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Tomal Hossain ’17 Presents His Music Thesis “Kundali Rising”

Tomal Hossain ’17 Presents His Music Thesis “Kundali Rising”

Last Friday in Buckley Recital Hall, Tomal Hossain ’17 presented his original composition, “Kundalini Rising.” Comprising of voices and electronics, Hossain’s work involved seven movements of musical material that correspond with the ethical and psychological associations espoused by each of the seven chakras. Hossain talked about the process of

Park Chan-Wook’s The Handmaiden Reignites South Korean Film

Park Chan-Wook’s The Handmaiden Reignites South Korean Film

Acclaimed director Park Chan-Wook released “The Handmaiden” to great anticipation but somewhat lackluster enthusiasm. The film netted South Korea an invitation to compete in the prestigious Cannes film festival after a four-year drought, and in both premise and presentation it fulfills the promise implied by such an honor.

“Sweeney Todd” Confronts Audience with Their Inner Demons

“Sweeney Todd” Confronts Audience with Their Inner Demons

Members of Amherst Musical’s “Sweeney Todd” slayed — both their performance and several of their characters. “Sweeney Todd” is the second musical since Amherst College’s revival of the annual musical, initiated with last year’s stellar outing, “Into the Woods.” After two years of successful performances, this resurrected tradition

RC Corner: Arts’ Living with Marsh House’s Bryan Doniger ’18

RC Corner: Arts’ Living with Marsh House’s Bryan Doniger ’18

Bryan Doniger, who you may have spotted on the first floor of Frost in a camo baseball cap and Wilco t-shirt, embraces his job as Marsh Art’s House Resident Counselor wholeheartedly. The deep love he has expressed for the house shines through his varied contributions over the past

Amherst Musical Presenting “Sweeney Todd” in the Powerhouse

Amherst Musical Presenting “Sweeney Todd” in the Powerhouse

Days away from opening night, I sat down with the directors, the producer and the stage manager of this year’s Amherst Musical, Stephen Sondheim’s “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.” This musical thriller will be performed this weekend in the Powerhouse. Producer Frank Tavares ’18, director

“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