Outrage in the face of oppression
American culture has found itself in an age of outrage. It can be found, in some form, in every group, and the more broadly defined the group is, the more room there is for outrage. I believe this outrage has its roots in many different phenomena, including the dawn of social media as a universal […]
The Brandeis Bagel ‘schmears’ memes across social media
Step aside, Gravity magazine—there’s a new satirical platform on campus for all the latest memes. “The Brandeis Bagel,” started by Dane Leoniak ’20 and Perry Letourneau ’20, posts daily on Instagram and Facebook with joking headlines formed by the creative team at The Brandeis Bagel. The Bagel is “an Onion rip-off for Brandeis humor,” said […]
‘Noises Off’ delves into character
The Brandeis Undergraduate Theater Collective’s production of Michael Frayn’s “Noises Off” is a hilarious take on the behind-the-scenes drama of theatre. The plot follows the cast and crew of a play called “Nothing On” as their interpersonal drama eventually ruins their show. In the UTC’s production, director Elana Kellner ’19 reimagines the dysfunctional theatre troupe […]
Turns out, ‘Can You Ever Forgive Me?’ requires no forgiveness
Without an ample marketing budget, indie movies often lack a worthy trailer. My heart hurt a little earlier this year when a friend told me the taut, micro-budget “Thoroughbreds” looked bad—but, then again, based on the trailer, it kind of did. Millions will see—and anticipate—the marketing for the next “Avengers” film, and, thus, millions of […]
The Cold War horror of ‘Suspiria’
“Suspiria” feels like a relic from a bygone age of horror: faux film grain, close zooms on faces, a campy aesthetic that is somehow still terrifying. It’s an art film, too: dreams with editing as stark as Bergman’s “Persona,”—a raised iron aimed at a young girl’s hand, a desiccated corpse, a young woman writhing in […]
‘Because of the War’ highlights Liberian musicians
The Wasserman Cinematheque may be Brandeis’ best kept secret. A state-of-the-art theater located in the International Business School building of all places, the Wasserman has been home to a few cool events the past few years but on the whole, doesn’t get nearly enough of the recognition it deserves on campus. This past Tuesday, the […]
