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Millie Mae Healy
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‘Ted’ Interview Roundtable: Reboot and Reimagining
The new Peacock series “Ted,” a prequel to the 2012 hit raunchy comedy of the same name, is set in the ’90s and follows a high school-aged John (Max Burkholder).
Artist Profile: Olivie Blake on the Meaning of Life, Surprising Endings, and Rewriting Canon
Though the Atlas series books are dramatic and funny — featuring improbable magic and sexcapades — they also deal with big questions.
‘Super Mario Bros. Wonder’ Review: A Worthy New Mario Game
Released Oct. 20, “Wonder” proved itself to be a whimsical, joyful romp for the whole family.
Boston Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’ Review: Christmas Wonder is Back
“The Nutcracker” features accomplished dancers from the company as well as students from the Boston Ballet School.
R. F. Kuang Speaks on Friendship, Anti-Colonialism, and Magic at the Brattle Theatre
Author R. F. Kuang spoke at the Brattle Theatre on Nov. 12 to support the paperback release of her 2022 historical fantasy novel “Babel.”
‘Fruitcake’ Review: Sabrina Carpenter Takes A Creative Bite of Christmas
Featuring five songs in under 16 mins, “Fruitcake” is a very bite-sized but worthy holiday album.
From the Boston Book Festival: Chloe Gong on Writing About Messy Adults and Critiquing Colonialism
Delivering the YA keynote lecture, Gong spoke about all of her published works, the power of YA fiction, and her creative processes.
Photo of Taylor Swift performing at Gillette Stadium.
Taylor Swift performing at Gillette Stadium during "The Eras Tour."
‘The Fragile Threads of Power’ Review: A Slow, Absorbing Fantasy
“The Fragile Threads of Power” picks up where “A Conjuring of Light” left off, depicting the struggles of characters old and new as they deal with rising political unrest and novel threats, both magical and interpersonal.
From Cannes Film Festival 2023
The Harvard Crimson sends staff writer Millie Mae Healy ‘24 to France to cover the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival.
From Cannes: ‘Rapito’ is a Beautiful, Confusing Period Piece
Though “Rapito” is important and compelling, it suffers from a lack of coherence about the stakes and what the heart of the narrative truly is.
From Cannes: ‘Asteroid City’ Revels in Absurdity
Wes Anderson’s latest film is once again a visual masterpiece, a meta exploration of love, connection, and the creation of art.
From Cannes: ‘Perfect Days’ is Daily Romanticization
Showcasing a simple life punctuated by intentional moments of joy, “Perfect Days” strives to show that life is what you make it and that seeing beautiful things is a choice.
From Cannes: ‘Elemental’ is a Lovely Beginning to a Conversation
A respectable addition to Pixar’s impressive catalog, “Elemental” is a beautiful film about gaps of understanding, chasing your dreams, and the immigrant experience.