TV
Everyone Needs to Watch the 'Frozen 2' Documentary
Now, in the most objective opinion of this reviewer (for whom, in the spirit of full transparency, this will be the third “Frozen 2”-related piece he’s written for The Crimson), this is misguided. Animation is serious business.
Want to Watch ‘The Help’? Here Are 36 Things To Do Instead.
Want to watch “The Help?” Enjoy these Black entertainment staples instead.
‘Love, Victor’ Plays It Too Safe
Despite the writers’ best attempts in the first episode, “Love, Victor” never manages to shake off the shortcomings of the original film. It feels too — in a word — safe.
In Its Premiere, ‘Mrs. America’ is the Phyllis Schlafly Nostalgia Piece Nobody Needs
“Mrs. America” is impressively acted and designed. Its competence, however, can’t save it from the filmmakers’ alienating eagerness to find the likable qualities in Schlafly, ignoring the real damage she did.
Celebrities and Health Care Workers Come Together for ‘One World: Together at Home’
“Tonight is not a fundraiser, so put your wallets away,” Lady Gaga said to her viewers prior to the start of the World Health Organization and Global Citizen’s “One World: Together at Home” event.
‘Never Have I Ever’ Found a Netflix Series So Endearing
Mindy Kaling has already given us so much. But her new show, “Never Have I Ever,” co-created with Lang Fisher, might be her most meaningful contribution to television yet.
‘Normal People’ Gives a Remarkable Portrait of Class Conscious Love
In a way, Rooney’s unique style makes her characters embody one organism: It is as if they give up their souls to be part of a Sally Rooney Leviathan. In the show, Connell and Marianne are clearly cut from the same cloth, but their individual perspectives are emphasized.
‘Unorthodox’: A Compelling Bildungsroman
“Unorthodox” is incredibly structurally sound, carefully weaving the past into the present-day story through flashbacks.
An Absolutely Wonderful Thing: ‘Parks and Recreation’ Returns for Quarantine Reunion
For a Parks and Rec virgin, I’m sure the special was reasonably enjoyable. For anyone who’s watched the show in its entirety — or in my case, five times over — it was an endless barrage of nostalgia-tapping references, jokes, and guest appearances.
One Big, Sweaty, Tired ‘Survivor’ Family
Nothing is more thrilling to us, the viewers, than an increasing sense of collective control over the game. It’s less a power struggle than a strong-willed crew of fans, players, and producers growing together into a real “Survivor” family where we get the kids on weekends.
‘Tigertail,’ A Taiwanese American Awakening
"Tigertail" is a story about our parents, born of Yang’s attempt to learn about his own — and in making this film, Yang calls upon us to do the same.
‘Tiger King’: The Too-Crazy-To-Be-True Cure For Quarantine Boredom
With much of the country stuck inside, Exotic, his larger-than-life crew of misfit employees, and his charismatic rivals offer exactly what viewers are looking for: an immersive world that, despite being nonfiction, is even more unbelievable than the one we live in.
Missing Sports
What media outlets cannot possibly compensate for is the fact that sports are more than just reliable. They are communal and, especially in times of crisis, inspiring.
‘Making the Cut’ Hasn’t Made the Cut — Yet
The problem at the heart of “Making the Cut" is that even the judges are far more interesting and dramatic than the competitors.
‘Little Fires Everywhere’ is More of a Slow Smolder
Is it inevitable that a TV adaptation will be less nuanced, less well-executed than its literary counterpart? “Little Fires Everywhere” seems to confirm this theory.
Hulu’s ‘Hillary’ Thinks Back When We Should Look Forward
The show diverges little from the documentary form — fluid and insightful, but unremarkable.
‘On the Wings of Keeradacks’ Feels Like Just Another Episode
“On the Wings of the Keeradacks” feels just like any random episode from the more than one hundred in the series library.
‘A Distant Echo’: The Canon, Revised?
Despite presenting two significant continuity issues within the context of the “Star Wars” franchise, the second episode of Season Seven is incredible content nonetheless.
‘I Am Not Okay with This’ is a Charming, Binge-Worthy Take on the Paranormal Teen Trope
“I Am Not Okay with This” avoids becoming a stale imitation thanks to its stylized worldbuilding and vibrant performances, which combine to addicting effect.
‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars’: A Long Awaited Return
Even after almost a decade of waiting, the show maintains its style, delivers on its story, and gives fans what they want: in-depth chronicles of the struggles during the Clone Wars Era.
A Modern Retelling of ‘High Fidelity’ Raises the Bar for Romantic Comedies
While honoring the uniquely original premise of its source material, “High Fidelity” is a candid and modern rendition fit for 2020.
‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ Comes Back With a Bang for Season Seven
"Brooklyn Nine-Nine" delivers a classic combination of tense police business, fast-paced comedy, and touching moments in a premiere that bodes well for the rest of the season.
Relationships are Built and Broken on the 40th Premiere of ‘Survivor’
The gameplay this season promises to be cutthroat. The $2 million cash prize — now the largest grand prize in reality show history — seems to be a major factor.
Portrait of an Artist: Colleen A. McGuinness ’99
The Emmy nominated writer sat down with The Harvard Crimson to discuss her diverse comedic inspirations, writing process, and favorite memories from writing for “30 Rock.”
The End for ‘BoJack Horseman’
The truth is that words cannot do justice to this show. Its ability to package difficult, complex issues in a digestible, hilarious package is incredible.