Arts
With ‘Un Beau Soleil Intérieur’, Denis Takes Light Hearted Stroll Down Lover’s Lane
Denis manages to create a world far more similar to reality than most romantic comedies, one full of genuine awkwardness and mishaps and no dramatic conclusion.
‘The Killing of a Sacred Deer’ Pairs Tragedy and Black Comedy
By establishing a world with bizarre characters and twisted logic, Lanthimos is able to mine the drawn-out, if inevitable, build-up to a dramatic conclusion for an equal measure of laughs and chills.
‘Win It All’ Well-Acted, Poorly Plotted
Anyone who has watched the trailer of the new Netflix original “Win It All” knows exactly what unfolds in the first hour of the film.
Leslie Jones at Harvard
Leslie Jones, a cast member and writer for Saturday Night Live, performs in Sanders Theater on Friday night.
Moments Shine In ‘Jupiter’s Moon’ but the Film Does Not
Aryan can fly. No one knows how, or why, but not only can the lead character of Kornél Mundruczó’s “Jupiter’s Moon” rise above the ground, he is practically invulnerable.
‘Okja’ a Heartfelt and Colorful Satire
Bong Joon-ho’s latest feature follows the titular, genetically modified pig and her human caretaker Mija (Seo Hyun Ahn) through the world of corporate greed and animal–rights activism.
‘120 Battements par Minute’ is Still Too Slow
Much of what could be boring in “120 Battements par Minute (120 Beats per Minute),” written, edited, and directed by Robin Campillo, is not.
'Visages Villages' a Playful Passing of the Torch
Not only is it clear that the brilliant and playful mind that has made Varda into the living legend of cinema that she is remains undimmed, but she has found for us a new guard, ready to step into the light.
Cannes Par Jour: A Blog
There is very little one can do to be fully prepared for his or her first Cannes.
‘Loveless’ a Scattered yet Powerful Shot at Human Institutions
One of the key lines of the film, uttered by Zhenya’s new lover, states simply, “Lovelessness: one cannot live in that state.” By the conclusion, this state takes on the meaning of state as government.
Harry Styles Finds His Voice in Solo Debut
It is an intensely risky decision, both professionally and personally, to leave a successful band and pursue a solo career. But in his self-titled debut album, Harry Styles demonstrates a remarkable willingness to try anything and everything.
‘Wonderstruck’ an Aesthetically Stuffed but Enchanting Tale of Childhood
Although clichéd, the story finds room for genuine warmth and sweetness, and is worth a watch for any family.
Preview: The Philosophy Chamber at the Harvard Art Museums
Almost 200 years after the original Philosophy Chamber, some parts of the space’s legacy continue to live on in Harvard’s contemporary intellectual discourse.
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Objects at the Harvard Art Museums' Straus Center for Conservation undergoing preparation for exhibition.
Closing a Gate, Creating a Space
Neither the stress of the Harvard world nor the turbulence of the world beyond leaks into this garden. Instead, it remains completely separate from the worlds that border it and serves as a refuge from both.