Film
Positive, Potent 'Side Effects'
"Side Effects" serves as an engaging and tight reminder of Steven Soderbergh's directorial skills even as he prepares for a break from filmmaking. While the film does not feel like a triumphant finale from the influential director, it is still a fine final note.
'Gangster Squad' is an Exciting yet Familiar Ride
"Gangster Squad" had a lot of promise, with both a strong premise and a fantastic cast, but fails to capitalize on these, instead becoming bogged down with bland writing and lackluster acting.
"Warm Bodies" is Very Much Alive
It’s worth noting that “Warm Bodies” is not “Twilight” with zombies. While it is a romance between a human girl and a not-exactly-human guy, the irreverence with which “Warm Bodies” treats the entire subject matter sets it entirely apart.
'The Last Stand' Stumbles Over Writing
Arnold Schwarzenegger makes a not-very-triumphant return to the world of film in "The Last Stand," as the moments of action are overshadowed by clumsy writing.
Harvard Filmmakers Honored at Sundance
Sundance Film Festival recognized the artistic achievements of several Harvard filmmakers at this year’s festival.
Fact, Fiction, and Freedom in 'Zero Dark Thirty'
No recent event in American foreign policy has captured the public imagination like the killing of Osama bin Laden, and Kathryn Bigelow's slick, technically brilliant film "Zero Dark Thirty" is surely only the first in what will be many retellings of the story. However, one problematic feature of the narrative has sparked massive amounts of controversy—the movie's depiction of torture.
Flyby Presents: The Gen Ed Course Trailer Awards
In honor of the Academy, we at Flyby have created awards to recognize this semester's best course trailers. Check out these videos while you’re procrastinating packing those suitcases.
Marion Cotillard Named 2013 Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year
French actress Marion Cotillard has been named the recipient of the Hasty Pudding Theatricals 2013 Woman of the Year award.
Actor Rich Sommer Discusses “Fairhaven”
In the film, "Fairhaven," three old friends come together in a small Massachusetts villages to grapple with the question: can we ever be truly happy?
Is Robert Pattinson Eyeing HBS for His New Vampire Lair?
According to the National Enquirer, actor Robert Pattinson is considering enrolling in business school—and Harvard Business School has reportedly made his short list.
Oscar Nominations: Who Should (And Shouldn't) Get The Nod
Before the release of the 2013 Oscar nominees on January 10, the Arts Blog has compiled a list of films, actors, and actresses that either should be rewarded or that should not receive the coveted "Academy Award nominated" flash-and-fade on future trailers.
