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‘Monsters: ​​The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story’ Review: Twisted Retelling of a 1989 Murder Case Fails to Justify its Own Creation
By Sara R. Eyjolfsdottir •
“Monsters” is the perfect example of how true crime often has no business being dramatized.
Arts

Digital Cameras: The Aesthetics of Presence and Nostalgia

The reemergence of the digital camera is arguably connected to a larger trend of being conscious of phone usage and staying present.

Arts

Bar Enza Review: Traditional Italian Fare Meets Chic Fine Dining

As the fall sets in and Harvard’s Family Weekend quickly approaches, there’s no need to wonder about the best place to make a reservation.

Arts

Top Five Art Installations that Brighten the Boston and Cambridge Streets

Street art's shapes and symbols decorate urban spaces that are often desperately in need of a color other than gray.

On Campus

‘Concert for the City’ Review: The BSO Dazzles Boston Audiences

The BSO’s “Concert for the City” proved that the symphony exists not for itself, but for the people of Boston.

‘Made in Germany?’ Review: A Multi-Layered Collage of German Identity at The Harvard Art Museums

By Dailan Xu
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The exhibition powerfully highlights the importance of art in sparking dialogue and promoting understanding of complex historical times.

Columns

Autumn in Cambridge

The fall season in Cambridge has the potential to be just as transformative for its inhabitants as it is for its trees.

A Messy Masterpiece: Why ‘Bridgerton’ Works

“Bridgerton” costuming is replete with lavish masterpieces that practically overflow with anachronisms.

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Arts

Trinkets and Blind Boxes: Little Guys Having a Big Impact on Gen Z

Whether room decor, paper weights, or little reminders of joy throughout the day, Sonny Angels and Smiskis have solidified their place in people’s hearts.

Arts

Artistic Profile: Fred Richard is Changing Men’s Gymnastics — All From the Back of a Tour Bus

Richard has his own eyes set on bigger dreams — the World Championships next year, the 2028 Olympics, and starting his own production company.

Books

‘Spells to Forget Us’ Review: A Witchy Whirlwind of YA Rom-Com Tropes

“Spells to Forget Us,” centers around the enchanting moment when a teenage girl meets Boston’s most powerful young witch.

Arts

‘English Teacher’ Premiere Review: A Hilarious Portrait of the Modern Classroom

The premiere episode of “English Teacher” is hilarious, relatable, and not afraid to make edgier jokes that poke fun at the current state of the world.

Film

‘Omni Loop’ Review: An Inventive but Ponderously Slow Sci-Fi Drama

Britto’s sci-fi drama falls slightly short of its potential but still provides a valuable and inventive meditation on grief and loss.

Theater

Broadway Professionals and Harvard Students Stage Developmental Reading of ‘The Human Comedy’

The reading wrapped up a developmental workshop led by Broadway professionals and staffed by Harvard undergraduates.

Theater

‘MAMMA MIA!’ Review: A Dazzling Musical Sure to Bring Out Your Inner Dancing Queen

“MAMMA MIA!” is a heartwarming show that will leave you dancing your way home, humming to yourself all night long.

Film

‘Uglies’ Review: A Heartwarming Return to Teenage Dystopia

“Uglies” provides the heartwarming nostalgia of the films and novels of the early 2010s and may be the perfect feel-good movie for a chill night in.