Arts
‘Rick and Morty’ Season 7: Unapologetically Audacious
With an underwhelming premiere episode, season seven of 'Rick and Morty' was off to a rocky start.
‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’ Season 1 Review: Calibrated, Calculated Lovers
“Mr. & Mrs. Smith” provides a raw glimpse — with a spy-fiction twist — into the challenges and rewards of letting a stranger not only into your life but into the role of your significant other.
‘Griselda’ Premiere Review: A Woman to Fear
With such a character, Griselda's success is inevitable, but the premiere catches the audience with the question of how.
‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Falls Flat in the Costume Department
Unfortunately, Netflix’s 2024 “Avatar” falls flat — and it’s not just because of the dreadful wigs.
‘Spaceman’ Review: Sandler’s Interstellar Odyssey Orbits a Hollow Core
“Spaceman” could be a meaningful study of loneliness and separation, but it misses the mark, leaving several plot points underdeveloped along the way.
'Avatar: The Last Airbender' Costuming Thinkpiece Still
Gordon Cormier and Kiawentiio Tarbell in Netflix's "Avatar: The Last Airbender."
An Artist’s Travelogue: Yu-Wen Wu and Sarah Laursen in Conversation at the Harvard Art Museums
The conversation between Wu and Laursen was full of artistic depth, as the slides shifted from exhibition to exhibition and spanned years of creative endeavors.
‘Miss Me Too’ Single Review: Griff’s Touching Yet Dynamic Electro-Pop Record
While the song features remarkable vocals and an irresistibly rousing beat, it’s stagnant in comparison to Griff’s broader discography.
Is Celebrity Culture on its Way Out?
In recent years, the notion of celebrity status has exceeded traditional domains of athletics, showbiz, and the arts.
Celebrity Culture Design
In December of 2023, the Pleasance Theatre in London debuted the comedy musical “Gwyneth Goes Skiing,” a campy, two-person production starring comic duo Joseph Martin and Linus Karp.
Beard Papa’s Review: A Tasty Treat in Boston
The store is a welcome sight in the post-pandemic Boston landscape, which has seen an increase in business and foot traffic.
‘Stand Up If You’re Here Tonight’ Review: Participatory Poignancy
Sometimes windmilling his arms, sometimes gallivanting around the theater, Ortlieb revels in the show’s extremities with humor and extravagance.
‘LaToya M. Hobbs: It’s Time’: A Monumental Negotiation of Time, Space, and Labor
Hobbs' prints foster an immersive and affective experience through their content and immensity that invites visitors to contemplate the intersections of time, space, and labor.
‘The Lego Movie’ 10-Year Retrospective: Building a Legacy of Creativity and Great Marketing
“The Lego Movie” is a testament to the enduring power of creativity and individuality, and its impact is still traceable in major Hollywood blockbusters.
‘Empire of the Damned’ Review: A Wickedly Good Time
It’s time to make vampires cool again. “Empire of the Damned” reignites readers’ obsession with all things dark and wicked.
‘Thirst’ Review: The Immigrant Limbo Between Ambition and Anxiety
"Thirst" is real and raw, aptly leaving audiences with what its title promises: a lingering sense of unquenched thirst.
Author Profile: Devra First on Soup, Community, and the Sharing of Culture and Stories
First, a current restaurant critic and food writer for The Boston Globe, always knew she wanted to be a writer and has always been fascinated by food.
What The Hell Happened: Boston City Hall Named Fourth Ugliest Building in the World
Boston City Hall is both visually and symbolically a painful eyesore that fails to work harmoniously with the city.
Ghungroo’s 36th Annual Production: A Vibrant Celebration of Connection, Community, and Tradition
Through a blend of poetry, dance, music, comedy, and set design, Harvard’s Ghungroo honors South Asian culture while creating a welcoming community for its members.
WINTERACTIVE: A Canadian Art Experience in Downtown Boston
WINTERACTIVE is a free art installation that consists of 16 diverse art pieces, forming a walkable path through the neighborhood.
Country Music Has a Problem: It’s Not Beyoncé
Beyoncé becoming the first Black woman to top the country music charts is a historic moment that many will look upon for inspiration and empowerment.