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‘Glory and Gore’ Review: A Student Film Where ‘Saltburn’ Meets ‘The Secret History’
By Makenna J. Walko •
“Glory and Gore” can be aptly described as a cross between Donna Tartt’s novel “The Secret History” and the 2023 hit film “Saltburn.”
Film

Artist Profile: Truong Minh Quý on Weaving Identity into Independent Film Productions

For now, the audience will just have to wait patiently as Truong crafts his next head-turning masterpiece that is sure to wow the world yet again.

Film

Artist Profile: For Reginald A. Hudlin ’83, How a Can Do Attitude Can Become a Career

Hudlin’s knack for storytelling began when his older brother, tired of hearing his ideas without seeing them materialize, gave him a blank book.

Arts

Boston Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’: An Annual Amazement

This rendition was a stunning production coupled with humor, a satisfying amount of human touch, and the usual technical prowess of Boston Ballet dancers.

On Campus

Snowport: A Winter Wonderland of Festivities and Community

Snowport offers a dazzling array of seasonal festivities and animates the city.

First Annual Harvard x Yale Art Show Kicks Off ‘The Game’ Festivities

Visual art and musical performances by Harvard and Yale students transformed Winthrop library into an art display for the first annual Harvard Yale Art Gallery.

Columns

Outside the Dollhouse / Proof of life

In the cooling air your face cracks open like a ceramic dish; you are insane, hungry, harmful,

The Spirit of the United States in Washington D.C.’s Art Scene

I get chills recalling the sheer power of art that I felt in this room at the National Portrait Gallery, as if the genius loci of Washington, D.C. was standing next to me like a ghost.

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Arts

‘The Snow Queen’ Review: Grand Kyiv Ballet Shares Its Unique Identity

Adapted from the same story that inspired Disney’s “Frozen,” the performance was captivating and full of holiday festivities.

Arts

‘Holiday Pops’ Review: A Splendid and Spirited Journey

The programming and execution of the concert provided an enjoyable experience for a variety of listeners.

Film

Top 10 Films of 2024

The Crimson’s Arts Board presents its film favorites of 2024, from “Dune: Part Two” to “We Live in Time.”

Books

Top 10 Books of 2024

The Crimson’s Arts Board presents its favorite books of 2024, from “The Mighty Red” to “Funny Story.”

Music

Top 10 Albums of 2024

The Crimson’s Arts Board presents its musical favorites of 2024, from “BRAT” to “The Tortured Poets Department.”

Year in Review

Top 10 TV Shows of 2024

The Crimson’s Arts Board presents its television favorites of 2024, from “The Bear” to “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.”

Year in Review

Top 10 Cultural Moments of 2024

The Crimson’s Arts Board presents its favorite cultural moments of 2024, from “Brat Summer” to the “Jojo Siwa Rebrand.”

Year in Review

Arts Vanity: On the Jane Austen Macmillan Collector’s Library Box Set, and How Physical Books Carry More than Just Stories

When I think of books, I think of my Jane Austen box set, and the six titles included inside.