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Samantha H. Chung
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Artist Profile: Author Chloe Gong on Shakespeare, Cities, and the Messiness of Adulthood
This year, Gong returned with her adult genre debut, “Immortal Longings,” the first book in a gritty fantasy-romance trilogy loosely based on Shakespeare’s “Antony and Cleopatra.”
‘Flower’ Review: Blackpink’s Jisoo Delivers a Sophisticated Solo Debut
Jisoo is headed in a promising direction with her solo debut, and fans will be excited to see what she does next.
‘Chlorine’ Review: Forget What You Know About Mermaids
While “Chlorine” centers around a mermaid who narrates its story, the novel is far from a fairytale or Disney movie — it’s a brilliantly unsettling exploration of toxic competition, unhealthy power dynamics, and all of the messy grotesqueries of teenage girlhood.
‘Shadow and Bone’ Season Two Review: Stellar Performances, but Baffling Writing Choices
While the highly-anticipated second season carries some of the previous installment’s strengths, it crams in too many plotlines and the addition of surprising changes from Bardugo’s books work against the show’s coherence and thematic throughline.
‘Into the Woods’ Review: A Sparkling Revival of Sondheim’s Musical
A masterful take on the beloved Sondheim musical, the award-winning revival manages to make the show — which premiered on Broadway in 1987 — still seem fresh.
‘This Is Why’ Album Review: Paramore’s Anthems for an Anxious Generation
Overall, “This Is Why” is a testament to Paramore’s longevity, showcasing the natural evolution and maturity of their sound.
Your Next Valentine’s Day Read: Our Favorite Love Stories
A list of the Harvard Crimson Art's favorite Valentine's Day reads to add to your bookshelves!
Arts Vanity: Top 5 Websites I’ve Had to Block This Year to Save My Productivity
After a year, I’ve amassed quite the list of time-wasting sinkholes, from the general to the embarrassingly niche, that I will never allow my browser to navigate to again.
Music Video Breakdown: Taylor Swift’s ‘Anti-Hero’
“P.S. There’s no secret encoded message that means something else. Love, Taylor.”
Concert Review: Japanese Breakfast Is Jubilant At Roadrunner
Zauner was completely at home on the stage, bringing her charisma and passion to the large venue. She loves to perform, and she wanted the audience to know it.