Film
Want to Watch ‘The Help’? Here Are 36 Things To Do Instead.
Want to watch “The Help?” Enjoy these Black entertainment staples instead.
‘Dolemite Is My Name’ Is An Unstoppably Hilarious Tribute To The Obscene
Overtly vulgar and salacious, “Dolemite Is My Name” is an unabashed celebration of the spirit and life of 1970s blaxploitation-era film icon Rudy Ray Moore (Eddie Murphy).
‘First Cow’ Disappoints With Its On-Again Off-Again Diegetic World
In her latest film “First Cow,” writer-director Kelly Reichardt follows the story of Cookie (John Magaro), a man just ousted from a group of fur trappers in early 19th century America.
‘Lost Girls’ Demands To Be Watched
This moody biopic, helmed by director Liz Garbus, admirably strives to humanize the victims of tragedy and analyze the dynamics of their families following the events.
‘The Invisible Man’ Flips the Script: A Chilling Remake Gives Women a Voice
Director Leigh Whannell freshens the classic tale by following not the titular invisible man, but a new character instead. Enter Cecilia Kass.
‘Waves’ Showcases the Nature of Narratives
“Waves,” the latest A24 film directed by Trey Edward Shults, takes us on the roller coaster ride of suburban American adolescence.
Iger Leaves Disney’s Future Uncertain After Stepping Down as CEO
No one can deny Bob Iger’s place in Hollywood history: Under his leadership as CEO of The Walt Disney Company, the Mouse House set unprecedented box office records.
'The Way Back' is Ben Affleck’s Redemption
Less a tour-de-force sports drama than one man’s journey towards redemption and sobriety, “The Way Back” marks director Gavin O’Connor’s first sports film since “Warrior” (2011).
Portrait of an Artist: Director Andrew Heckler
The Harvard Crimson spoke with Heckler about how going undercover in the KKK to research for "Burden" motivated his storytelling.
What's New on Netflix: March 2020
Every month the streaming platform loses some treasured titles, but gains some new ones, too. Here are movies worth looking out for on Netflix in March 2020.
Looking Back at Wes Anderson’s Films
Anderson specializes in films that have not merely strayed off the beaten path, but rather have taken a left-turn into the ocean.
Autumn de Wilde and Anya Taylor-Joy Discuss the Crazy Coincidences and Timeless Relatability of 'Emma.'
Autumn de Wilde is the latest director to bring this romantic satire of hubris and misunderstandings to the big screen, casting Anya Taylor-Joy as her witty but vain heroine.
'Onward' Tries to Bring Magic to the Mundane
“Onward” is by no means a bad film. At this point, it’s questionable whether Disney-Pixar is capable of producing one. Yet the lack of emotional clarity lingers.
A Decade in Review: Action
The 2010s were a groundbreaking decade for action, from fast paced racing pictures and standout fight choreography to surprisingly beautifully shot films.
‘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.