Culture Front Feature
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.
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.
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.
Unpopular Opinion: Battle Royale Games are Boring
I’ll come right out and say it: Battle royale games are boring.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
