Arts
From Sundance: ‘blood’ is Visually Impressive But Narratively Stagnant
With its simple, wandering narrative that doesn’t seem to have a particular goal in mind, “blood” is often disappointingly slow moving. However, there is still beauty to be found in its celebration of quiet moments of connection and healing.
"Marie Antoinette with a Rose" Painting
"Marie Antoinette with a Rose" by Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun.
Elisabeth Vigée Le Brun: A Study in Courtly Charm and Artistic Empathy
Her portraits continued to refuse an era or tradition, and her sensitive and empathetic portrayals of high-ranking individuals garnered even more popularity for her works.
Movie Trailer Breakdown: ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’
The movie is the next installment in Phase 5, the latest stage in the MCU, and the trailer teases a potentially massive expansion for the Marvel franchise.
Valentine’s Day Showcase at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: Peter and Kara Dugan
“There’s something really freeing to be on stage and know that it’s just then, it’s just in that moment, and after that it’s a memory. I love that,” said Peter Dugan in an interview with The Crimson.
‘Everything’s Gonna Be All White’ Series Premiere Review: Both Overwhelming and Underwhelming
With its wide range of subject matters, the episode might benefit someone with little knowledge of racism. However, its lack of depth renders it inconsequential in the greater context of antiracist media.
Black Women and Fashion Week: The Real Creators
It’s far beyond time that Black women are given their due, but in an industry rooted in their marginalization, it’s unclear if this grace will ever be extended.
‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ Season Four Premiere Review: Caricature With a Side of Comedy
The premiere of season four showcases the characters and family dynamics fans have grown to love, but stumbles when it comes to delivering comedy beyond mere caricature.
Oscars Snubs and Surprises: Kristen Stewart, Lady Gaga, Ruth Negga, and More
It is officially time to conduct a thorough Oscar nominations debrief in preparation for the ceremony on March 27 hosted by Regina Hall, Amy Schumer, and Wanda Sykes.
‘The Paris Apartment’ Review: An Elegant and Exhilarating Mystery
A thriller with short chapters narrated by characters full of secrets, “The Paris Apartment” is quick to draw in the reader and will leave them hooked with anticipation.
Docuseries 'jeen-yuhs' Reminds Us Why We Love(d) Ye
For 90 minutes, episode one of “jeen-yuhs” sucks us into a world of the Ye we wish never left.
Prescriptive Music Experiences
If this column achieves anything, I hope it will inspire you to seek out live music.
‘Peacemaker’ Season One Finale Review: ‘It’s Cow or Never’ Boasts a Barnyard of Great Character Moments
While Adebayo’s burgeoning confidence fully comes to fruition in the season finale, it’s interesting to see that the brash-on-the-surface Peacemaker is as vulnerable as ever, and hence that he is perhaps not “made for this sh*t.”
‘The Sky Is Everywhere’ Review: An Aesthetic Success Hampered by Cliches
Ultimately, fans of whimsical storytelling and beautifully overstated cinematography might be better off waiting for Josephine Decker’s next film.
‘Wild Tongues Can’t Be Tamed’ Review: Dismantling the Latinx Spectrum
It’s only right that a book uncovering Latinx identity comes in the form of multiple authors, representing the beautiful diaspora of color, language, race, gender, and identity that contributes to the mosaic of America’s Latinx community.