Crimson staff writer
Kai C. W. Lewis
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From Sundance: ‘Jimpa’ is A Tender Ode to Complicated Love
“Jimpa” is energized by unconditional kindness and love, no matter the label, the situation, and how a person creates their space in this world.
From Sundance: 'Zodiac Killer Project' is a Witty Meta-Documentary That is Overly Self-Indulgent
"Zodiac Killer Project" suffers from a painfully formulaic structure and hypocritical philosophy.
From Sundance: ‘Rebuilding’ is an Exquisite Portrait of Community
Salcedo visualizes the narrative with alternating shots of its monstrosity in barren woodlands and divinity through its enrapturing pink sunsets.
From Sundance: ‘Bubble & Squeak’ has Cabbages and Quirkiness Galore
The title becomes a characterization of the screwball yet highly endearing couple in the centre of all the cabbages.
From Sundance: ‘Atropia’ is a Hilarious Masterwork of Political Satire
It is hard to believe that the world of facsimiles that Hailey Gates builds is not a product of pure fiction.
‘Nightbitch’ at IFFBoston: Empty Barks About Motherhood
“Nightbitch” is a humorous watch that points toward nuanced conversations about motherhood but refuses to fully explore them.
‘Problemista’: Navigating Life and Immigration in Absurdity
For Julio Torres, the best way to explain the depths of the U.S. immigration system and life paths is through masterful absurdism.
‘Dune: Part Two’: A Monument of Modern Cinema
There have been few cinematic experiences that have felt larger than the screen, yet “Dune: Part Two” sets a new bar for what blockbusters can be.
On ‘Oppenheimer’: The Pink Cloud and the Ethics of Subjectivity
“Oppenheimer” has followed the same trajectory as “Unbroken,” but rather than raising issues of representation, “Oppenheimer” has no representation at all.
An Artist’s Travelogue: Yu-Wen Wu and Sarah Laursen in Conversation at the Harvard Art Museums
The conversation between Wu and Laursen was full of artistic depth, as the slides shifted from exhibition to exhibition and spanned years of creative endeavors.
For the Lovers: Songs for Everyone Who Loves on Valentine’s Day
As the divisive celebration of Valentine’s Day slowly approaches, all who consider themselves lovers will find themselves in a different state of mind.
