Brandeis University's Community Newspaper — Waltham, Mass.
The most difficult part about watching “Watchmen” was facing expectations. Sitting down to a film that one has already read or seen in another form usually causes the viewer to compare that work to its other incarnations. From the moment the movie was announced on the opening weekend, fanboys everywhere were wetting their pants in […]
There was always something deliciously satisfying about a Polaroid snapshot. The process itself was an event—the blinding clap of flash, the moment’s anticipation, then the single square of blackened photo paper that came streaming out of a grotesquely bulky object which, by today’s standards, would be laughable to call a portable device. Somehow the act […]
Since “We are the World” and “Live Aid,” the idea of music as a force to raise both money and awareness for issues of great international import has gained traction. The “War Child Heroes” compilation provides a slightly new twist on an old idea of a compilation of covers. The artists whose songs are covered […]
BTV premiered “Slice N Deis’s” final episode, “The Pact”, which is the sixth in the series. BTV should be proud of this one. The episode entertained from beginning to end with its interesting plot line, popular references, and outrageous humor. “The Pact” starts with Brendon, played by Alex Gaman ’09, bored with tradition and his […]
Dropkick Murphys: Friday to Sunday, Mar. 13-15, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston Are you a fan of the Irish punk scene? Then, you should definitely go see this band in concert at the House of Blues. Known for their rowdy concerts, this is a performance you don’t want to miss. www.hob.com The Pain and the Itch: […]
Murder Mystery: Friday, Mar. 13, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Levin Ballroom Think you’re the next Sherlock Holmes? On Friday the 13th, the perfect time to solve a crime, watch a murder mystery improv show and try to catch the killer. Drink vanilla chai tea while you ponder the clues. Pachanga: Saturday, Mar. 14, 10 […]
