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‘Trese’ Review: A Captivating Alchemy of Factionalism and the Occult
Despite occasional gaps in its otherwise seamless plot, “Trese” delivers a mature, richly imagined exploration of the capacity for coexistence in a world where every person — and every spirit — wants their own share.
Tampa Rapper 2Gaudy on Name Change, Converting SoundCloud Success
Following a brief contract with Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker’s label, 20-year-old Tampa Bay rapper 2Gaudy is in the midst of a rebrand as an independent artist.
D.C. Rapper ANKHLEJOHN on Recent Come Up, Latest Collab Album with Da$H
In mid-July, a pair of bus-stop billboards featuring rapper ANKHLEJOHN’s face and name were installed at two locations in the artist’s hometown of Washington D.C.
'Annette': Can a Film Ever be Too Strange for its Own Good?
“Annette” is a film that, logically, shouldn’t exist. And yet, here it is, willed into its oddball existence by French filmmaker Leos Carax (“Holy Motors”).
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Adam Driver (left) stars as Henry McHenry and Marion Cotillard (right) stars as Ann Defrasnoux in "Annette" (2021), directed by Leos Carax.
The ‘Spirited Away’ Soundtrack at 20: Rediscovering the Name of Life
I don’t really remember the first time I watched “Spirited Away” — but its soundtrack, like Chihiro’s hair tie, will always be a connection to Miyazaki’s unforgettable cinematic world, shining with the warmth of “One Summer’s Day.”
From Cannes: Portrait of an Artist: Christina Rose
The Harvard Crimson sat down with Rose while she was at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival to chat about identity, inspiration, hope, and what’s next for her career. This conversation has been edited and condensed for clarity.
From Cannes: ‘Nitram’ is a Compelling, if Unsure, Look at the Makings of a National Tragedy
“Nitram” is undoubtedly a strong technical film, especially with Jones's lead performance. However, its convoluted relationship with mental health, and its self-confused goals of sharing the Port Arthur Massacre story still leaves it with plenty of room to grow.
Harvard Art Museums To Reopen in September, Pilot ‘Free Sunday’ Initiative
More than a year after their abrupt closing, Harvard Art Museums plan to reopen Sept. 4 at reduced capacity and offer free admission on Sundays.
From Cannes: ‘Women Do Cry’ is a Part Moving, Part Tone-Deaf Portrayal of Womanhood in Bulgaria
Though “Women Do Cry” has its strengths — genuine, intimate moments between female family members, moments of excellent acting from Bakalova and Stoyanova in particular — it shows a blatant disrespect for the LGBT community at every turn.
From Cannes: ‘A Feleségem Története’ (‘The Story of My Wife’) is All Shimmer and No Substance
In nearly three hours, “The Story of My Wife” gives the audience only one developed character (who’s not particularly compelling), a strange relationship that hardly seems worth saving, and a confused and undercut message on trust and control.
From Cannes: ‘Red Rocket’’s Portrayal of an Aging Porn Star is Rich, Intricate, and Socially Irresponsible
Baker fully immerses viewers into his subjects’ everyday lives to the point that you feel like you’re a part of them, and he brings that same level of research and immersion to “Red Rocket” — the story of a broke, aging porn star who returns to his small Texas town.
From Cannes: Portrait of an Artist: Eva Lanska
The Harvard Crimson sat down with Lanska at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival to discuss her path to directing, advice for young filmmakers, and what it takes to succeed as a woman in a notoriously difficult industry.
From Cannes: Oliver Stone Argues JFK’s Murder is Still Unsolved in ‘JFK Revisited’
“JFK Revisited” is a part-gripping, part-didactic watch that makes a strong case that the murder of President Kennedy is still very much unsolved.
From Cannes: ‘Les Intranquilles’ is a Moving, Bleak Portrayal of Bipolar Disorder
“Les Intranquilles” is a film that aims to walk that difficult line as it tackles one of the most deadly and complicated mental illnesses: bipolar disorder.
From Cannes: Surprise Chow Premiere is Truly a ‘Revolution of Our Times’
Not only does Chow work to distill a complicated problem into a moving documentary, but he also does critical work to show the protesters as genuine people, rather than radical talking heads.
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Jakob Störr (Gijs Naber) and Lizzy (Léa Seydoux) in "The Story of My Wife"