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Gufo Review: A Step Up in Italian Dining, But Lacking the Final Touch
By Alessandro M.M. Drake •
Italian cuisine, while simple at face value, relies heavily on the subtleties of a dish — elements that sometimes slipped through Gufo’s fingers.
Arts

Geppetto Review: A Beautifully Casual Dining Experience

The restaurant’s Northern Italian influence is clear throughout the menu, coupling nicely with a local New England flare.

Film

From Cannes: ‘Grand Tour’ is a Hidden Gem

By J.J. Moore
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“Grand Tour” by Portuguese auteur Miguel Gomes proves to be one of the year’s most captivating cinematic masterpieces.

Film

From Cannes: ‘Anora’ is Sean Baker’s Latest Masterpiece

By J.J. Moore
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Baker’s “Anora” ultimately reaffirms his status as a poet laureate of the hustler class, capturing the beauty and struggle of his characters.

On Campus

The Boston Ballet ‘Spring Experience’: Saving the Best for Last

Boston Ballet’s “Spring Experience” offered viewers a beautiful, cohesive, and original show with both traditional and contemporary choreographic styles.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Review: Mortality-Defying Movement

Alvin Ailey served as a reminder that good art can evoke synesthesia — the audience could see music, hear emotion, and feel color.

Columns

‘There Is No Right Routine’: Zoulfa Katouh on Inspiration, Deadlines, and Navigating Growth

Writing a story changes for everybody. Routines differ by how writers set deadlines and goals, and how they structure their pieces — whether they outline or not. For Katouh, understanding what works best for her work was a large part of her journey as an author.

It is All Half Lights* / Before Memorial Day

The androgynous mind sleeps, it is halting/halted, faulting/faulted —

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Music

Lit Crazy Movie: Daya Brings A New Life and Nostalgic Glow to Harvard Yard

For a few hours, the pressures awaiting college life sat still and looked pretty in favor of music, friendship, and pure joy.

Books

‘Graveyard Shift’ Review: A Charming, if Predictable, Novella

M. L. Rio is sure to please her cult following with her latest novella, "Graveyard Shift," but the promising plot needs another fifty pages to be truly great.

Theater

‘Shit-Faced Shakespeare: Much Ado About Nothing’ Review: A Raunchy, Rum-Fueled Night of Revelry

Shit-Faced Shakespeare doesn’t take itself too seriously, leaning into the farcical elements of the original with the help of an endless stream of alcohol.

Film

From Cannes: ‘The Apprentice’ is a Riveting Portrayal of Trump’s Early Ambitions

By J.J. Moore
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“The Apprentice” distinguishes itself through its focus on character development and period authenticity.

Film

From Cannes: ‘Motel Destino’ is Filled with Desire and Desperation

By J.J. Moore
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“Motel Destino” is more than just a setting; it is a character in its own right.

Theater

‘Romeo and Juliet’ Review: The A.R.T. Keeps It Classic

Despite some creative shortcomings, the A.R.T.’s production of “Romeo and Juliet” supplements the emotional power of its tragedy with fantastic choreography.

Film

From Cannes: ‘Emilia Perez’ is a Daring and Surprising Musical

By J.J. Moore
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Jacques Audiard's newest film "Emilia Perez" has an audacious nature that ensures it will be a talking point long after the festival buzz subsides.

Film

From Cannes: ‘All We Imagine As Light’ Illuminates Resilience in Love and Life

By J.J. Moore
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“All We Imagine as Light” is a remarkable film that seamlessly blends visual poetry with a profound exploration of personal and societal change.