‘Selma’ reenacts civil rights history with emotion
With four Golden Globe nominations already under its belt, Selma is shaping up to be one of the most influential and memorable films of 2015.
Sondheim fairy tale enchants viewers
“I Wish.” Those two words begin the film that tells a story of happiness, despair, teamwork and hope, all through the eyes of beloved fairy tale characters.
Editors choose best of 2014 TV releases
Due to a lack of cable and spare time, my budget for new television shows is relatively slim. However, I did find time to check out NBC’s newest comedy Bad Judge starring Kate Walsh as Rebecca Wright, a discombobulated and questionable criminal court judge.
Local dress designer discusses career
We, as Brandeis students, may think of Waltham as the boring suburb of Boston where we are all forced to reside for four years.
Interview Column: Ethan Fixell and Dave Ahdoot
Dating comedians perform stand-up set
Pop Culture
The 72nd Golden Globe Awards made their annual television appearance this past Sunday night and it was a competitive race to the famous golden globe statuette. With a slew of successful films and television series this year, the nominations all had a strong chance of winning.
Interview Column
This week, justArts spoke with Emily Duggan ’14, director of Boris’ Kitchen’s 15th Annual Sketch Comedy Festival, about the company’s shows this weekend.
Boston spring concert preview
With the start of the new year, Boston will see a new lineup of concerts that you won’t want to miss.
"Quickies" features one-act sketches
Many artistically-minded students choose Brandeis for its breadth of theater opportunities, performances and productions.
Framingham professor speaks on “Duck Foot”
During a discussion of Elizabeth Murray’s “Duck Foot” on Wednesday night, participants analyzed and dissected the piece.
Class performs Ghanaian music with two guests
The concert started with a loud cry of poetry from Faith Conant as she beat on the lead drum, prompting the rest of the group to join in on their instruments.
Boris’ Kitchen and outside groups perform in annual festival
The lights went up on a restaurant scene. Using overly exaggerated, hilarious facial expressions, Yael Platt ’17 asked Michelle Wexler ’15, the annoyed hostess, if she could have a table for one.
Pop Culture
The semester is winding down, and work is ramping up. Once finals end, though, you’ll have earned a much-deserved break.
MELA celebrates passion and tradition
The music, colorful costumes and overflowing energy of MELA 2014 could be felt before stepping into a packed Levin Ballroom on Saturday night.
‘Art’ excels with nuanced characters and dialogue
Entering South Campus commons, I saw two rings of chairs in the center of what I would soon learn was the stage.
Play makes good use of comedy, but drags
Tucked away in the corner of the stage sat a plain brown desk. With the houselights up, an actor in a dark brown suit calmly wrote at the desk as the audience filtered in.
BTC play brings epic Persian poem to life
This semester’s director-in-residence, Hafiz Karmali, worked with Brandeis undergraduate students on his version of Jean-Claude Carriere and Peter Brook’s production of The Conference of the Birds. From the various elements incorporated into the production, Karmali demonstrated an impeccable sense of space and actor and audience connection.
Pop Culture
Pumpkin spice lattes have given way to peppermint mochas and gingerbread men. Holiday decorations are out in full swing, and you can’t escape the Christmas commercials on TV.
Interview Column
This week, justArts spoke with Aaron Fischer ’15, the director of Brandeis Ensemble Theater’s production of Art, about the company’s show this weekend.
Video takes atypical approach to topic of bullying
Gillian Wearing’s video Bully (2010), currently on view at the Rose Art Museum, is an emotional roller coaster?mostly running downward.
Fighting Authoritarianism Brandeis holds May Day protest
Examining the March 24 ICE misidentification on campus
New damages found at Polaris lounge