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Jenna R. Overton

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‘Glen Ross’ Falters Despite Solid Acting

By Jenna R. Overton  • 

Despite sold very well executed acting performances, the HRDC's production of "Glengarry Glen Ross" falters due to some ill-advised directing decisions.


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'Kevin' an Incomplete Horror Film

By Jenna R. Overton  • 

"We Need to Talk About Kevin" features two noteworthy performances, but does not delve deeper into psychological motivation.


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Fresh ‘Like Crazy’ Offers Realistic Romance

By Jenna R. Overton  • 

As an emotional drama with believable actors and enough style to set it apart, “Like Crazy” successfully breaks the mold of sappy romance movies while still necessitating a box of tissues.


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Teaching with TV

By Jenna R. Overton  • 

Harvard students and faculty use the cultural representations in TV shows as important tools for academic study.


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Jonah Hill Sits Down with Crimson Arts

By Jenna R. Overton  • 

The Harvard Crimson sits down with Jonah Hill who is in Boston promoting his new film Moneyball, in theaters September 23rd. Check it out!


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Jonah Hill ‘Just Wants to Make Cool Stuff’

By Jenna R. Overton  • 

In just over five years, Jonah Hill has gone from being a side-splitting minor character in assorted Judd Apatow movies to an actor widely recognized for his unmistakable talent, even outside of comedy films.


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Zombies, Spoons, and Water Guns—House Games Abound

By Jenna R. Overton  • 

If you suddenly find yourself in the midst of a vicious water gun fight on Mt. Auburn Street, or if you happen to witness fellow students wielding plastic spoons like grenades, do not fear; you are not crazy and these events really are taking place.


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Tony Porter Calls on Men to Stop Violence

By Jenna R. Overton  • 

Tony Porter, co-founder of A Call to Men, told a mostly male audience that the dominant perceptions of manhood must ...


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Britney Spears Cements Comeback on ‘Femme Fatale’

By Jenna R. Overton  • 

The album is comprised almost entirely of electronic dance music, but within that genre, the pop icon proves successful yet again at refracting current mainstream trends through a style undeniably her own.


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Grace, Palmer Rise in Hollywood Ranks

By Jenna R. Overton  • 

Don’t let their lack of pretension fool you—the two young stars’ new film, “Take Me Home Tonight,” looks to be a career stepping-stone for both.

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Jonah Hill Harvard Crimson Interview

The Harvard Crimson sits down with Jonah Hill who is in Boston promoting his new film Moneyball, in theaters September 23rd.


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Portrait of an Artist: Devon Ray Williams '10-'11

This week, Arts highlights hip-hop artist Devon Ray Williams '10-'11 in their Portrait of an Artist series.

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