Film
Artist Profile: Ty Kim on ‘Earl.’ and the Power of Passion
Both Ty Kim and Earl Kim’s stories reveal the power of passion and art, which transcends even the most confounding circumstances.
‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Retrospective: So Brilliant, You Can’t Rip it Off
All of the world’s problems would be solved if humanity collectively sat down and watched the original animated film.
‘Black Bag’ Review: The Elegance of Espionage
Prolific director Steven Soderbergh is back with “Black Bag,” a sleek film about spies and treachery — but mostly marriage.
The Best Movies to Get You Hyped (or Relaxed) for Every Spring Break Vibe
Before you pack your bags — or your one overweight carry-on bag — queue up one of these films with your friends to get into the spring break state of mind.
Filmmakers and Activists Talk #StandWithHer Movement at IOP Forum
The panel, which featured Ziauddin Yousafzai, the father of Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai, reflected on the #StandWithHer movement — a global campaign inspired by Pahuja’s Oscar-nominated film To Kill a Tiger — which highlights women’s security and the role of men in gender equality.
Revisiting ‘Repulsion’ 60 Years Later Amid Polanski’s Criminal Charges
"Repulsion" is a horror film whose themes of sexual violence have new implications in light of Roman Polanski’s history of sexual assault.
‘Pretty Woman’ Retrospective: Skewing Our Generation’s Perception of Love, Even 35 Years Later
35 years later, revisiting "Pretty Woman" prompts us to question whether rom-coms have overly glamorized and idealized the concept of love.
‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Review: Can Sam Wilson Carry on Captain America’s Legacy?
Amidst a political current of polarity and extremity, “Captain America: Brave New World,” directed by Julius Onah, endeavors to swoop in and save the day.
In Tribute to David Lynch: The Brattle Commemorates the Late Filmmaker
From Feb. 24 to 27, cinephiles gathered at The Brattle Theatre to celebrate the visionary work of David Lynch.
‘Mickey 17’ Review: Sci-fi Wackiness Paired With Capitalist Critique
Sometimes the world just needs to see Robert Pattinson in space with a strange accent, and “Mickey 17” is here to satisfy that urge.
‘The Sound Of Music’ Retrospective: Are the Hills Alive and Well 60 Years Later?
While the film is not of modern standards, its place in cultural history is undeniable and its lessons remain as relevant as ever.
‘The Breakfast Club’: 40 Years Later And Viewers Can’t Forget About It
After 40 years of “The Breakfast Club,” is the film still relevant to the youth of today?
Artist Profile: Haden Guest on the Harvard Film Archive and Great Cinema
Haden Guest believes a broader perspective on cinema is necessary to understand and recognize the constant innovation in film.
Can the Marvel Cinematic Universe Return to its Former Glory?
The post-Endgame MCU has been plagued by box office flops and critical misfires that have left the franchise struggling to recapture its glory.
‘Paddington in Peru’ Review: Bear-y Fun, but Missing Some Marmalade Magic
The high point of this Paddington film is its gentle-natured spirit and earnest heart.
Case for Best Picture: Vignettes by The Crimson’s Arts Board
Members of The Crimson’s Arts Board make the case for which of the 10 nominated films will win the prestigious Best Picture title.
‘The Monkey’ Review: Making Horror Camp Again
Osgood Perkins makes weird films and “The Monkey” wields the director’s eccentricities to its benefit.
‘Ben-Hur’ 65 Years Later and the Lasting Popularity of Epics
“Ben-Hur” (1959), which celebrated its 65th anniversary this past November, stands as a quintessential example of everything an epic is and should be.
From Sundance: 'Zodiac Killer Project' is a Witty Meta-Documentary That is Overly Self-Indulgent
"Zodiac Killer Project" suffers from a painfully formulaic structure and hypocritical philosophy.
From Sundance: ‘Jimpa’ is A Tender Ode to Complicated Love
“Jimpa” is energized by unconditional kindness and love, no matter the label, the situation, and how a person creates their space in this world.
Artist Profile: Sky Hopinka on Telling Indigenous Stories in the 21st Century
By focusing on his personal experiences, Hopinka creates space for the multiple voices of Tribal Nations.
From Sundance: ‘Rebuilding’ is an Exquisite Portrait of Community
Salcedo visualizes the narrative with alternating shots of its monstrosity in barren woodlands and divinity through its enrapturing pink sunsets.
From Sundance: Jennifer Lopez Dazzles in ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman'
“Kiss of the Spider Woman” is very much its own thing — a template that more films should follow.
From Sundance: ‘André is an Idiot’ is Brilliant
Thus, “André is an Idiot” is at once a PSA and biography; the documentary, like its subject, is irreverent, tragic, and gripping.
From Sundance: ‘The Thing With Feathers’ Falls Prey to Its Overarching Metaphor
Story should always take precedence over metaphor, which is why films like “The Thing With Feathers” are almost always doomed to fail.