Crimson staff writer
Hannah T. Chew
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My Fair Lady Review: A Safe, Unremarkable Take on a Beloved Broadway Classic
The production is a supposedly “safe” choice, but a choice that feels reactionary and conservative in a moment where innovation or significant reinvention is possible.
‘Waiting for Godot’ Review: Borrows from The Best and The Worst
Deadword Theater Company's production of "Waiting for Godot" is enthusiastic, energetic, and playful, but not without fault.
Arts Vanity: Music Award Show Performances That Are Culturally Important Moments
I am an avid watcher of music award show performances. No, not music award shows, specifically music award show performances.
‘Either/Or’ Review: The Older and Sexier Sequel to ‘The Idiot’
With her debut novel “The Idiot” having been crowned a finalist for a Pulitzer Prize in Fiction, Elif Batuman set towering expectations for the sequel “Either/Or.”
Arts Vanity: Cultural Flops I Think Deserve More Attention
I’d like to discuss the cultural flops that live most potently in my heart, mind, and cultural sensibility.
‘A Mouthful of Air’ Review: An Inadequate Look at Postpartum Depression
While Seyfried proves to be a phenomenal actress, “A Mouthful of Air” is underdeveloped in every aspect from storyline to character development, failing in its sincere attempt to raise awareness of postpartum depression.
Movie Trailer Breakdown: Will DC Finally Break the Curse of Mediocre Batman Movies?
From the 1997 film “Batman and Robin” to the Lego Batman in recent years, Batman films are notoriously polarizing.
Top 5 2021 VMAs Performances
MTV’s Video Music Awards (VMAs) came back in full force with over-the-top, indulgent, and Twitter-mob-inducing performances by this year’s top artists.
From Our Bookshelves: ‘Cemetery of Forgotten Books’ Series
A personal essay on the “Cemetery of Forgotten Books” series. Set in twentieth-century Barcelona, the novels weave through an intricate web of stories spanning generations.
What the Hell Happened: The Return of 'Gossip Girl'
Attention, Upper East Siders: The hit 2000’s show “Gossip Girl” is coming back as an HBO Max reboot!
‘Just Like You’: The Inescapable Reach of 2016
Hornby’s love story certainly has its strengths, exhibiting the rare ability to tackle both interpersonal conflict and national politics into one book.
Arts Playlist: Songs to Make You Feel Like the Main Character
The songs on this playlist will help reframe any ordinary day into a scene fit for a protagonist in everything from an indie coming-of-age film to a blockbuster romantic drama.
