Culture Front Feature
Unpopular Opinion: ‘Shrek 2’ is Better Than ‘Shrek’
The sequel takes everything that’s great about “Shrek” and makes it 10 times more entertaining.
Whole Heart Provisions Brings a Taste of LA to Cambridge
It’s time to move over, Clover. Healthy just got a whole lot tastier.
Comics Unfiltered: Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo
At its core, the Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo is a celebration of independent comics and the freedom associated with owning your work.
The Smoke Shop: Assembly Row’s Basilica of Barbecue
Andy Husbands is not interested in pushing barbecue into a new frontier, but rather seeks to worship it as it exists: meats and sides that need not be fancy to be delicious.
This Year in Rock Music: 1975
The year 1975 was characterized by a series of rock album releases that defined careers, pushed boundaries, and inspired musicians for generations to come.
A Taste of ‘Filoxenia’ in the Square
Saloniki has managed to capture the spirit of “filoxenia,” bringing its diners an overwhelming sense of warmth and hospitality with each bite.
What The Hell Happened: Kanye Trolling On SNL
Even if Kanye West had left his MAGA hat at home, his appearance on “Saturday Night Live” would have given us plenty to discuss.
The Horror Genre Takes a Page out of History Textbooks in 'Lore'
Just as the most effective lies often hold a grain of truth, the most terrifying stories are usually grounded in reality. Nonfiction horror podcast “Lore” is proof of that.
Top 5 ‘30 Rock’ Episodes, Curated by a Proudly Biased Superfan
Each "30 Rock" episode is a whirlwind, a screwball adventure packed with wisecracks that’ll whiz by if you don’t pay careful attention.
‘Adventures in New America’ is a Masterful Blend of Societal Critique and Absurdity
“Adventures in New America” will turn heads and start conversation, not only because of the show’s embrace of the absurd but also because of its desire to make a clear social statement and explore the black identity today.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
