Arts

History repeats itself in provocative MFA exhibit

Modern art can sometimes seem disconnected from its rich history, but this is not the case with the exhibit "OriGersht: History Repeating" at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA). In OriGersht's first museum survey show, Gersht seeks to remember violence and blend past and present in pieces that are at once alluring and horrifying. The exhibit's form is also complete with the works that inspired Gersht: they are displayed alongside his own pieces, both complementing and mirroring the painterly quality of his high?definition videos.

The Artsy Jumbo | Sophomore Jesse Brotter mixes art, music

Jesse Brotter is an artist if you've ever seen one. Guitar, bass, drums, painting, sculpting -- this music and psychology double major does nearly everything. 

Fashion royalty premieres at Mario Testino's MFA Debut

Weekender | Playwriting and politics with Christopher Shinn

Concert Review | Lugansky, Dutoit bring down Symphony Hall

Mae Humiston & Sara Gardner | Let's Talk About Food

Volatile The Mountain Goats show delights fans

The house lights turned on. Applause slowed, then stopped. The crowd, sweaty and exhausted, groaned with disappointment and began to reluctantly crawl to the exits and merch tables. For those at the House of Blues Thursday night, The Mountain Goats' concert had ended. And The Mountain Goats' fans do not like it when The Mountain Goats shows end.

Director Arnold's 'Wuthering Heights' runs Bronte's classic through dark lens

After its premiere at the Venice Film Festival last year, director Andrea Arnold's remake of "Wuthering Heights" has finally hit theaters around Boston.

Megan Clark | Where's the Craic?

Released in 2011, "The Guard" is a black comedy that explores Irish stereotypes and Ireland's relationship with the outside world, particularly the United States.

Dethklok pairs witty parodies, quality music

Dethklok is the most important band in the world. They single?handedly run the economy and have a fan base that signs "pain waivers" in case of accidental death at their shows. At least, that's the case in the Adult Swim cartoon "Metalocalypse," in which the band members of Dethklok are the protagonists.

Dark Dark Dark delivers jazzy Great Scott set

Set the scene: in the back of a bar stands a small stage. The lights are low, and they give the brick walls and red leather barstools a warm tone. The names of bands that have played here are scribbled on most of the bricks. Five people and their instruments fill the small stage. The venue is Great Scott and the show is Dark Dark Dark, with openers Emily Wells and Boston locals, The Novel Ideas.

Fourth season of 'Modern Family' still tugs heartstrings

ABC's ensemble comedy "Modern Family" occupies the rare cultural space where critics praise it, awards are dumped on it and it also has a huge viewership. As recent shows like "Girls" have proven, this kind of universal acclaim usually leads to a vicious backlash from cynical reviewers. Despite the instinct to hate on the show, the series' fourth season proves that "Modern Family" is still a funny and amusing sitcom.

Sinister' is wicked scary, despite flaws

Are you a celluloid film buff? Do you enjoy feeling uncomfortable in the safety of your own home? Do metaphysics and the supernatural turn you on?

30 Rock' begins final season

Elizabeth Landers | Campus Chic Report

Event Preview | Sound, color, feeling coalesce at Charles Playhouse with Blue Man Group

Singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding crafts unique sophomore album

The Vampire Diaries' is ghoulish fun for viewers

Get your garlic out and be ready to ward off vampires as "The Vampire Diaries" returns for its fourth season.

McLaughlin's 'Now Here This' is homogenous, heartless

Few jazz musicians today have as much clout as guitarist John McLaughlin. His incendiary flair and virtuosic skill have made him one of the most influential instrumentalists of his generation. His style has segued effortlessly between genres as diverse as jazz fusion, flamenco and classical Indian music with his revolutionary group Shakti. While McLaughlin has always been renowned for his speedy licks and technical accomplishment, most of his career saw him balancing his penchant for meticulously?executed runs with thoughtful phrasing and an emotive playing touch. Unfortunately, John McLaughlin and The 4th Dimension's latest album, "Now Here This," comes off as a one?track platform for displaying his virtuosity and lightning?fast precision, often at the expense of the expressive value of the music itself.

Mae Humiston & Sara Gardner | Let's Talk About Food

Last week we talked about distribution in the sense of how food travels from the field to the consumer. This week we will focus on another dimension of distribution: equity. "Food equity" refers to the idea that access to fresh and healthy foods should be universal. In this sense, proximity to a grocery does not determine or restrict the idea of access. People may be deprived of fresh and healthy foods because of a multitude of geographic, economic, cultural and educational factors. Because it is so multifaceted, food equity is a common goal for many groups in the food movements. We think it is important for you to understand food equity issues if you want to learn about today's food systems.