The Last Season of “Game of Thrones” — Episode 3
Evan Suk, Staff Writer
May 18, 2019
Filed under Arts
Spoilers for "Game of Thrones" follow. Well, we made it. At the halfway point of the eighth season of “Game of Thrones” (GOT), this episode promised action, suspense and heartbreak, and boy did it deliver. Coming straight off the back of one of the most touching and character-driven episodes GOT...
Dancers break free from conformity in Progressions show
Hallie LeTendre and Erika Sanchez
May 14, 2019
Filed under Arts, Performance Reviews
As the stage lights began to dim, the bodies of dozens of dancers appeared. Dressed in all-grey outfits, the dancers effortlessly began to take up space on the stage. The atmosphere was set dark, with a sole fluorescent light shining, reflecting on each dancer’s silhouette. The fluidity of their movement ...
Ben Platt’s “Sing To Me Instead” tour is full of comedy and beautiful music
Emma Kahn, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 10, 2019
Filed under Arts, Performance Reviews, Uncategorized
The last season of “Game of Thrones” — Episode 2
Evan Suk, Staff Writer
April 28, 2019
Filed under Arts
As we continue down the path toward the last episode of “Game of Thrones,” we come to the second episode of the final season. This episode, while serving as even more buildup for the ever approaching battle of Winterfell, delivered on many key moments for which fans have been hoping for a very lon...
Kagemusha: Dissecting the story of Kurosawa’s epic
Nick Eddinger, Photography Managing Editor
April 25, 2019
Filed under Arts, Movie Review
It is night time. Dust ripples through the small ridges and valleys of the area surrounding a large, classical Japanese castle. Droves of warriors lay in wait for a command from their general to lay siege upon the well-secured fortress. A rumble of small side conversations from the Samurai can be heard a...
The last season of “Game of Thrones” — Episode 1
Evan Suk, Staff Writer
April 22, 2019
While here in Brookline winter is finally over, as many millions of people witnessed in the premiere of the last season of “Game of Thrones” (GOT), winter in Westeros has just begun. On April 18, the final season of the hit HBO series aired its first episode. Today we will be reviewing and breaki...
MFA exhibit showcases South African fashion
Jeremy Suh, Staff Writer
April 11, 2019
Filed under Arts, Visual Arts Reviews
Balancing fashion and comfort has always been a challenge, but rising South African designers have found the way. South African fashion booms with unique designs. Their patterns and color schemes are unmatched, all the while making them cool to wear under the hot climate. Furthermore, the clothing roa...
“Captain Marvel” finds its place within Marvel Cinematic Universe
Oliver Fox, Staff Writer
April 11, 2019
Filed under Arts, Movie Review
In the first preview for “Captain Marvel,” viewers witnessed the hero punch an elderly woman in the face on a train. Many were utterly confused, but the true Marvel fanatics understood that she was simply doing her duty. Grandma-punching and all, “Captain Marvel” is a fantastic film that perfectly under...
New conductor pushes students to develop skill-set
Maddie Kennedy, Regulars Managing Editor
April 1, 2019
Filed under Arts
“Good morning orchestra!” Nina Bishop’s voice calls out in the auditorium. The class offers her a mumble in response. “Good morning orchestra!” She tries again, even louder. This time the class gives a more enthusiastic response. The time: 7:30 in the morning. New orchestra conductor Nina Bishop’s pass...
Intensive dancer finds self-expression through craft
Hallie LeTendre, Staff Writer
March 29, 2019
Filed under Arts
The music is loud, voices are yelling out in the crowd, and all eyes are focused her way. Although all eyes are on her, sophomore Lily Woodward can transport herself into a different world, focusing on her fluid movements to the rhythm of the music. Since she was in 3rd grade, Woodward has bee...
BIG uses varied media to unite Brookline community
Alexander Fung, Staff Writer
March 28, 2019
Filed under Arts
Only accessible by elevator or the backstairs, the third floor of the Unified Arts (UA) building houses an influential public media and technology center. The Brookline Interactive Group (BIG) is a nonprofit that teaches students and adults classes about media, in order to raise awareness about Broo...
Peter Finnerty, Staff Writer
Serena Williams – Women’s History Month
March 25, 2019
Indira Gandhi – Women’s History Month
March 25, 2019
March 19, 2019
Longform Managing Editor
If you could interview one person, dead or alive, who would it be? Alice Pleasa...