Weezer fails at recruiting young fans with pointless pop culture references and cringe-worthy elements in its “California Kids” music video.
On Campus, Arts
‘Time Stands Still’ Highlights the Choices Made in Love and War
In an engaging and compelling story, the student play ‘Time Stands Still’ by Caitlin Mason, MCAS ’16, calls to mind the importance of making choice, however hard they may be.
Arts, Column
Tina Fey: Comedian or Life Coach?
For most college students, miniature existential crises can come at the most inopportune times and from the most unlikely sources. This time around, it was Tina Fey’s new film that sparked serious self-analysis.
Music, Arts
Weaves Weaves “One More,” Frankie Cosmos Sings “On the Lips,” and More in Singles This Week
Frankie Cosmos makes ordinary music beautiful, Audacity calls back to youthful bus rides, and Weaves embraces disorder in singles this week.
On Campus, Arts
Will Supple, St. Columbkille at the Peak of ‘Sing it to the Heights’ 2016
Will Supple took home the grand prize at this year’s ‘Sing it to the Heights’ competition, marking the second year in a row a freshman has won.
Arts, Column
What’s in a Name? The Pressure of Perfecting Album Titles
In a demanding industry that prioritizes perfection above all else, even album titles can’t escape scathing criticism.
Television, Arts
Gripping Plot Gives James Franco a Mission in Time in ‘11.22.63’
Travelling through a wormhole, James Franco as Jake Epping must stop J.F.K.’s assassination to secure a better future. Returning to that fateful year in 1963, the engaging tale will surely bring viewers back for weekly episodes on Hulu.
Arts, Movies
‘Whiskey Tango Foxtrot’ Satirizes, Scrutinizes the War in Afghanistan
Proving that laughter did not truly abscond Afghanistan amidst war and strife, ‘Whiskey Tango Foxtrot’ never fails to show the funny side to a tragic era in American history.
Music, Arts
The 1975 Enters the Hazy Pink Fog of Criticism in ‘The Sound’
In its music video of ‘The Sound,’ The 1975 uses criticisms against the band for artistic effect, taking the negativity in stride and with humor.
Arts
Bob Saget, Boston Ballet, and Sing It To The Heights This Weekend in the Arts
Get tickets to see The Who at the TD Garden, Zootopia in theatres, and the annual Sing It To The Heights competition this weekend in the arts.
