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What the Hell Happened: Who Cares if Millie Bobby Brown ‘Looks Old’
By Caroline J. Rubin •
In the video, Brown called out by name the journalists and tabloids who said she looks old for her age.
Music

Neal Francis Concert Review: Funk is Alive and Well in Cambridge

The marquee confirmed that it was, in fact, not a Stones cover band but rather Neal Francis — an artist far from the gimmick of emulating his influences.

Music

‘Equus Asinus’ Album Review: A Sturdy, Reliable Record

At its best, the record is a warm sonic embrace neatly wrapped around lovely poetic musings evocative of Imagist poetry.

Film

‘Drop’ Review: A Thriller Mixing Creativity and Absurdity

Landon infuses “Drop” with something that’s hard to find — originality. The mystery itself doesn’t feel new, but the delivery is funny and exciting.

On Campus

A Candlelit Evening: Closeness and Nostalgia at the Crimson Cellos’ Concert

The elegance of the setting, combined with an on-point program selection and hearty ensemble, made this candlelight concert an unforgettable one.

Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra Delivers a Dark, Magnificent First Concert of the Semester

This concert was long and the music was endlessly despairing, but the orchestra demonstrated their worth and, ultimately, the worth of the music.

Columns

Outside the Dollhouse / Proof of life

In the cooling air your face cracks open like a ceramic dish; you are insane, hungry, harmful,

The Spirit of the United States in Washington D.C.’s Art Scene

I get chills recalling the sheer power of art that I felt in this room at the National Portrait Gallery, as if the genius loci of Washington, D.C. was standing next to me like a ghost.

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Arts

So You Want to Dress Like…The 1950s

Apart from obvious fashion details, how should one actually dress to resemble Grace Kelly?

Arts

‘Water Lilies, Reflections of Weeping Willows’ Exhibit Review: The Art of Seeing Without Sight

By Audrey Zhang
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With its jewel-toned palette and expressive brushwork, “Reflections” deepens the narrative of Monet’s artistic career.

Arts

The Best Coffee Shops Beyond Harvard Square

By Audrey Zhang
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The Squares near campus offer no shortage of fun, cozy, and aesthetic coffee shops perfect for studying, chatting, or simply escaping the Harvard bubble.

Books

‘The Rainfall Market’ Review: A Journey Fit For a Childhood Dream Come True

Capturing the beauty of a classic fairytale, “The Rainfall Market" is well on its way to the reading lists and hearts of countless young readers worldwide.

On Campus

‘Rhyme, Rhythm, and Resistance’ Review: A Multimedia Display of Female Art and Activism at the Schlesinger Library

Ultimately, the show takes a nuanced look at not only what women say, but also what they feel and experience.

Arts

Jonquils Cafe & Bakery Review: Faux Luxe

Jonquils Cafe & Bakery markets itself as an “elegant cafe on Newbury street.” The statement is only a half lie — it is, in fact, on Newbury Street.

Film

Artist Profile: Ty Kim on ‘Earl.’ and the Power of Passion

Both Ty Kim and Earl Kim’s stories reveal the power of passion and art, which transcends even the most confounding circumstances.

Film

The Top 25 Movies of the 21st Century So Far

With the first quarter of the 21st century coming to an end, here are the century’s top 25 movies so far in chronological order.