Contributing writer
James T. Blanchfield
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Alumni Spotlight: Berenika D. Zakrzewski ’04
Berenika's advice to current students: Don’t let people limit you, go and find out what your capacity is.
‘The Last O.G.’: Humor in the Face of Reality
The show’s main weakness is its plot, a fault of its all too familiar central trope. While the pilot just provides a taste, it is still not evident that the characters will become sufficiently compelling to make up for this mundane objective.
‘Ready Player One’ Is A Virtual Joyride
“Ready Player One,” like a video game, is ultimately about constant fun.
Artist Spotlight: Henry R. Lynch ‘20
The Harvard Crimson sat down with actor Henry R. Lynch '20 to discuss his approach to acting and his plans for the future.
'Final Space' Going Light Speed to Nowhere
Despite a strong cast and an intriguing premise, “Final Space” feels like it is going nowhere. While there are still some mysterious elements to the show, the arcs of the characters are not compelling enough for viewers to be interested in uncovering them.
Everything Sucks!’: Any Fans of the ‘90s?
The nerdy high school freshman kids in audiovisual (A/V) club, the theme of unrequited love, and introverts stepping out of their comfort zones could be in any ‘90s, coming-of-age movie or TV show, and “Everything Sucks!” is no exception. But the Netflix original takes all of these familiar tropes and exaggerates them to comedic effect, altering them to sidestep expectations.
“Early Man” Bumbling yet Charming
The film’s strengths lie in its wide range of humor and the expressiveness of the claymation characters.
'A United Kingdom' Same Old Tale
In “A United Kingdom,” directed by Amma Asante, dramatic structures are thrown together with what seems to be a formulaic and all too familiar recipe.
