Brian A. Feldman
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"Pain & Gain" Defines an Aesthetic
“Pain & Gain” is, in the end, a charming paradox. It is the least Michael-Bay film Bay has ever made, containing nearly none of the reckless destruction for which he is known. Yet somehow, it is also the most Michael-Bay a film can get, distilling all of his cinematic techniques down to their essence and deconstructing the aspects that fall into the Bay aesthetic.
“G.I. Joe” A No-Go
"G.I. Joe: Retaliation" is the sequel to the 2009 film "G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra" and picks up where it left off. The film stars Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and includes the star of the previous film, Channing Tatum. "Retaliation" struggles because it never decides whether it is a comedy or a serious action movie.
"Olympus" Unforgivably Forgettable
Without a doubt, "Olympus Has Fallen" is the most forgettable film in quite some time. It has come and it will go and it will have changed nothing. It is not bad art, it simply fails to fulfill the minimum requirements of a piece of art. It is inconsequential, and it is not worth a second thought.
"Bizarre Ride" Returns in Blaze of Irreverent Glory
Classic rap album "Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde" performed in full as part of a 20 year anniversary tour at The Middle East.
Pumpkin Spice Latte Challenge
FM wanted to know: which of the five Starbucks in Harvard Square makes the best Pumpkin Spice Latte?
‘Cloud Atlas’ Maps Out What It Can
That intangible feeling watching a great film is there in "Cloud Atlas," even if that great film is unfortunately absent.
‘Argo’ Marries Hollywood and Iranian Politics
Ben Affleck manages to display his directorial skill, deftly combining scenarios of Hollywood excess and pessimistic espionage operations.
‘Looper’ Transcends Time Travel Genre
With clever film references galore, standout acting by Joseph Gordon Levitt and Pierce Gagnon, and the occasional laugh, “Looper” builds upon previous time travel films, rather than shallowly aping them.
Das Racist Delivers Irreverent Sarcasm
This article about Das Racist almost never happened.
‘Bully’ Targets Problem, but not Solution
“Bully” presents how awful bullying is on its victims and those around the victim. But by starting a conversation and then placing the onus on the viewer to do something, the film ultimately feels like a shirking of responsibility.
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The Pumpkin Spice Latte Challenge
Brian A. Feldman compares pumpkin spice lattes from all five Starbucks in Harvard Square.
The Crimson FM Chickwich Challenge
The Harvard Crimson challenged five teams of two Harvard students to eat a chickwich in each of the college's 12 dining halls.
Cast of 'The Wire' Visits Harvard
The Crimson sits down with two cast members from HBO's The Wire, Andre Royo and Jamie Hector, to learn about their experience on the show, thoughts on its educational influence and more.