Arts
‘Tone-Deaf’ Fails to Hit the Right Note
This film is a must-see in the same way that “Sharknado” or “The Human Centipede” are must-sees — purely for their shock value.
An Interview with Boston Calling Co-Founder Brian Appel
"Over the last 10 festivals, we’ve booked really diverse line ups, so you’ve got a lot of hip hop, a lot of indie rock, DJs, rock and roll bands, comedians, even podcasts. If I had to say there’s one common thread, it’s artists that tend to be incredible live performers."
‘High Life’ Traffics in the Taboo
Fusing the abject and the sublime with stunning sleights of hand, Denis crafts a unique vision of deep space in this deliciously disturbing must-see.
MFA’s ‘Gender Bending Fashion’ Magnifies the Shortcomings of Representation in Fashion
I desperately wanted to love this exhibit, and there were parts of it that I did — but what the exhibit ultimately magnifies is the pervading whiteness and straightness of the fashion industry.
DIASPORA still
A still from an upcoming documentary, "DIASPORA," by the Troconis. It is set to be released in late summer.
‘The Chaperone’ still
Haley Lu Richardson (right) stars as Louise Brooks in “The Chaperone” (2018), directed by Michael Engler.
'Long Shot' still
Seth Rogen stars as Fred Flarsky and Charlize Theron stars as Charlotte Field in “Long Shot” (2019), directed by Jonathan Levine.
‘The Last Voyage of Poe Blythe’ Finds Bittersweet Love in the Dredge
“The Last Voyage of Poe Blythe,” finds a female hero in a world that is dark, muddy, and desperate.
Portrait of an Artist: Ali L. Astin ’19
The Crimson sat down with theater student Ali Astin to talk about being a baby hobbit, her multifaceted role in the world of film and theater, and her philosophy on self-advocacy in art.
'Yes She Can' Incites Hope
Each story in this collection is wildly different from the other, but they all share the same thread: hope.
