Film
‘Crimson Peak’ Retrospective: Del Toro’s Hallmark Fantasy Comes to Netflix
Ultimately, “Crimson Peak” is working within a distinct genre: a contemporary fairy tale told through a horror lens, with equal parts Gothic melodrama and gruesome violence.
‘Shiva Baby’ Review: A Horrifically Funny Masterpiece
Overall, “Shiva Baby” shows a bright future for new, queer stories in filmmaking. It’s an expertly directed portrait of an extended family and all the complexities, questions, and deceptions that come with it.
‘Night in Paradise’ Review: A Gangster Film that Relies Too Much on Shock Value
Despite the masterful cinematography that elegantly captures the irony between the serene ocean view setting and the violent, gory shootouts, “Night in Paradise” scrambles to rely on its ghastly shock value to tell an otherwise dull story of Korean mobsters.
Women Director Spotlight: Mira Nair
In a career spanning more than 30 years, Nair has always been and continues to remain an important voice for South Asian stories on screen.
Harvard Foundation Honors Taraji Henson with 2021 Artist of the Year Award
The Harvard Foundation for Intercultural and Race Relations awarded actress, director, and producer Taraji P. Henson the Artist of the Year award at its annual Cultural Rhythms event earlier this month.
‘Ammonite’ Review: Francis Lee’s Barebones Beauty
It hits all the right marks — the cinematography is stunning, the acting is superb, the script sparse but beautiful. But ultimately, its emotional core leaves viewers unfulfilled.
‘Sentinelle’ Review: A Revenge Story With Unfulfilled Potential
“Sentinelle” ultimately falls short for those who want more poignancy from a narrative that carries so much potential for social commentary.
‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’ Review: It Didn’t Need To Be Four Hours Long
It is wonderful that a director has been given the opportunity to correct the changes and have his artistic vision honored. However, the end result feels drawn out, convoluted and repetitive — it screams vanity project rather than landmark superhero film.
‘Cherry’ Review: A Wild Ride through Addiction, War, and Love
In “Cherry,” the Russo brothers’ recent directorial effort starring Tom Holland, the audience gets a glimpse into the life of a man plagued by feelings of predestination and caught deep in the throes of PTSD.
‘The Father’ Review: A Heartbreaking Depiction of Dementia
With strikingly immersive storytelling, “The Father” forces its audience to assume the perspective of its protagonist, ensuring that they will feel anything but detached from his deeply emotive story.
‘Moxie’ Review: White Feminism and How Not to Write a Movie
“Moxie,” one of the newest Netflix original movies, attempts to tell an inspiring feminist story, but the end product is yet another microagressive, white feminist narrative — and the whole time, viewers are watching the wrong main character.
Bob Odenkirk on the Average Joes in Action and His Upcoming Movie, ‘Nobody’
On March 19, The Harvard Crimson joined Odenkirk as part of a virtual roundtable to discuss his foray into the realm of action entertainment, the production experience, and the significance of representing the “nobodies” of the world.
‘The Little Things’ Review: An Incredible Piece of Classic Crime Fiction
With an array of artfully shot scenes, “The Little Things” brings back the feel of a classic crime thriller.
‘Yes Day’ Review: A Forced But Fun Family Comedy
“Yes Day” explores what happens when preteens acquire every wish their heart desires: For 24 hours, parents Allison and Carlos Torres (Jennifer Garner and Édgar Ramírez) must say “yes” to all of their three children’s requests.
‘Promising Young Woman’ Review: Hardly a Feminist Pièce de Résistance
“Promising Young Woman” failed to deliver on all counts — offering only a reductive and tonally incoherent narrative with a harmful message around violence, survival and justice.
‘News of the World’ Review: A Humble Reminder of The Power of Storytelling
“News of the World” transcends its modest Western derivation to deliver a poignant tale about building connections where humanity is scarce, affirming the beauty and importance of storytelling along the way.
Harvard Law School Film Screening, Discussion Scrutinize Influence of Misdemeanors in Criminal Justice System
Academics and advocates gathered for a panel discussion Thursday following a screening of a documentary based on HLS professor Alexandra Natapoff’s book about the influence of misdemeanors on America’s criminal justice system.
‘I Care A Lot’ Review: A Messy Attack of the Enterprising Girl-Boss
“I Care A Lot” is mostly compelling. While Pike is certainly the standout, the film features strong performances across the board.
'Test Pattern' Still
Robert Ouyang Rusli composed the score for "Test Pattern" (2019), directed by Shatara Michelle Ford.
‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ Review: A Wonderful Film, and a Missed Opportunity
“Raya and the Last Dragon” is an uplifting, action-packed, beautifully animated film with a lot of heart, and a worthy addition to the Disney canon. But being a part of that canon inevitably comes with limitations.
Portrait of An Artist: Robert Ouyang Rusli
Robert Ouyang Rusli is an Asian American musician and film composer. They scored Shatara Michelle Ford’s meditative, haunting debut film “Test Pattern,” which is available for rent now in Kino Lorber virtual cinemas.
‘The Dig’ Review: The Astounding True Story About a Man Who Really Loves Dirt
With inspiring performances, “The Dig” manages to be a heartwarming and exciting film.
'To All The Boys: Always and Forever’: Closure Has Never Felt So Satisfying
The script for the finale is the most complex one yet. It sets up an intricate network of themes and narrative devices that are returned to and advanced with precision.
‘The Life Ahead’ Review Illustrates a Realistic but Directionless Life Ahead
“The Life Ahead” is a breathtaking work of art that can be admired for its emotionality and realistic perspective.
‘Minari’ Review: A Subtle Asian Film
“Minari” is a beautiful film. Yes, because of its grounded, lush depiction of rural America, but also because of the story it tells: the immigrant experience — the American experience — and all its idiosyncrasies, its ups and downs, and its unparalleled beauty.