Over the course of four previous seasons, the quality of “The Walking Dead” (2010 - present) has been very inconsistent. The first season, while only six episodes long, was arguably the best in terms of pacing, and introduced the apocalypse with disturbing panache. The second and third seasons ...
Dan Snaith, the mastermind behind the beloved indie-electronica band Caribou, is by no means a newcomer to the music scene. With more than a few studio albums, a loyal following and some critical recognition, Caribou had seemingly found an uncomplicated plateau to rest in after their 2010 release “Swim.” ...
Ah, Halloween. That wonderful time of year when friends gather round the TV, drink pumpkin spiced lattes and scare the ever-lovin' bejeezus out of each other with horror movies. There aren’t many holidays that I love more than Halloween. Maybe Christmas -- but I mean, come on, everlasting salvation ...
Four rows of chairs line a modest, rectangular room packed tight with glass display cases, a towering ladder, a fireplace and -- above the mantle -- an indoor window, occasionally swinging open to reveal a hand or face. These close quarters greeted audience members of “Letters to Medford: A Play about ...
“Andrew and Zelda will date for eight months, three weeks, five days and one hour. This television program is the comprehensive account of their life,” new NBC show “A to Z” boldly opens. Will they get married? Break up? Get engaged? With a premise reminiscent of “How I Met Your Mother” ...
To celebrate the community's rich history, the Medford Historical Society and Museum is sponsoring the production of a new play which offers an in-depth reflection on the town’s growth and development since its founding in 1630. In addition to the University's connection to Medford, the play -- entitled “Letters to Medford: A Play about the Future, According to the Past" -- has strong ties to Tufts. Alumna Kyna Hamill adapted the story for the stage, and the production's stage manager is current Tufts sophomore Rachel Canowitz. “Letters to Medford” was inspired by a letter written by Medford historian Reverend Charles Brooks in his 1855 work “The History of the Town of Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts 1630-1855.”This and other historical letters, combined with a few contributions from modern Medford students -- addressed to citizens of the 2200s -- shaped "Letters to Medford." The Daily held an exclusive interview with playwright Kyna Hamill at the Medford Historical Society and Museum building in Medford.
A lot of students aren’t aware that there is a free movie theater on campus, but Tufts Film Series is working to change that. Co-chairs Sarah Gordon and Timothy Charouk, both juniors, work hard to manage the Film Series, which provides pre-selected movies every Friday and Saturday in Barnum 008. Gordon has held this position since the beginning of her sophomore year. She spoke with the Daily about changes in Film Series attendance, challenges that she faces as co-chair and her hopes for Film Series in the future.
After exploring the urban jungle in “Los Angeles” (2008), embarking on a journey through space and time in “Cosmogramma” (2010) and capturing the essence of the night in “Until The Quiet Comes” (2012), Steven Ellison, also known as Flying Lotus, is at it again. This time, he turns to his ...
Currently on display at the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA), Boston, is the United States' largest retrospective of Spanish master Francisco Goya (1746 - 1828) in 25 years. Featuring 170 paintings, prints and drawings, the exhibition is comprehensive in that it combines loans from Europe and the United ...
There are few artists more frustrating than the UK’s own Jessie J. Emerging on the music scene as a phantom songwriter for some of the most well-known musical personas in the mid to late 2000s -- her most popular tune being “Party in the U.S.A.” (2010) which was popularized by Miley Cyrus -- ...
This week the #gamergate debate continues to escalate, moving increasingly from 8chan and twitter to mainstream news outlets like The Huffington Post, The Washington Post and NPR. For those who aren’t aware, #gamergate began in August when video game developer Zoe Quinn was accused by an ex-boyfriend ...
Chelsea Newman -- junior, advocate for peace and justice on a global scale and a proponent of a healthy community -- has a major interest, and a declared minor, in art. “I am trying to find a way to combine my interest in social justice and art, and still make money,” Newman said with a half-chuckle.Newman ...
This past Monday, students from the Culture, Ethnicity, Community Affairs Committee (CECA) of the Tufts Community Union (TCU) Senate organized the first ever Indigenous Peoples' Day Rally on the lower patio of the campus center to commemorate, mourn and celebrate the lives of indigenous peoples. ...
Ebola can have devastating outcomes to those inflicted, and everyone seems to know something about it. We, at the Daily Arts department, are not disputing this fact. But guys, c’mon: the apocalypse courtesy of Ebola is a long way off. Don’t stock up on water bottles and baby Motrin just yet. Let’s ...
Looking to make your weekend artsy? Check out these events!Curator's Talk by Tufts Professor Andrew McClellan for “Jumbo: Marvel, Myth, & Mascot”: Tufts Professor of Art History and Museum Studies Andrew McClellan will give a curator’s talk on the exhibition, which celebrates the 125th ...
For religious "Modern Family" (2009 - present) viewers, hopes and expectations were set quite high for the ABC series’ sixth season. Yet, within the first five minutes of the premiere, the show had already proven to be a disappointment. Now, only a few episodes into the new season, viewers ...
Some stories are better left untold, and some subplots are better left in the background. While fans of “The Conjuring" (2013), the film which first introduced audiences to the haunting, evil-eyed doll which stars in its spin-off -- might wish otherwise, the tale behind “Annabelle,” would ...
"The Flash," which premiered Oct. 7 on the CW, is far from the only superhero show out there. On the contrary, it seems that the superhero theme is nearly ubiquitous on both the small and silver screens. Every summer seems to bring in another crop of comic book films featuring Marvel and DC ...
In museum exhibitions of contemporary art, a complex conceptual thesis can often take precedence over more basic viewing concerns, like the aesthetic arrangement of works or the overall accessibility of the show to the viewing public. This fall, the Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston (ICA) defies ...
Macy Gray is a one-hit wonder. Don’t believe it? Just try naming one song of hers besides, “I Try” (1999). (And no, the theme song for the TV show “As Told By Ginger” (2000 - 2006) does not count). However, though Gray has only produced one chart-topper, her style and tone have been supremely ...
