Film
‘To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You’: A Postscript with Charming Depth
The film holds at its core the irresistible radiance of young romance, telling a palpable love story that can thaw even the coldest of hearts.
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.
‘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.
‘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.
The 2020 Oscars: A Live Blog
The Harvard Crimson Arts Board responds to the 2020 Academy Awards Broadcast — Live!
Nazi Satire 'Jojo Rabbit' Is Too Obvious to Land a Punch
With “Jojo Rabbit,” a coming-of-age Nazi comedy, modish writer and director Taika Waititi makes a big wager: that audiences will swallow their initial discomfort long enough to decide that Waititi has actually fashioned a brilliant mockery of Nazism and bigotry.
Oscars 2020 Preview
On Feb. 9, the Academy Awards will announce its 2020 list of winners. Here's a complete analysis of the 17 categories eligible for live action feature films.
Oscars 2020: What Will Win Best Picture?
This year, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences nominated nine films for Best Picture in one of the most amazing years for film in recent memory.
A Decade in Review: Comedy
Reflecting on the greatest comedy films of the last decade reminds us why we go to the cinema in the first place.
‘Bombshell’ Breaks Down in Execution of Complex Story
While the film features several compelling performances and competent worldbuilding, it is burdened by its pacing and incomplete character arcs.
'Star Wars: Episode IX — The Rise of Skywalker': The Force is Kinda Strong With This One
“The Rise of Skywalker’s” mistakes are so apparent and avoidable that it's frustrating seeing how much better of a film it could have been.
'Uncut Gems' Revels in Chaos
This film is not a cautionary tale, nor is it a story of redemption — it is a portrait of one man’s steady, irrevocable loss of power.
A Decade in Review: Superheroes
Perhaps no trend in the film industry was as visceral and as encompassing in the 2010s as the growth of superhero films, which have cemented themselves as pop culture phenomena.
‘1917’: Cinema at its Most Powerful
“1917” is more than a gripping drama; it’s an experience that feels urgently lived-in and uniquely sensory.
I Autopsied ‘Cats’ So You Don’t Have to See It
Giving “Cats” one star is an unfortunate concession rooted in disgusted pity.
You Probably Know Some of the Characters in ‘Knives Out’
“Knives Out” evokes memories of Agatha Christie novels: a small cast of characters, multiple petty squabbles, and one charmingly-accented detective.
‘Little Women’ is Fatally Indecisive
Without question, Greta Gerwig’s “Little Women” is gorgeous and impressive in many ways. But with Ronan’s meandering, unsatisfying Jo at the helm, this beautiful, saccharine update’s wavering heart holds it back from its real potential.
Top 10 Films of 2019
The Crimson Arts Board presents its TV favorites of the year, from "Parasite" to "Hustlers."
‘The Two Popes’: An Endearing Introspection
“The Two Popes” is a stunning thematic achievement in building bridges; it’s unabashedly politically charged (and unmistakably pro-Francis), but Meirelles’ film does what it sets out to do well.
In ‘Marriage Story,’ A Showbiz Marriage on the Rocks
For Charlie and Nicole, love and art are so intertwined, they are practically interchangeable. Perhaps the greatest tragedy is that they cannot achieve either one together.
Winners of the Best Documentary Award in the 2019 Cannes Film Festival Come to Lowell House
On Nov. 14, Lowell House hosted an event with Waad al-Kateab and Edward Watts, the directors of “For Sama,” which won L'Œil d'or, the Best Documentary award, at the Cannes Film Festival this year.
‘A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood’: Heartfelt Sincerity At Its Finest
Unrelentingly sweet but surprisingly therapeutic, director Marielle Heller’s “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” transcends the genre norms that have defined uplifting, awards-friendly biopics for decades.
‘Doctor Sleep’ Shines, Despite Its Flaws
Though the film suffers from a hefty length, some failings, and a heavy reliance on Kubrick’s original film, “Doctor Sleep” is a worthy addition to the King filmic canon and it succeeds in repairing many of the mistakes made by its predecessor.
‘Frozen 2’ Is Well-Worth the Six Year Wait
Whatever goes on at Disney Animation Studios seems to be working, because “Frozen 2” is yet another indomitable, enjoyable powerhouse of an animated movie, and joins the canon of Disney classics — and in some ways, redefines it.
Creating New Tradition: The Lowell House Film Series Welcomes Waad al-Kateab and Graham A. Sack ’03
In the second week of November, Lowell House will be hosting two award winning filmmakers.