Film
Watch ‘Us’ Twice
In comparison to its predecessor, “Us” falls a bit short in depth and intrigue, but it still confirms Jordan Peele’s status as one of Hollywood’s most promising and capable storytellers.
What’s New on Netflix: April 2019
Here are some films to look out for on Netflix this April, and some films to catch before they leave the platform.
‘Five Feet Apart’ is a Feel-Good Tear-Jerker, and Unsurprisingly So
For the most part, “Five Feet Apart” checks off all the boxes: Expect to chuckle liberally, cringe occasionally, and cry inevitably (although not quite when one would expect).
‘The Aftermath’ of a Disappointing Love Affair
Ultimately the film is an overly dramatic and shallow tale of a romance gone wrong.
‘Transit’ Is a Complex Study of War and Migration
“Transit” is not content with being a tear-jerker or just another WWII drama. Petzold distinguishes it with its almost psychological diagnostic of complicated human relationships and displacement.
‘The Hummingbird Project’ Has Charm But Lacks Clarity
Despite the film’s clumsy attempt at complexity, “The Hummingbird Project” ultimately shines because of the jumble of story threads that threaten to undermine it — that’s where the film gets its somewhat eccentric edge.
‘Captain Marvel’ Is About a Woman. That’s Not the Point.
Idealizing "Captain Marvel" as an answer to a long-standing feminist question feels incorrect, but so does disparaging it as inconsequential.
Inside the Film Library
The Film Studies Library is part of the Department of Visual and Environmental Studies and is located on the fourth floor of Sever Hall.
Yearning for a Revolution in ‘Infinite Football’
Porumboiu brings a unique insight to the documentary in drawing visual parallels between Ginghina’s ambitions and the future of Romanian modernization.
A Conversation with Park Chan-wook at the Harvard Film Archive
Acclaimed South Korean writer and director Park Chan-wook visited the Harvard Film Archives to discuss the influences of his signature filmmaking style.
What's New on Netflix: March 2019
Here are three particularly welcome additions — oldies but goodies — and two notable mentions coming to Netflix this month.
The Lasting Impact of Yalitza Aparicio, Star of ‘Roma’
Aparicio, a former educator in her town of Tlaxiaco, Oaxaca, did not even aspire to become an actress, yet the work she has done is nothing short of momentous for the indigenous people of Mexico.
Netflix’s ‘Paris Is Us’ Takes You Down the Rabbit Hole
However stunning the film’s cinematography, Vogler severely dilutes it with a mélange of incomprehensible monologues.
‘How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World’ A Satisfying Finish to the Trilogy
Almost a decade and two movies later, a new player comes into the picture — a romantic interest for Toothless.
‘Greta’: Just When Horror Movies Were Starting to Get Good Again…
A screenplay can make or break the film, and in this case, it turns "Greta" into a borderline-comedic dumpster fire.
