Arts

Next Fall' makes powerful political statement

In the aftermath of a small dispute, partners Luke (Dan Roach) and Adam (Will McGarrahan) talk quietly in their kitchen. "The New York University kids are back from the summer," one of them observes, as a muffled rendition of R.E.M.'s "Losing My Religion" plays in the background. The other nods in agreement, and as their conversation continues, it smooths over their disagreement. For its very subtle depiction of love affected by underlying religion, this moment in "Next Fall" is among the best in the production, encapsulating this controversial play.

The Whole Love' assures Wilco's alternative rock dominance

Hound of the Baskervilles' brings classic novel to life

Steven Canny and John Nicholson's theatrical adaptation of the classic suspense novel, "The Hound of the Baskervilles" (1902), infuses the story with energy and slapstick comedy to entertaining ends. By incorporating puns, horseplay and cartoonish facial expressions, this Central Square Theater show morphs the familiar personalities and plot of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's novel into a two−hour caricature.

Tai Frater | Chewing the Fat

Once I had settled into the dorms, it became apparent that I was sharing a single kitchen with 12 other hungry and active students.

Top Ten | Things we don't want to see in 3D

We all got really excited about the recent release of "The Lion King" (1994) in 3D, but our enthusiasm over that particular bit of childhood nostalgia forms the rare exception to the rule. We're hoping the 3D trend doesn't catch on any more than it already has; here are 10 good reasons why it shouldn't.

Community' kicks off with a bang

"We're gonna finally be fine!" the cast of NBC's "Community" assured audiences this past Thursday during its season three premiere. Of course, that's not true at all. Instead, "Community" promises to be as problem-ridden, hectic and outrageous as always. In other words, it will be the same hilarious, touching, lovable sitcom that has amassed a loyal fan-base over the past two years.

Moneyball' star talks shift to drama

After gaining the public's attention with his comedic role in "Superbad" (2007), Jonah Hill is once again in the spotlight with baseball drama "Moneyball." With self-deprecating humor and bluntness, Hill spilled to the Daily about everything from golf-cart pranks to typecasting.

Drama's golden age paves path for comedy

During the late 1990s to the mid-2000s, television dramas reached unprecedented levels of creative and dramatic heights that their comedy counterparts could not come close to matching. This creative jump could be attributed to the expansion of cable stations such as HBO and Showtime, which later gave way to original programming on stations such as FX and AMC. These cable stations allowed show writers to develop more subtle characters and storylines because they did not need to get tens of millions of viewers each week to justify the show's existence.

Always Sunny' returns for a seventh season with egregious laughs, fat jokes

Like a twisted version of "Cheers" (1982-1993) inundated with drug-addicts, diseased hookers and poop jokes, "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" — the lewdest and crudest show on cable television — has returned for its seventh season.

Jordan Teicher | The Independent

I'm glad to be back at Tufts after a semester abroad in London. Studying in Europe was the most rewarding experience of my college career, but after more than nine months away from my house on North Street, I missed the comforts of my life at school. I looked forward to catching up with friends, eating lunch at Carmichael — but not the subpar dinners — and sleeping in my king-size bed instead of on the compact mattress I had in London. But above all else, I couldn't wait to go back to the Kendall Square Cinema near the MIT campus.

Hysterical' reveals indie band's more mature sound

For indie fans worldwide, the time has finally come. After a four-year hiatus, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah (CYHSY) has returned to the alternative music scene with their third album, "Hysterical." Well worth the wait, "Hysterical" is yet another enjoyable installment released by the Connecticut College grads.

Straw Dogs' possesses little bark, no bite

Deschanel dishes about 'New' comedy series

Tai Frater | Chewing the Fat

I am a newcomer to American cuisine, having arrived in the United Staes from England barely a month ago. To be honest, I was expecting the American diet to be hamburgers and chips. However, I have been pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food since my arrival. Other food has proved more "experimental," for want of a better word. Anyway, I believe one of the best ways to connect with a culture is through its cuisine, and I intend to use this column to document my journey through American culture through the food I eat over the coming months.

Chris Poldoian | Extra Butter

F or weeks, the film "Drive" (2011) built up a healthy amount of hype. Ryan Gosling made the rounds on late night television, and TV viewers were assaulted with advertisements. Then came the reviews, which were, of course, glowing. Everything seemed to be going well.

Weekend opens with classical overtures in Distler Performance Hall

An evening of Arnold Schoenberg and DmitriShostakovich may not be the merriest way to start off the weekend, but audience members seemed more than pleased as they filed out of Distler Hall last Friday night.

Mark Twain's classic gets musical treatment

An opening slide at the production of "Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" reads: "All viewers looking for a plot will be shot." Fortunately, audience members don't need to worry — this story has plenty of action to keep theatergoers entertained. The musical, presented by the Lyric Stage Company of Boston, is an adaptation of a lazy, simple story: Huckleberry Finn's rafting adventure and his return home.

Spielberg's 'Terra Nova' recalls 'Jurassic Park,' 'Avatar'

The new Fox series "Terra Nova" — think "Avatar" (2009) meets "Jurassic Park" (1993) — takes viewers into a fight−or−flight journey through time. The show features a futuristic human civilization looking to relocate from a now−inhospitable planet Earth.

Disney classic returns to the big screen

From the very first note of "Circle of Life," "The Lion King 3D" suddenly transports you back to your first, two-dimensional experience of the Disney classic. As ever, the tale is an all-encompassing experience of delight, a bit of sadness, some great songs and a happy ending.

Artless storytelling damages 'Fringe's' return performance

Attention, "Fringe" fans — all 19 of you: Peter Bishop (Joshua Jackson) is gone. In case anyone still watching this show missed that pivotal nugget of information in last season's finale, Peter attempted to single-handedly save two parallel universes from annihilation and flickered out of existence in the process.