Arts
Bishop Briggs Bares All on ‘Champion’
Despite what its name implies, “Champion”’s overall message is not one of victory. Its self-awareness and smooth instrumentation make it Briggs’s most vulnerable work yet.
Harvard-Radcliffe Gilbert and Sullivan Players Present their Fresh and Humorous Update of ‘H.M.S. Pinafore’
Even in its 13th iteration at Harvard, “H.M.S Pinafore” can still make an audience burst into laughter with every joke.
Carmen Maria Machado Redefines Memoir In Her Latest Work, ‘In the Dream House’
Machado slips between the voices of numerous narrative tropes so effortlessly.
Hawkins Fuller (Jesse Blumberg, R.) teases Timothy Laughlin (Jesse Darden L.) about his letter in Boston Lyric Opera’s production of “Fellow Travelers”
Hawkins Fuller (Jesse Blumberg, R.) teases Timothy Laughlin (Jesse Darden L.) about his letter in Boston Lyric Opera’s production of “Fellow Travelers”
‘Wake, Siren’ Reads Like a Creative Writing Exercise
Fans of Greek mythology will enjoy the familiar cast of characters and appreciate the way they are being represented in a new light.
After Migration: Fashion Designer Walé Oyéjidé in Conversation with Harvard Professor Teju Cole
A former lawyer, Oyéjidé is now the creative director and founder of the fashion company Ikiré Jones. His designs featured prominently in the 2018 Marvel blockbuster “Black Panther.”
‘BoJack’ is Back and Lives Up to Expectations
In the latest season of “BoJack Horseman,” BoJack (Will Arnett) is forced to confront his depression and alcoholism head-on, as well as grapple with the death of Sarah Lynn (Kristen Schaal) from a past season.
People May Like You, but Instagram Doesn’t Want You to Know
For the rest of the day, she obsessively checks to make sure her post continues to get enough likes, each refresh a shot of dopamine.
Walking On A Dream Frame
A frame from the music video for “Walking On A Dream” by Empire of the Sun.
This Year in Arts, 1989: The Currents of Change Fill the Air
The arts, of course, were not oblivious to the times. In fact, they took on a central role as symbols of, responses to, or celebrations of the moment. Today, they are monuments to their time.
Nine Years Ago, My Chemical Romance Predicted the Future on ‘Danger Days’
With the year of “Danger Days” finally upon us, the anniversary of its release invites comparison between its reality and ours.
What the Hell Happened: ‘Vibe Check’
This recent interpretation of “vibe check” marks an undeniable shift from selflessness to self-interest.
I: FLOAT (pt. 3)
Behind him, she can see the reflected moon, the wide and languorous shores of darkness surrounding it, broken only by pinpricks of diffused light. What she sees — solitary glimmerings in the distance — are stars still in the past. In the millions of miles between them and her, time has aged, transformed from past to present.
‘Dollface’: A Show About Feminism That Still Manages to be Sexist
In the age of Instagram and Facetune, “Dollface” is trying to reach the pinnacle of female solidarity. But for a show all about women, the amount of stereotyping that spills into sexism is disappointing, if not regressive.
‘The White Man’s Guide to the White Male Writers of the Western Canon’ Seeks Chuckles From A Niche Audience
“The White Man’s Guide to the White Male Writers of the Western Canon” delivers just about exactly what one would expect.
This Year In 1908 Still
Igor Stravinsky is just one major musician from this seminal year in classical music.
Goddess of Democracy Statue
A student from an art institute plasters the neck of the “Goddess of Democracy” statue, a replica of the New York Statue of Liberty, on May 30, 1989 in Tiananmen Square.
‘Frozen 2’ Is Well-Worth the Six Year Wait
Whatever goes on at Disney Animation Studios seems to be working, because “Frozen 2” is yet another indomitable, enjoyable powerhouse of an animated movie, and joins the canon of Disney classics — and in some ways, redefines it.
Arts Playlist: Songs to Crank if You’re Nervous About Handling the Aux Cord
With this playlist, there’s no more need to turn around and ask, “What is everyone feeling?” anymore.
‘Doctor Sleep’ Shines, Despite Its Flaws
Though the film suffers from a hefty length, some failings, and a heavy reliance on Kubrick’s original film, “Doctor Sleep” is a worthy addition to the King filmic canon and it succeeds in repairing many of the mistakes made by its predecessor.
‘Riverdale’ Episode Six Recap: At This Point, Being Bad is ‘Hereditary’
The latest episode of "Riverdale" has brought very little to the table. At this point, the show is a weird re-hashing of problems from previous seasons, with the added benefit of Jughead’s prep school experience and Archie’s ongoing battle with a street thug.