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“Sherlock” Season 4: The Detective Who Barely Does Any Detecting

“Sherlock” Season 4: The Detective Who Barely Does Any Detecting

When it comes to adaptations, staying true to the source material is very difficult. Fortunately, “Sherlock” has always been good at navigating that particular problem, successfully translating Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s stories and characters in a modern way while adding its own particular twists. However, with Season 4, “Sherlock”

‘Fences’: The Proper Way to Adapt a Pulitzer Prize Winning Play

‘Fences’: The Proper Way to Adapt a Pulitzer Prize Winning Play

Until now, the works of legendary playwright August Wilson have not been adapted to film, which is quite surprising given their enormous popularity. “Fences,” Wilson’s most commercially successful play, finally came to the big screen this winter. After starring alongside Viola Davis in a 2010 Broadway revival of the

Kang’s “The Vegetarian” Offers a Cerebral Take On Autonomy

Kang’s “The Vegetarian” Offers a Cerebral Take On Autonomy

Warning: This article contains references to sexual assault and mental illness. This book review is also NOT spoiler free. The only word that immediately comes to mind when I think about describing “The Vegetarian” is strange. At a mere 192 pages, it is not long, nor is it particularly difficult

Foxygen’s Fourth Album “Hang” Promises Potential but Falls Short

Foxygen’s Fourth Album “Hang” Promises Potential but Falls Short

Last week, indie-rock band Foxygen released their fourth official album, “Hang.” The album follows their popular 2013 album, “We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace & Magic,” and their less well-received 2014 album, “…And Star Power.” “Hang” is the title of the last track on their previous

“Starboy” Showcases The Weeknd’s Strengths With Unique, Catchy Hits

“Starboy” Showcases The Weeknd’s Strengths With Unique, Catchy Hits

Following his hit singles “Starboy,” “False Alarm,” “Party Monster” and “I Feel It Coming,” Canadian R&B singer, The Weeknd, has released his highly anticipated third studio album, “Starboy.” The album follows the wildly popular success of his last album “Beauty Behind the Madness,” and, like “Beauty,” “Starboy” seems

Villenueve’s Latest Sci-Fi, “Arrival,” is a Shoo-In for Academy Awards

Villenueve’s Latest Sci-Fi, “Arrival,” is a Shoo-In for Academy Awards

Released Nov. 11, “Arrival” is a science-fiction film based on Ted Chiang’s short story, “Story of Your Life,” The film, directed by Denis Villenueve (Prisoners, Sicario) and starring Amy Adams and Jeremy Renner is an absolute triumph. “Arrival” is one of the best movies of the year; it

“Between Us” Explores the Confluence of Art and Social Practice

“Between Us” Explores the Confluence of Art and Social Practice

Jonathan Jackson ’17 and Hoang Thu An ’18 participated in Visiting Professor Amanda Herman’s Five College advanced art seminar course: “Make it Public: Art and Social Practice” about socially engaged art. The course has students from all five colleges who were chosen by the art departments at their schools