Crimson staff writer

Daniel P. Pinckney

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‘Poor Things’ Review: A Weirdly Wonderful Modern Frankenstein

Lanthimos’s creative and incisive critique of the human condition in "Poor Things" deserves praise.


‘The Hive and the Honey’ Review: A Buzzworthy Fiction Collection

With a focus on how different displaced communities of Koreans respond to their new circumstances, Yoon grapples with issues of violence, fatherhood, and alienation.


‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ Review: New Heights for Spider-Man

“Across the Spider-Verse” is a success in coloring Miles Morales’s world with more mature themes and characters while doubling down on the original's incredible animation and music.


Concert Review: Kali Uchis is a Modern Venus Onstage

In a performance that was both statuesque and sensual, Kali Uchis entertained a packed crowd of fans at MGM Music Hall at Fenway on May 10.


Harvard Author Profile: Aarya A. Kaushik ’24

Following nearly 50 attempts to publish her work in magazines, Kaushik ultimately self-published — enabling her authentic, undistilled voice to shine through in her work.


Comfort Shows To Get You Through Finals

In honor of the end of the semester, here is a selection of the Arts board's favorite comfort shows.


Essential Sunglasses for Enjoying Harvard’s Two Weeks of Sunshine

With different frames for every vibe, it can be hard to find one pair that goes with everything.


Video Games Should Not Need the HBO Treatment

Critics should recognize the unique abilities of video games, especially as a means to elevate the entire artistic experience.


‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’ Review: A Surprisingly Deep Animated Adventure

Rollicking and surprisingly moving, “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” offers a sincere ode to living mindfully that will resonate with audiences of all ages.


‘Andor’ Premiere Review: A New Hope for Disney Star Wars

From the outset, “Andor” strives to both illuminate a new side of the galaxy and to appeal to fans of George Lucas’s original film trilogy.