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 ...
For those unfamiliar with "American Horror Story" (2011 - present), often simply referred to as "AHS," each season features a new, unrelated story line that incorporates many of the same actors and actresses playing different characters. This unique approach, along with "AHS's" talented cast, sets the show apart.
If you only had 90 minutes left to live, what would you do with that time? Nothing, everything, or try to leave a lasting impression, a trace, of who you are? This question frames "Traces" (2006), which opened at ArtsEmerson's Cutler Magestic Theatre on Oct. 1 -- and its emphatic answer ...
The new fall TV show "How to Get Away with Murder" (2014) is another addition to ABC’s Thursday night lineup. The new project of executive producer Shonda Rhimes -- the creator of "Scandal" (2012 - present) and "Grey’s Anatomy" (2005 - present) -- "How to Get Away ...
The power of film, as many professional and part-time directors have no doubt discovered, lies in its ability to show us things in a new light -- to take on a different perspective. Through the camera’s eye, we may find fresh meaning, strange emotions and perhaps new ways of moving forward.Such is ...
It’s October and we all know what that means -- horrible pictures of people drinking Pumpkin Spice Lattes and picking apples in their Ugg boots. That’s right, every student with an iPhone and the compulsion to prove to their friends from home how cozy fall in New England is will be fighting to the ...
Looking to make your weekend artsy? Check out these events!Charles Burney’s Musical Tour: Annette Richards and David Yearsley will play a combination of harpsichord, chamber organ and fortepiano to bring to life their imaginings of a night in Dr. Charles Burney’s household. The famed English musician ...
Fifth-year student Rachael Jackson may become the most artistic doctor in the country. Pursuing a pre-med track like many of her fellow Jumbos, Jackson’s dual enrollment with Tufts and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts (SMFA) sets her apart, giving her an in-depth knowledge of many aspects related ...
Amid dramas about fake lesbians, reality shows following virtual love and teenage wolf thrillers, new drama “Happyland" (2014-present) seems refreshingly normal for MTV standards. “Happyland,” which premiered on MTV last week, follows Lucy Velez (Bianca A. Santos) and her teenage friends ...
For many, B.J. Novak is “that guy from 'The Office'” (2005-2013). But apart from being “Ryan the Temp” with whom Michael Scott (Steve Carell) and Kelly Kapoor (Mindy Kaling) are infatuated, Novak is beginning to make every “Office” lover wonder, "Is there anything he can’t ...
Orange is not only the new black, but, more importantly, it was Frank Sinatra’s favorite color. I remember an intense feeling of melancholy overcoming my little five-year-old body when I found out he had died. I spent my youth watching “High Society" (1956) on sick days home from school and ...
If you find yourself longing for the days of pompadours, poodle skirts and Elvis’ signature pelvic thrusts,Imelda May has got you covered. The Irish singer/songwriter recently released her fourth album on Sept. 23. “Tribal” is an unabashed homage to rockabilly; She has kept up with her reputation of updating the classic '50s sound with a punk-rock edge. Somewhat predictably, the new album is a continuation of her previous release, “Mayhem” (2010). While her songs are certainly catchy, they feel repetitive -- maybe even clichéd -- upon further listens.
One of fall's most highly anticipated TV shows is back. "Scandal" (2012-present) is a key part of ABC’s Thursday night lineup. The show's season four premiere returns with the twists and turns that mark every episode of the series.Season three left the gang on a cliffhanger, ...
Kung Fu Tea, the newest addition to Davis Square’s restaurant scene, had its grand opening this weekend. A tiny, hole-in-the wall location at 237 Elm Street, Kung Fu Tea doesn’t draw much attention to itself -- in fact, it would be possible to walk right past without noticing it. That is, when there isn't a swarm of curious customers crowding to get inside and take a long sip of bubble tea.
