The nominations for the 58th Annual Grammy Awards, highlighting the best and brightest talents in the music industry, were released Monday morning and, as always, caused a bit of controversy. Though the committee recognized many deserving artists, many more musicians were not recognized, and my job ...
Few games allow for as much demolition porn as the "Just Cause" (2006 - present) series, and Avalanche Studios’s latest iteration, “Just Cause 3," released on Dec. 1, would certainly feature in any Michael Bay film. Players may enjoy a relaxing afternoon conducting a symphony of ...
In case anyone has not noticed the banner on top of the iTunes store or the excited articles all across the music-related parts of the Internet, Coldplay released a new album on Friday. With songs like “Yellow” (2000), “Viva la Vida” (2008) and “Paradise” (2011) comprising just a smattering ...
As this semester comes to a close, I want to take time to reflect on television as a whole and the binge-watching I accomplished. At the beginning of the semester, many weeks ago, I started off writing this column to gain insight into whether or not it’s really better to watch a show staggered or ...
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes in the world of competitive New York auction houses? If so, the premise of Crackle's new show, "The Art of More" (2015 - present), may pique your interest. The series debuted its first season in late November and, taking a page ...
One of the things that any bibliophile likes best is a book about books. Whether it features a magical bookstore, a vast library, an eccentric author or even a gentle satire of literary tropes, the author's love for books and the world that they contain radiate off of every page.“The Invisible ...
Director Jonathan Levine, along with Seth Rogen and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, who previously all worked together on 2011's “50/50,” reunite in “The Night Before” (2015) to create a storybook-wonderland-turned-Christmas-stoner-comedy.The first voice the audience hears is that of the faceless ...
At the start of "The Good Dinosaur," released Nov. 25, a meteor hurtles towards Earth on a collision course with the blue planet and ready to bring destruction to the dinosaurs. Instead of crashing into Earth, however, it misses, and the story begins. Pixar takes this imagined scenario and ...
Erykah Badu’s newest release, an 11-track mixtape titled “But You Caint Use My Phone," is her second project of 2015 and the official follow-up to her fifth studio album, “New Amerykah Part Two: Return of the Ankh” (2010). Badu is most famous for her neo-soul records, including her debut “Baduizm” ...
Pooja: Rebecca and I consistently say that in 10 years, we will become our mothers. Since moms are the best advice givers, we decided to outsource our column this week to Mama Siv and Mama Solo! From my side, you will be getting top notch advice from a bubbly Bombay-ite who talks to plants and thinks ...
Independently developed or “indie” video games -- games created by small teams or individuals without the financial support of a publisher -- have become an integral part of the gaming landscape over the past decade. The rise of digital distribution on the traditional PC and console markets, as ...
While I was in Beijing this summer, I reached out to a friend of a friend who I was hoping would give me some insight into her industry. When my friend sent an email introducing the two of us, she responded immediately with an invitation to her office. When I arrived in Beijing, I sent her a follow-up ...
As much as we'd all like to pretend they aren't happening, finals are coming. Finals start in less than two weeks, right after the incredibly generous single reading day that Tufts has given us. Some of us will not come out of finals week the same, but here are some tips for surviving the week ...
Earlier this year, Panic! At The Disco drummer Spencer Smith wrote a long, heartfelt letter announcing his departure from the band, leaving frontman Brendon Urie as the band's sole remaining original member. While a lesser musician may have struggled to keep the band's aura and music intact, ...
The only thing that might be more enjoyable than actually attending college is watching the countless television shows and movies that focus on the best four years of your life. This list goes over some of my favorite fictional colleges.Greendale Community CollegeNBC’s "Community" (2009-2015) ...
Despite weeks of speculation by music industry experts, no one could have predicted that Adele’s “25,” released on Nov. 20, would, in only three days, become the fastest-selling album ever. In less than a week, Adele had managed to shatter the single-week sales record of 2.4 million, set by ...
A couple of weeks ago, I won an online contest through my synagogue for a free television show on Amazon. I was excited about it, especially because I knew it would open up my options when writing this column; however, the pickings were extremely slim. I ended up choosing the drama "Everwood" ...
Award-winning producer Dick Wolf strikes again with the third installment of his interconnected Chicago-based shows. Like its counterparts, "Chicago Med," which premiered Nov. 17, doesn't boast a well-known or experienced cast. This, coupled with fairly flat dialogue, doesn't ...
A full year after releasing an ambitious eighth studio album, the Foo Fighters are back with a new five-song EP almost out of the blue. Following the mindset of their previous album, “Sonic Highways” (2015), the new release, “Saint Cecilia,” was recorded in DIY fashion in the Hotel Saint Cecilia ...
Chick lit. Those two words instantly conjure up a whole host of associations with bright pink covers, desperately single heroines and love interests whose square jaws and rippling muscles are the most interesting things about them. I could talk for days about the problems with how this genre is characterized, ...
