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‘The Taste of Things’ Review: Savoring Life and Love

By Xander D. Patton  • 

Ultimately, this film expertly displays its love for cooking just as much as it captures its love for telling a beautiful story.


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‘Argylle’ Review: Flying Cats and Rhythms of Love

By Xander D. Patton  • 

For the most part, “Argylle” is fun, with many over the top, heavily choreographed scenes that keep viewers craving similar antics.


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‘Scott Pilgrim Takes Off’ Series Review: A New Lens for an Old Story

By Xander D. Patton  • 

Always full of video game references and a deep love for pop culture in general, the creative freedom of leaning into an anime style opens many new doors for what "Scott Pilgrim" can do visually when not constrained by reality.


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‘Blue Man Group’ Review: The Absurd at Its Best

By Xander D. Patton  • 

Part comedy show, part rave, part immense musical performance, Blue Man Group strives to create an unforgettable experience for its audience.


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‘Saw X’ Review: The Last Game

By Xander D. Patton  • 

"Saw X" replicates many of the elements characteristic of the “Saw” films that fans have come to know and love.


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‘A Haunting in Venice’ Review

By Xander D. Patton  • 

“A Haunting in Venice” marks the third installment in director Kenneth Branagh’s series of adaptations of Agatha Christie’s murder mystery novels.


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Harvard ARTS FIRST Festival Brings Community to Campus

Much like the events from the festival ignited curiosity and wonder in viewers, the ARTS FIRST Festival sparked a sense of unity across the Harvard community.


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“Murder Mystery 2” Review - Alibis, Lies, and Plenty of Dead Guys

By Xander D. Patton  • 

After the couple’s success solving the big case of the first film, they decide to open a detective business and mysterious mayhem ensues.


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From The Boston Underground Film Festival: 'The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster' Review

By Xander D. Patton  • 

“The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster” is an explosively powerful film that turns the classic novel “Frankenstein” on its head.


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From The Boston Underground Film Festival: ‘The Nightsiren’ is a Tale of Inclusion, Community, and Womanhood

By Xander D. Patton  • 

Screened last week on March 22, “The Nightsiren” glued audiences to their seats with shock at the Boston Underground Film Festival.

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