Crimson staff writer
Daniel S. de Castro
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Arts Vanity: On My Love-Hate Relationship with ‘Inception’
At the end of the day, my opinion of “Inception” at any given moment has much more to do with my current state of mind than anything else.
In ‘Imaginary Peaks,’ Katie Ives ’99 Explores More than Just Mountaineering
Well-researched and equally well-written, “Imaginary Peaks” is a compelling read, both for experienced mountaineers and for those that have yet to attempt their first climb.
‘You Better Be Lightning’ Review: Andrea Gibson Explores Love in the Real World
"You Better Be Lightning" exemplifies why Gibson is one of today’s premier poets, capable of moving readers through scenes of what life — and love — is actually like in the real world.
With ‘The Premise,’ B.J. Novak is Back and Better than Ever
In its two-episode premiere, “The Premise” proved itself to be a promising series that is timely, engaging, and thought-provoking.
‘‘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.