Film
Roundtable: Alison Brie and Dave Franco on their New Film “Somebody I Used to Know”
The Harvard Crimson attended discussions with Dave Franco, Alison Brie, and Jay Ellis to discuss upcoming film “Somebody I Used to Know.”
‘You People’ Review: Big Budget and Big Swings
While “You People” makes an earnest attempt to connect with audiences, it muddles the many nuances of cross-cultural families.
The Crimson Considers: The 2023 Oscar Nominees
The Crimson watched the announcement of the nominees on Jan. 24 with interest and hopes — some of which were met, and some of which were dashed.
Damien Chazelle ’07 on His New Movie ‘Babylon’ and His Experience Studying Film at Harvard
The Harvard Crimson interviewed Damien Chazelle ahead of the release of “Babylon,” discussing his inspiration for the story as well as his experience studying film at Harvard.
‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’ Review: A Surprisingly Deep Animated Adventure
Rollicking and surprisingly moving, “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” offers a sincere ode to living mindfully that will resonate with audiences of all ages.
Top 10 Films of 2022
The Crimson Arts Board presents its favorite films of the year, from "Tár" to "Marcel the Shell With Shoes On."
‘Babylon’ Review: Glamour, Gluttony, and a Grand Condemnation of Hollywood
For a film that runs over three hours long, Damien Chazelle '07's latest is masterfully paced, as its vivacious nature ensures that it is never in jeopardy of losing steam.
‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Review: A Poignant & Empowering Tribute to Chadwick Boseman
“Wakanda Forever” hence sets the heavy tone early, including a moving funeral for T’Challa as well as a tear-jerking alteration of the Marvel Studios title sequence featuring clips only of Boseman, shining his light on film through the years.
‘The Menu’ Review: When Does Fine Dining Cross the Line?
This powerful film highlights the incompatibility between supposed perfection and underlying imperfection of fine dining.
‘Causeway’ Review: A Resonant Portrait of Trauma and Transitions
In its efforts to recount Lynsey’s return to normalcy, the film artfully captures the flurry of mixed emotions that may entail such an experience while occasionally administering too great a dose of dramatic embellishment.
Feature: Boston’s Full Body Cast Rocks ‘Rocky Horror’
In the velvet darkness of the Boston Common AMC, there’s a guiding star no matter what or who you are.
‘Till’ Review: A Must-See True Story That Should Never Be Forgotten
Whether for the film’s portrayal of the horrors of racism or its commentary on the importance of fighting for justice, everyone should see “Till.”
‘Enola Holmes 2’ Review: Lackluster In Comparison to Its Successful Predecessor
Even though “Enola Holmes 2” dims in comparison to the first film in the mystery series, it is charming nonetheless.
Guts and Gore… A Cinematic Snore
Bloody violence or gore serves an important role in some horror movies as long as it has direction, but when gore lacks direction, its inclusion can make a movie feel lazy and reliant on shock factor.
'Rosaline' Review: Rosaline's Insincerity Disappoints Shakespeare
Karen Maine’s “Rosaline” proves that a juicy plot cannot save a film that lacks bold artistic vision.
