Arts
Formulaic Pop Meets Dry Hip-Hop in Meghan Trainor’s ‘Nice to Meet Ya’
Unfortunately, not even the self-styled “Queen of Rap”’s contributions could salvage this unimpressive pop single.
Still from Meghan Trainor's "Nice to Meet Ya" music video
Still from Meghan Trainor's "Nice to Meet Ya" music video.
Portrait of an Artist: Gcina Mhlophe
"Everybody's got a story. So if I can wake up stories in other people I will always say 'mission accomplished.'"
Arts Playlist: Valentine's Day Edition
Ranging from much-hated country to beloved soul, there is bound to be a track here to play on repeat and fill the quiet, hollow void you call your love life.
Elizabeth Banks Raps, Duels, and Kisses Paul Rudd at the Hasty Pudding Theatricals’ Woman of the Year Roast
Aided by their traditionally eccentric parade and zany traditions, the Hasty Pudding Theatricals took to the streets on Jan. 31 to honor Elizabeth Banks.
Ben Platt Talks Theater, Hot Dogs, and Jewish Tradition at Pudding Man of the Year Ceremony
“I’m very honored to be on this list of men and women… and I’m going to put beautiful candies in here, thank you,” he said, donning a sparkly bra offered up by Pudding cast members.
Portrait of an Artist: Film Director Levan Akin
In his third feature film, “And Then We Danced,” director Levan Akin struck gold: After a standing ovation at Cannes, the indie darling won at festivals from Odessa to Sarajevo.
In ‘Oligarchy,’ Satire Becomes Cruelty
Scarlett Thomas’ latest novel “Oligarchy” is billed as a comedic look at the pressures girls face — mainly being beautiful and thin.
Portrait of an Artist: Kevin O’Hare, Director of the Royal Ballet
The Harvard Crimson spoke with O’Hare about his vision for the company, the company's new cinema program, and the future of ballet on film.
Portrait of an Artist: Echosmith’s Sydney Sierota
The Crimson sat down with Sierota to talk about what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and what inspires Echosmith almost a decade later.
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Actor Ben Platt accepts his HPT Man of the Year Award, along with a kiss on the cheek, Feb. 7.
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Bachi Valishvili (left) stars as Irakli and Levan Gelbakhiani (right) stars as Merab in "And Then We Danced" (2019), directed by Levan Akin.
‘Emma.’ is the Perfect Combination of Cheeky and Romantic
Although it never strays far from Jane Austen’s beloved novel, “Emma.” still manages to feel inventive and fresh in a sea of other adaptations.
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Anya Taylor-Joy stars as Emma Woodhouse in "Emma." (2020) directed by Autumn de Wilde.
‘Birds of Prey’ Is An Unapologetically Violent Cartoon
While “Birds of Prey” is mired in sloppy plotting, it is also embellished with a flourish of indulgent violence that seems lifted directly from its comic book origins.
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Margot Robbie stars as Harley Quinn in "Birds of Prey" (2020), directed by Cathy Yan.
The 2020 Oscars: A Live Blog
The Harvard Crimson Arts Board responds to the 2020 Academy Awards Broadcast — Live!
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Kristen Wiig and Maya Rudolph at the Oscars 2020 Saturday rehearsal.