Arts
A Sneak Peek at the Crimson Arts Poll Results
The Crimson Arts Poll results are in, and James Bond is among the triumphant.
The Harvard Monday Gallery Presents "surfacing"
Art lovers, rejoice! From Nov. 26 to 28, the Harvard Monday Gallery presents "surfacing." The galley, which opened in March of 2012, is an exhibition space operated by students in the Department of Visual and Environmental Studies and exists to provide undergraduates majoring in VES with a venue for exhibiting their artwork.
This Weekend in Arts: 11/23 - 11/25
There are so many shows, performances, and galleries in and around Harvard Square that sometimes it's hard to know where to start—so the Arts board is here for you. We've compiled a list of interesting (and nearby) events happening this weekend for those of you staying at Harvard for Thanksgiving. Send tips to artscal@thecrimson.com.
On Our Location
A connection like this is rarely a part of the traditional literary experience; the world about which you are reading is before your eyes
‘Betrayal’ Falls Flat Due to Emotionless Acting
Although “Betrayal” ultimately disappoints, inspired direction and set design partially redeem the production.
POPSCREEN: Del Rey's "Ride" an Artistic Triumph
An analysis of Lana del Rey's music video, "Ride"
Photo Contest: Crowdsourcing Thanksgiving!
The Flyby Staff extends its most heartfelt wishes for a happy and healthy Thanksgiving holiday. We'll miss you all over the next few days, and we know you'll miss us, too! That's why we've come up with a solution: a crowdsourced, online Thanksgiving for all of us to take part in. Send us your Thanksgiving snapshots via Instagram by using the hashtag #flybythanksgiving.
Five Movies To Make You Glad You Aren't With Your Family For Thanksgiving
It may feel rather lonesome staying on campus while your roommates go home and revel in hedonistic feasting, but there's a silver lining to every isolated, stranded cloud. If you'd like to be reminded why a break from your family could be advantageous, we at Flyby think you should give these films a shot on Thursday night.
What Sandy Hath Wrought
Hurricane Sandy wasn’t too hard on us here in Cambridge: minimal flooding, no power loss, and, of course, no classes. But in some of the areas that were more severely affected, people had to seriously consider what was essential to their lives and what was frivolous. People in areas where power was lost went into a strange, quasi-hibernation mode.
I Choose You!
There is always another confrontation with Gary on the horizon, always another convalescence with Nurse Joy. Even the music rarely changes—that maddening eight-bit music which once heard can never be forgotten. What is it, then, that made us so crazed—that made us whine, in the cacophonous voice of an entire generation: “Mommy, I’m in a battle and you are making me die!”
The Myth of the Artist
It is easy to fall for the Artist—that figure sitting atop a cult of personality, every move perceived as an act of creative genius, a critical darling with unusually popular appeal. Thanks to the gripping prose of many a romanticized New Yorker profile and America’s own historical allegiance to supposedly rugged individualism and celebrity culture, the Artist has worn many iconic faces.
Beyond Therapy
Torture, stillbirth, and crises of faith are all landmarks of playwright Christopher Durang’s dark terrain. But a shift has occurred at the heart of his work.
Incredible Dancing Elevates 'Cabaret'
"Cabaret" succeeds largely due to its incredible dancing and live band. However, the actual narrative sections are often found lacking in comparison to the choreography.
