Film
‘Behind the Screen: Jane Austen Wrecked My Life’: Celebrating Austen’s 250th Birthday through Another Lens
In celebration of Jane Austen’s 250th birthday this year, the West Newton Cinema hosted “Behind the Screen: Jane Austen Wrecked My Life."
‘Steve’ Review: Everybody Has a Story Worthy of Being Heard
Overall, “Steve” is a sobering look at certain populations that society forgets about far too frequently.
‘Soul on Fire’ Review: Perseverance Is the Name of the Game
Despite its flaws, “Soul on Fire” doesn’t aim to be an award-winning film.
‘The Smashing Machine’ Review: A24 Found the Art in Mixed Martial Arts, But Failed to Cement the Plot
The film’s visual power tends to conceal the stilted and confusing plot.
Harvard Film Archive Temporarily Closed After Burst Pipe Flooding in Carpenter Center
The Harvard Film Archive will be closed indefinitely after a burst pipe flooded the archive’s collection, theater, and offices on Saturday, according to a Monday email sent to HFA affiliates.
Top Five Films to Get Ready for a Fall Evening In
So sit back and prepare to be spooked, brought to tears, or comforted by these five fall films.
Sometimes Absence is More: Best Silent Movies for Slow Detox Days
Silent Movie Day on Sept. 29 is the perfect opportunity to detox with a transcendental movie marathon.
‘After the Hunt’ Review: Because Apparently Subtext Is Too Much to Ask For
Unfortunately, “After the Hunt” finds itself falling prey to the pretentiousness it aims to critique.
‘Anemone’ Review: Successfully Seeking Silence
“Anemone” presents its story of family, trauma, and forgiveness with absolute poise from beginning to end.
‘The History of Sound’ Review: Firing On All Cylinders
Mescal and O’Connor bring these unconventional men to life in vivid and powerful ways.
‘A Big Bold Beautiful Journey’ Review: When a GPS Leads to Love
“A Big Bold Beautiful Journey” functions as a first draft of a film, as a sketch that was never fully developed.
‘Him’ Review: A Look Into the Backrooms of Football
Though a visually satisfying film with brilliant performances, “Him” suffers from a lack of detail.
‘The Roses’ Review: Every Rose Has Its Thorn
“The Roses” has many redeeming qualities, but also contains many pitfalls that distract from its societal critiques.
‘Caught Stealing’ Review: A Chaotic Descent into NYC’s Underworld
While certainly an entertaining watch, “Caught Stealing” — like Hank — never really makes it to the major leagues.
‘F1’ Review: Hollywood Hurrah, Formula Failure
With Brad Pitt in the driver’s seat and Apple Studios behind the wheel, "F1" tends to race toward a Hollywood spectacle over being a true homage to the sport.
A Critical Eye: Alternative Visions of Motherhood at the Harvard Film Archive
“Mildred Pierce” (1945) explores the lengths to which a mother would go in order to protect her children.
‘The POMtastics!’ Review: Student Film Reminds Viewers that Youth is a Mindset
Anna Carroll shows audiences that age is nothing but a number with “The POMtastics.”
Senior Thesis Film ‘En Lo Que Vino y Vendrá’ Is A Love Letter Across Generations and Borders
"En Lo Que Vino y Vendrá" is a robust love story despite being less than 30 minutes long.
‘Until Dawn’ Review: Sandberg Offers a Familiar Yet Entertaining Horror Experience
The result is a movie that succeeds in entertaining through its ambitious, if sometimes disjointed, experimentation.
‘Another Simple Favor’ Review: Do Yourself a Simple Favor and Skip It
What remains is an opulent, booze-soaked girls trip to Capri that tilts into unhinged territory faster than you can say “I do.”
‘Thunderbolts*’ Review: A Triumphant Return to Form
“Thunderbolts*” is exactly what the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has been missing.
‘Revenge of the Sith’ Retrospective: Recognizing Hayden Christensen’s Anakin Skywalker 20 Years Later
Especially with the 20th anniversary of “Revenge of the Sith,” Christensen has recently been honored in a way he hadn’t been two decades before.
Echoes of a King: A Retrospective on the Career of Chadwick Boseman
The outpouring of grief from fans in the aftermath of Boseman’s death was immense.
‘The Life of Chuck’ Review: King and Flanagan Make a Perfect Duo
While it doesn’t do anything new visually, “The Life of Chuck” is an endearing portrait of a single life, with both its beauty and pain on display.
‘The Elephant Man’ 45-Year Retrospective: A Deeply Humane, Dreamlike Drama from David Lynch
After 45 years, "The Elephant Man" remains a powerful, sincere exploration of cruelty and compassion.