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Portrait of an Artist: Colleen A. McGuinness ’99
The Emmy nominated writer sat down with The Harvard Crimson to discuss her diverse comedic inspirations, writing process, and favorite memories from writing for “30 Rock.”
Arts Vanity: Memoir of An Arts Exec Who Gratuitously References ‘30 Rock’
Since I can’t disentangle my life from “30 Rock,” here are the episodes that serve as the audio-book-equivalent accompaniments to my story as an Arts Exec.
Portrait of an Artist: Milliner Extraordinaire Marie Galvin Creates Hats that Defy Gravity
Claire N. Park sat down with Boston-based Irish milliner Galvin to discuss her creative inspirations, her Irish heritage, and the trajectory of her style.
‘Isn’t It Romantic’ Is a Tour-de-Farce of Your Favorite Rom-Com Clichés
Improbable meet-cutes, pointless flash mobs, and spontaneous, somehow perfectly choreographed karaoke scenes are some of the enshrined elements of romantic comedies that have long deserved an affectionate parody.
Surprises and Snubs: An Overview of the 2019 Oscar Nominations
It’s a genuine toss-up as to which film will take home the award for Best Picture this year, with no apparent frontrunner.
How to Write a Film Review Without Watching the Film
Incoming Film Exec and wellness revolutionary Claire N. Park intends on building a reputation as the most laid-back exec the Arts board has ever seen.
‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ a Rollicking, Sometimes Bumpy Adventure
It might do one well to forget for a moment that the franchise is probably a ploy by the Rowling industrial complex to ensure the continued indulgence of Harry Potter fans.
‘Maria by Callas’ a Humanizing Portrait of a Diva
Throughout her illustrious career, Callas was as beloved as she was excoriated for not being perfect, for missteps that probably wouldn’t ensnare a man of the same stature.
‘El Ángel’ Is Devilishly Tantalizing, But That’s All
“El Ángel” is ultimately a bland rehashing of the bare-bones, empirical events of Puch’s career, as Ortega, in favor of obsessive aestheticization, papers over details that demand creative dramatization.
‘Mid90s’ Falls Short of Its Potential
Jonah Hill is like that one rare high school teacher who vibes with his students in a strangely fraternal way, which is to say that he understands teenagers.
Top 5 ‘30 Rock’ Episodes, Curated by a Proudly Biased Superfan
Each "30 Rock" episode is a whirlwind, a screwball adventure packed with wisecracks that’ll whiz by if you don’t pay careful attention.
Career Overview: Aline Brosh McKenna '89
Happy endings by screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna ’89 are particularly satisfying in that they are both generous and understated.
Hank Green Talks New Stardom On ‘An Absolutely Remarkable Thing’ Book Tour
“We’ve been watching them ever since eighth grade...and we just kind of grew up with them,” said one attendee of the Hank Green event.
The 2018 Emmys Manages to be Fitfully Amusing
The tone of the night modulated unpredictably from bland to perfectly, spontaneously sentimental, to slightly zany and affectatious, in no particular order.
Extend Your Antennae: Watch Out for These Fall TV Premieres
The best part about fall is clearly the massive slate of new shows! Here are five of the best new and returning shows.
