytime soon.
When thinking about comics, the first things that come to mind may be Marvel superheroes, comic strips in the Sunday newspaper like “Garfield” (1978-present) and "Peanuts” (1950-2000) or even the teeny-tiny Bazooka Joe comics on Bazooka bubble gum wrappers. These comics are forms of entertainment, ...
With the end of the semester almost upon us, don't miss one of your last chances to check out some of these events happening on campus this weekend! FRIDAY AND SATURDAY"Torn Ticket II Presents: Fly By Night"Details: Directed by junior Corinne Thomas, Torn Ticket II's latest musical ...
Nostalgia was a palpable theme this weekend, thanks to the highly anticipated release of Netflix’s “Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life” on Nov. 25. It brought back memories of a simpler time, a solid three election cycles ago, to be exact. After doing some growing up of their own, loyal fans were ...
Though it may be “basic” no one can resist a good acai bowl with granola and fresh berries. My journey to discover a great smoothie bowl was not fruitless, but unfortunately, I was unable to find any options particularly close to the Tufts campus. That said, the smoothie bowl you have been craving ...
The end of the year is dense with new video game releases, as publishers rush to release their big-budget titles when consumers are most likely to pick them up. The holiday season deluge of overhyped flagship games can be a little overwhelming, however, so here are some picks of glitzy, big-budget blowouts ...
In the essay "Byzantine Parallels," groundbreaking art critic Clement Greenberg discusses the ways in which Byzantine art and modern art aim to create a similar experience for the viewer. In early November, Department of Arts and Art History professor Eva Hoffman’s classes -- Medieval Art ...
The canon of break-up albums includes some of the most iconic albums ever recorded. Whether it be Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumours” (1977),Alanis Morissette’s “Jagged Little Pill" (1995), Amy Winehouse’s “Back to Black” (2006) or Adele’s “21” (2011), records such as these capture ...
Much to our disappointment, there was no new episode of "Project Runway"(2004-present) last week (something to do with turkey and mashed potatoes), but luckily there was an episode TWO weeks ago that we did not write about (something to do with corn and pie). With that episode came the challenge ...
Beloved dramedy “Gilmore Girls” (2000-2007) returned to Netflix with four new 90-minute episodes on Nov. 25. The revival, titled “Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life,” has quickly become one of the most talked-about series this year. So far, reactions are mixed. Fans are calling the new season ...
Back in the early 2000s, "RollerCoaster Tycoon 2" (2002) was a blast to play. One could design rides with just the right amount of corkscrews, helixes and inversions to get park-goers' adrenaline pumping. Until now, few roller coaster design and theme park management games have achieved ...
As I sit on my parents’ couch writing this, my sister and I are watching our family’s favorite Christmas movie, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (2000). Yes, it is the live-action version; sorry, Boris Karloff fans. Some may chide me for “starting Christmas too early” and “forgetting about ...
Although Little Donkey just opened its doors over the summer, the Cambridge gem has had no problems integrating itself into the neighborhood. Making reservations, which can be done online through Open Table, is particularly tough, despite the fact that the kitchen is open for late hours. Part of ...
When Canadian singer-songwriter Abel Tesfaye first began releasing music under the moniker The Weeknd back in 2010, no one could have predicted his emergence as a cultural phenomenon on the scale that he is now. Sure, there were glimmers of pop stardom beneath the surface, especially with the release ...
A few weeks ago, I tried to make the claim that no one will ever be bigger than The Beatles, but it appears I’ve been challenged by the rap-duo Rae Sremmurd, comprised of brothers Swae Lee and Slim Jxmmi. If you don’t think duo's name looks like English, you’re right — it’s their label, "Ear Drummers," backwards. The Mississippi natives first hit the radio waves in 2013, with tracks like “No Flex Zone” (2014), “No Type” (2014), “Come Get Her” (2014) and “Throw Sum Mo” (2014). If you’ve ever heard any of those songs, you might know what I mean when I say, "There’s a time and a place," and it’s probably not over baked brie with the whole family at Thanksgiving appetizers. If you’re up on your meme culture, you’re also familiar with the viral hit “Black Beatles” (2016),which was the soundtrack to the mannequin challenge videos earlier this month. In the style of the Harlem Shake, the trend quickly spread from high schoolers to A-list celebrities. There’s no rhyme or reason as to why the Rae Sremmurd song was chosen, yet it’s currently No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Following its premiere at the New York Film Festival, director Ang Lee’s “Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk,” released nationally Nov. 11, has garnered mixed reactions. The film itself is not particularly noteworthy, though it contains solid performances from the lead actors. It is the often-mesmerizing ...
The classic American high school of cinematic imagination probably bears little resemblance to most teenagers' experiences. For some, the only difference may be the suspicious amounts of free time the students seem to have, while for others the suburban and overwhelmingly white campuses might as ...
It's common to see people who work in creative industries shift roles frequently, mostly due to the collaborative process of those industries. Musicians often pursue acting roles, actors experiment with filmmaking and filmmakers author books. While contemporary cultures have blurred the division ...
