Too often the Top Ten in the Daily Arts section has been a box riddled with the sardonic musings of cynical editors. Today, in the face of violent world conflicts, shady politicians and Ebola, Arts brings you our top ten not-necessarily-super-awful things that have happened recently. Though some of ...
If Sun Kil Moon makes anything clear on stage, it’s that frontman Mark Kozelek is certainly not singing for love of his fans. Performing at the Somerville Theater on Sept. 19, Sun Kil Moon gave a raw -- and sometimes incendiary -- performance.Begging the audience for ibuprofen and cigarettes, or else ...
Hurdling upward fast, and with no visible escape, Thomas -- the protagonist of “The Maze Runner,” played by Dylan O’Brien -- seems to be trapped in the world's scariest dumbwaiter. Released last Friday, “The Maze Runner” is a movie adaptation of James Dashner’s 2009 novel of the same ...
Deliberately slow, never lethargic and just slinky enough to avoid being soporific, Leonard Cohen’s new album, “Popular Problems,” was released on Sept. 23 -- two days after Cohen's 80th birthday. The album proves that the singer-songwriter is not only timeless but musically transcendent. ...
Crime dramas have the propensity to conjure images of Brooklyn's back alleys, intimidating mobsters torturing innocents and -- of course -- an excess of gun violence. This fall’s newest crime drama, "The Drop," (released on Sept. 12) aligns itself with these archetypes, but sets ...
There are TV shows that start off brilliantly, but after a season or two lose some steam. There are also shows that have quite a rocky start and find their voice and footing in the seasons that follow. "The Mindy Project" (2012-present) is on its way to becoming part of the latter group. Season after season, the main characters continue to be fleshed out with a little more characterization. Even better, the show stays fresh with increasingly wacked-out story lines, as each episode puts less of an emphasis on Mindy finding a boyfriend.
Though rock fans everywhere are still waiting for Led Zeppelin to reunite and make their dreams come true, singer Robert Plant has made it abundantly clear that he has moved on. With a solo career spanning over three decades and reaching far beyond the boundaries of the rock 'n’ roll of his youth, ...
"Since the dawn of time, humans have always wondered: does a perfect world exist? Now, we get the chance to build one. Will it be ultimate happiness or utter chaos?" muses the IMDb plot summary for "Utopia" (2014-present). Fox’s new reality series, "Utopia," aspires to ...
If you're not paying close attention, you may miss the new, stunning Yousuf Karsh photography exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Perhaps the MFA’s most unnoticed exhibition, "Karsh Goes Hollywood" displays the beauty of 20 breathtaking photographs from a long-gone era. ...
Many college students today consider Fall Out Boy to be the voice of their adolescence. Loud, unapologetic and often eloquent, the band’s songs perfectly encapsulate teenage ambition and angst. Fall Out Boy went on hiatus in 2009, but made a triumphant return with the album “Save Rock and Roll,” ...
“I find your National Pastime tactically unsound. Why would you throw away your weapon before running into hostile territory?” Gilad remarks to Issam, pondering the inexplicable nature of baseball. Gilad and Issam, the main characters of “Over Here” (first developed in 2003), a play by Tufts ...
Dinner and a Movie -- Her: The Women's Center will offer dinner following a screening of the futuristic introspective Academy Award-winning movie “Her” (2013). After dinner, Professor of Philosophy Nancy Bauer and Director of the Women's Center Steph Gauchel will lead a discussion on ...
In an era of photography where the “Humans of New York” Facebook page has over 9 million likes, junior Olivia Portegello is striving to make her mark. A BFA student at both Tufts and the SMFA, Portegello balances her time between creating, commuting and snapping the lens of her Nikon D7100. Portegello ...
Before BANKS released her debut album "Goddess" this September, she had already become one of the most widely known names in the music scene. Her releases on Soundcloud helped her develop a fan base, and soon after successfully impressing record companies, she landed her first deal with ...
Each season, the American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) plays host to a number of productions eventually bound for Broadway, often helmed by Artistic Director Diane Paulus. Paulus’ latest, “Finding Neverland,” strikes the rare balance of appealing to children captivated by the magic of Peter Pan ...
For Marvel movie viewers who have never read the comics, Clint Barton, a.k.a. Hawkeye, is probably the least-known and under-appreciated of the superhero clique The Avengers. He had barely any development in “The Avengers” (2012), aside from a few witty lines and some badass arrow-slinging stunts. ...
Located at 11 Bow Street in Union Square, Bloc 11 Cafe is the new spot for rich coffee, scrumptious sandwiches and delectable pastries. To any Tufts student, this place might look eerily familiar. Founded by Tucker Lewis and Jennifer Park, the owners of Davis Square’s beloved Diesel Cafe, Bloc 11 ...
Part autobiography, part dramatic narrative, "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" (2011) is a book that defies genre, expectations and even — for the most part — cynicism.
The New Pornographers have been members of the indie rock scene since 1999, with bragging rights to their now 15-year music career. And after listening to their newest release, "Brill Bruisers," it's easy to see why. Not to say that the band has aged — in fact, just the opposite: they've ...
"Isn't it amazing how life is one thing and then, in an instant, it becomes something else?" asks Mia Hall (played by Chloë Grace Moretz), the teenaged girl at the center of "If I Stay," released in August. When a car crash changes her life and family forever, Mia falls into a coma, hovering near death. While her body lies unconscious, however, Mia has an out-of-body experience, rendering her aware of her surroundings and the aftermath of the accident. Given the pain and trauma that has abruptly transformed her life, Mia has an impossible choice before her. Will she live and deal with pain, loss and grief, or choose death?
