Arts Blog Front Feature
‘The Habitat’ Fails Initial Launch, but Later Takes Off
“The Habitat” is a program that is initially attractive for its crazy, futuristic premise, but soon becomes more enjoyable for the interpersonal dynamics of the HI-SEAS team and the reveal of surprisingly unglamorous parts of astronaut life.
Five Halloween Movies for the Easily Frightened
These five movies are great for getting in the Halloween spirit without any of the scares!
Five Great Short Stories by Asian-American Writers
Here are five fun short stories by Asian-American writers.
What the Hell Happened: Banksy Shreds His Painting
Despite the hoopla surrounding the self-destruction of the piece, there doesn’t appear to be any deeper meeting.
Career Overview: Aline Brosh McKenna '89
Happy endings by screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna ’89 are particularly satisfying in that they are both generous and understated.
The Absurd Premise of 'God Friended Me' Fails to Give Viewers a Reason to Stay
All in all, “God Friended Me” puts forth a compellingly strange idea as its central premise, but its mishandled tone and out-of-touch “real millennial culture” is bemusing but ultimately dissatisfying.
Unpopular Opinion: Saturday Night Live, Kavanaugh, and Who Gets to Laugh
A joke has power. It matters who’s in on it, and who’s outside of it.
Dakzen Introduces Casual Thai Street Cuisine to Somerville
Dakzen, a new Thai restaurant in Somerville, aims to present the tastes and textures of authentic modern street food.
This Year in Film: 2001
2001 was The Year for movies. It spawned franchises, fangirls, and quotes that are still ingrained in our collective heads 17 years later.
Unpopular Opinion: Battle Royale Games are Boring
I’ll come right out and say it: Battle royale games are boring.
What the Hell Happened: Voldemort's Snake is Actually an Asian Woman
To complicate the situation even more, the trailer reveals that Nagini's human form is South Korean actress Claudia Kim dressed as a reptilian cabaret goth.
Music Video Breakdown: 'Don’t Leave Me Alone' by David Guetta ft. Anne-Marie
At first glance, “Don’t Leave Me Alone” seems like any other pop tune about a girl yearning for her lover. Yet there’s an unmistakably eerie feel to the setting.
Top Five Underappreciated Bangers
I’ve compiled a list of five songs that really slap and are definitely, definitely lesser known and therefore cooler than anything favored by your average Pitchfork fanboy.
Unpopular Opinion: In Defense of Bob Dylan’s Singing
Despite the many accolades Dylan has received, though, one rarely hears strong praise for him as a vocalist.
This Year in American Arts: 1951, An Age of International Intimacies
It’s no surprise that in 1951, the imagination of American artists went abroad.
Music Video Breakdown: LSD’s ‘Thunderclouds’ and Childish Gambino’s ‘Feels Like Summer’
When “Parks and Rec,” sleeping, and the really cool plant walls in the Smith Campus Center don’t feel fun anymore, it’s time to try something new.
Unpopular Opinion: I Hated 'To All the Boys I've Loved Before'
I can’t stay silent anymore. “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” is an awful movie.
In Downtown Boston, A Tiny Powerhouse of Ramen Artistry
Oisa Ramen Slurp & Go may be a tiny restaurant, but it punches way above its weight-class when it comes to flavor.
Alumni Spotlight: Berenika D. Zakrzewski ’04
Berenika's advice to current students: Don’t let people limit you, go and find out what your capacity is.
Celeste Tells Peruvian History Through its Cuisine
The servers and team behind Celeste have created a sensory, immersive experience that they eagerly share with their guests.
‘Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness’ : Informative, But, Like, Fun
In his biweekly podcast, Van Ness breaks out of the binary of great hair and clever quips (the one true binary of our time) and, for lack of a better phrase, “gets curious.”
'Disgraceland' Could Be So Much Better
“Disgraceland” is a podcast with an intriguing concept, but it rarely lives up to its potential.
What the Hell Happened: Wendy’s New Mixtape and Marketing in the Age of Memes
Why would over 100 thousand people go out of their way to listen to what is essentially an advertisement? The secret sauce is Wendy's long reputation as a meme marketer.
Career Overview: Niall Horan
How has Horan emerged as the frontrunner among his post-hiatus bandmates? The answer is that he knows his niche, and he knows it well.