Crimson staff writer
Daniel S. de Castro
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‘‘96 Bulls’ Review: Kota the Friend’s Deceptively Deep New Single
With his versatility as an artist on full display in “‘96 Bulls,” Kota the Friend draws attention to his inherent duality as a person.
‘The Card Counter’ Review: A Movie Written by a Writer for Other Writers
“The Card Counter” is a film that invites questions and inspires reflection: There are layers to understanding the work, and the screening experience does not end after leaving the theater.
‘In the Lateness of the World’ Review: A Meditative Journey through Thought and Time
While they don’t tell a single story, the individual poems that make up “In the Lateness of the World” take the reader on a meditative journey.
‘You Belong Here Now’ Review: A Casual Read Lacking a Touch of Detail
In the end, “You Belong Here Now” is a novel that suffers from a paradox of complexity: at times too simple, and at others too complicated.
Music Video Breakdown: “Show Me Up” by Lil Tecca
The physical and temporal distortion of the video are the perfect backdrop to the trance-like song that they are meant to represent.
‘Nancy’ Review: A Poetic Look into Chilean Society
Originally written in Spanish, the recently translated "Nancy" by Chilean author Bruno Lloret tells a raw and heart-wrenching story of survival.
‘What Sammy Knew’ Review: Not Just Another Coming-of-Age Story
David Laskin tells a timeless tale of maturity set against a backdrop of 1970s New York.
‘The Midnight Library’: A Tale of What Could Have Been
Haig chooses to pursue the repetitive, predictable plot that reveals itself less than a third of the way into the book.
Portrait of an Artist: Gary Golio
Gary Golio recently sat down with The Harvard Crimson to discuss his latest projects, writing picture books, and his decision to become an author.
Music Video Breakdown: 'Losses' by Lil Tjay
With the first note of the song’s despondent melody, the video cuts to a shot of Lil Tjay sitting on the hood of an expensive-looking sedan.