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Madonna
Madonna, the ultimate cougar, is back with the new LP “Hard Candy”—and this time she’s out for blood. Abandoning the
The Wind That Shakes the Barley
The Palme d’Or, the most prestigious award at the Cannes Film Festival, has been given to such groundbreaking films as
Boobs, Politics, and Golden Statues
Two weeks ago, Sid Ganis, the president of The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, and Salma Hayek, the
Movie Review: Casino Royale
Directed by Martin Campbell MGM/Columbia Pictures 4 Stars There seems to be a recent trend in cinema of going back
Movie Review: "Little Children"
4.5 Stars Two thirtysomethings in a conservative community act like “Little Children” in the aptly titled new film from writer/director
The Departed
The Departed Directed by Martin Scorsese Warner Bros. Pictures 5 stars Martin Scorsese returns to his old tricks in “The
Long, Hot Summer Flicks
If you’re looking for something to do between the beginning of May and Labor Day, you’re obviously way out of
Greengrass Explores Everyday Courage Under Fire
In a recent interview with The Crimson, “United 93” director Paul Greengrass explains the emotional difficulty, yet spiritual necessity, of
Hard Candy
Directed by David Slade Lions Gate Films 4.5 stars If anyone has seen the trailer for “Hard Candy,” rest assured,
FM Investigates: Solving Campus Mysteries
A timely expose in the October 19th issue of Fifteen Minutes took us one tick closer to solving the mystery
Pacifist, Alumnus, Dies at 88
Caleb Foote ’39, former managing editor of the Harvard Crimson who later became a pacifist organizer and notable advocate for
Popscreen: Yellowcard
Yellowcard “Rough Landing, Holly” Dir. Marc Webb Three years ago, Yellowcard became famous when MTV decided to rotate heavily the
Popscreen: Motion City Soundtrack
Motion City Soundtrack “Hold Me Down” Dir. Alan Smithee Most videos in rotation on MTV are either promoting something else
Review: Failure to Launch
Failure to Launch Directed by Tom Dey Paramount Pictures Three Stars By CHRISTOPHER C. BAKER CONTRIBUTING WRITER Riding on the
The Producers
Directed by Susan Stroman Sony Pictures 3 Stars “Even though we’re sitting down, we’re giving you a standing ovation,” says
