Blender-produced fare is a mixed bag


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Want to play passive-aggressive and keep your hallmates up at night? Crave luscious drinks, savory soups and decadent pâtés? One appliance can deliver them all — your blender. Whether you are still stuck in a dorm room or have your own kitchen, a blender is an incredibly easy appliance to use and store. For many, […]

Young Hollywood takes on punk legends


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Last weekend, subjects of teen worship Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning starred as the girl-power punk rockers Joan Jett and Cherie Currie of the Runaways. Not only did the duo take on new personalities and wardrobes for the roles, they bravely accepted the responsibility of covering well-known Runaways songs for the soundtrack. The soundtrack perfectly […]

Gaga’s new video revitalizes the genre


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Think back to a time when you were anxiously awaiting the release of a music video. It’s been awhile, hasn’t it? Like the novelty of seeing a film in its theatrical release, producing visually intriguing stories set to music has been worn so thin that music videos are on the verge of becoming obsolete — […]

Static’s new album much more than white noise


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The band’s name might be the literal translation of the Finnish word for “computer,” but Static of the Gods’ latest release Knowledge Machine is all about life, humanity and emotion. The Boston-based trio of Jen Johnson, Mike Latulippe and Ben Voskeritchian have put together one of the best albums so far this year, but its […]

South Korean film finds humor in cruelty


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Mothers are strange beasts. Their relationships with their children are far more complex and imperfect than most realize until they are parents themselves. Some women come to hate their children while others, like the older lady at the center of director Joon-ho Bong’s Mother, develop an unhealthy obsession with their offspring. Bong’s first South Korean […]

Weekend picks


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thursday, march 11 Navigating the Film Festival World Seminar for Filmmakers 7:30 p.m. > Egyptian Theatre > $15 For budding filmmakers and future film critics, this informative seminar — intended as a precursor to future festivals like Sundance — provides practical skills and experiences to navigate the often-overwhelming world of film culture. Just Imagine: A […]

Gorillaz’s latest shows off pop music at its finest


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Gorillaz’s newest release, Plastic Beach, is unmistakably pop. But confined to current and somewhat mistaken definitions of the genre, this is either an insult or just plain wrong. Indie music buffs might denounce such a claim, pointing to the many guest appearances ­— from progressive artists such as De La Soul and Mos Def — […]

Blogging provides students a soapbox


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This week I did something that I never thought I would do — I started a blog. Blogging has become a nearly ubiquitous hobby for our generation — at least, that’s how it’s sometimes portrayed by the media. While the blogosphere is quite vocal, not everyone has a blog, especially not every college student. Still, […]