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Andrew J. Wilcox
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'Steve Jobs' Nearly Perfect
"Steve Jobs" does the incredible—it is a biopic with a soul, the sharp writing and canny direction of which makes for an unforgettable tribute and analysis of the man behind the movie.
Boston Calling Fall 2015
The Crimson Arts board provides a breakdown of the biggest acts at this fall's Boston Calling music festival—from Of Monsters and Men to The Avett Brothers.
'Beginners' a Non-Starter
"Adult Beginners" approaches a tired story and adds literally nothing to it, a failure that is compounded by poor acting.
'Ride' Falls Hard
In "The Longest Ride," Nicholas Sparks and George Tillman, Jr., team up to make what might be the tritest romantic drama yet.
'It Follows' Follows Through
"It Follows" exerts mastery not only over a genre—horror—but over the entire medium of cinema.
Of Paper and Pixel: Book as a Medium
While members of the Harvard community admit that electronic texts have many advantages over physical books, the act of reading—of turning a page, of holding a book in one’s hands—has kept the physical book at the center of the reading experience at Harvard and elsewhere.
'pom pom' Intermittently Successful
There are stretches of “pom pom” that are honest and quite beautiful. But Pink layers on so much irony that it is hard to know what to take seriously.
Tensions Rise in 'Players'
“It’s telling stories…that brings us together in a community,” director Lelaina E. Vogel ’15 says about “Players,” a student-written drama that will premiere in the Adams Pool Theater on Nov. 14. The show follows Alex (Alex B. Zaloum ’16), a director, in his attempt to put on a show in a war torn city
'Dogfight' is a Barking Success
The Harvard-Radcliffe Dramatic Club’s production of "Dogfight" perfectly captures the whirlwind of passion its young characters experience. The production fluidly shifts from lighthearted song-and-dance numbers to moving moments of quiet and sadness. Moreover, the actors infuse an occasionally clichéd storyline with life and emotion through effective singing and acting.
Race, Community at Heart of '9-Man'
"9-Man" is a documentary from director Ursula Liang about the hectic volleyball-like sport of 9-man, played exclusively in Chinatown for decades. The film discusses race and community at the heart of the sport and why it's endured for so long.
Ferguson Influences Upcoming Adaptation of 'Mother Courage'
An image of armored police officers during the August riots in Ferguson, Missouri, sets the story of the Harvard-Radcliffe Dramatic Club's production of “Mother Courage and Her Children," which runs from Oct. 30 to Nov. 1 at Farkas Hall. The play’s promotional poster gives a small glimpse of the conflict that underlies the plot: smoke-filled darkness is pierced by the flashlight of a police officer’s assault rifle, illuminating the few dozen other officers around him.
'The Book of Life' Simple Yet Vibrant
"The Book of Life" is a simple Day of the Dead-themed film with vibrant visuals and a spectacularly innovative animation style. Despite its narrative shortcomings, the film features a colorful cast of characters and clever writing, making it an entertaining family film for the fall.
Artist Spotlight: William Friedkin
The Crimson had a chance to catch up with "The Exorcist" director on Sep. 27 before a screening of his 2011 film “Killer Joe" at the Harvard Film Archive.
‘Sukierae’ a Heartwarming Tribute to Family
"Sukierae" is an ode to autumn and the coming winter. It’s a portrait of middle age, and a talented son, and a wife who is struggling to hold on.
