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Jaden S. Thompson

Arts Chair Jaden S. Thompson can be reached at [email protected]

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Harvard Author Spotlight: A’Lelia Bundles ’74 Understands the Power of Storytelling

By Jaden S. Thompson  • 

In an interview with The Harvard Crimson, Bundles discussed her latest work, her time at Harvard, and her writing process.


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Concert Review: Stromae Brings a ‘Multitude’ of Genres to Boston

By Jaden S. Thompson  • 

The multi-hyphenate artist stopped by Boston University for the last date of the U.S. leg of his “Multitude” tour, named after his latest album.


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Jennifer Coolidge Honored as 73rd Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year

By Jaden S. Thompson  • 

It was only 12 degrees outside in Harvard Square on Feb. 4, but dangerously freezing temperatures didn’t stop die-hard Jennifer Coolidge fans.


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Damien Chazelle ’07 on His New Movie ‘Babylon’ and His Experience Studying Film at Harvard

The Harvard Crimson interviewed Damien Chazelle ahead of the release of “Babylon,” discussing his inspiration for the story as well as his experience studying film at Harvard.


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Editors' Note: To Our Friends

A note from the Arts Chairs of the 149th Guard of The Harvard Crimson.


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Arts Vanity: A Playlist for When You Miss the Quad Shuttle, But It’s All Songs from the ‘Shrek’ Franchise

By Jaden S. Thompson  • 

Here is a carefully curated playlist of songs to listen to when the Quad-Yard Express pulls away when you are just a few yards away from the door.


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The Hidden History of Slavery at Christ Church: Nicole Piepenbrink on Her Film ‘HERE LIES DARBY VASSALL’

By Jaden S. Thompson  • 

In the hustle of their daily commutes, most of those who pass by Cambridge’s Christ Church do so without a second glance. The average passerby has no idea there is a tomb in the basement holding the remains of a formerly enslaved person. His name was Darby Vassall.


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Jacob Collier Concert Review: Rising Star Connects With His Audience In Boston

By Jaden S. Thompson  • 

Collier's concerts are not just about showing off his wide-ranging talents, but about fostering meaningful engagement with his audience.


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From Cannes: ‘Holy Spider' is a Grim Depiction of Patriarchal Violence

By Jaden S. Thompson  • 

With Amir-Ebrahimi bold and arresting performance at the foreground, Abassi’s film is an unflinchingly grim depiction of the toll of patriarchal violence.


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From Cannes: ‘Stars at Noon’ is a Well-Acted Yet Muddled Thriller-Romance

By Jaden S. Thompson  • 

Denis’s latest effort is commendable for its exciting pace and distinctively sultry mood, but the romance at the core of the film is not strong enough to fully draw audiences into the muddled world of its underwritten protagonists.

Latest Media

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Cannes Film Festival 2022

The Harvard Crimson sends two writers — Jaden S. Thompson ‘23 and Harper R. Oreck ‘23 — to France to cover the 75th annual Cannes Film Festival.

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