Jin says English gives his writing 'flexibility'
In just over two decades in the United States, Chinese-born writer Ha Jin has penned three books of poetry, three short-story collections and five novels, all of which are in English.
In just over two decades in the United States, Chinese-born writer Ha Jin has penned three books of poetry, three short-story collections and five novels, all of which are in English.
In the darkest hour of her struggle with addiction, Carrie Fisher's doctors prescribed a six-day vacation from her medications, during which the actress, best known for her role as Princess Leia, suffered a peculiar type of hallucination: she believed everyone she saw on television was herself.
While their peers aspired to be police officers, firemen or environmental activists, Mason and Conner of TNT's new character drama "Trust Me," which premiered Monday at 10 p.m., had different ambitions growing up.
Zeke Turner / The Dartmouth Senior Staff Even if you're sprinting to get in line for a breakfast wrap, it's hard to overlook Eric Weeks' photographs hanging in the halls of the Hopkins Center.
Lately, I've had an unshakable urge to share Cher with anyone I can. When I have friends over, they inevitably ask for the music to be turned on.
Courtesy of RottenTomatoes.com Correction appended Perhaps the most overlooked part of "Revolutionary Road" is the white clapboard colonial house sitting at the end of a quiet, suburban street.
Zeke Turner / The Dartmouth Senior Staff In the middle of Friday night's concert in Spaulding Auditorium, Carol Maillard, a founding member of Sweet Honey in the Rock, stopped to tell the audience about the a cappella group's CDs and tote bags, which would be on sale during intermission. "I've just been given an assignment, which I will execute faithfully," she said, taking a lighthearted jab at Chief Justice John Roberts' fouled-up administration of the oath of office to President Barack Obama during Tuesday's inauguration.
The Oscars are obsolete. Year after year, the Academy has proven itself to be hopelessly out of touch with public taste, and this year's nominations are no exception.
As I watched news coverage of Inauguration Day, I kept trying to silence the imaginary voice of Jon Stewart narrating what I saw on network T.V.
Some aspiring filmmakers jump into projects with half-baked ideas, without realizing how demanding creating a film can be.
Courtesy of The New York Times Audiences in Hanover will continue to have access to Metropolitan Opera performances through live screenings at the Hopkins Center, even as it becomes clear that Lincoln Center is not immune to the economic downturn.
The human face is perhaps the most complex arrangement of muscle found in nature. Just ask Dr. Cal Lightman, the "face-reading" protagonist of the new drama series "Lie to Me," which premieres tonight on FOX at 9 p.m. In "Lie to Me," Lightman (Tim Roth) and his expert colleagues must help government agencies sort fact from fiction. Unlike typical crime-busters, however, Lightman has more than just fingerprints and paper trails at his disposal.
EDIE WU / The Dartmouth Poet Galway Kinnell, who began his Montgomery Fellowship at the College this week, fittingly started his public lecture in Filene Auditorium on Tuesday with a poem about Robert Frost's reading at former President John F.
Courtesy of IAS.edu When Philip Glass was first approached by director Godfrey Reggio to write the score to Reggio's film "Koyaanisqatsi," Glass told Reggio he did not "do" film music.
Sophie Novack / The Dartmouth Staff Shouts of "Ole!" echoed throughout the Moore Theater at the Hopkins Center Friday night, energizing the performers of Noche Flamenca as they clapped their hands and clicked their heels in beat with the lively music.
Today, Jan. 20, 2009, will forever be remembered as a momentous date in history. People across the world have hoped and dreamed, and their passionate longing has come to fruition. I'm referring, of course, to the North American release of "The Ballads," an 18-track compilation of Mariah Carey's most-loved songs. "The Ballads" offers a laundry list of Carey's classics, from "Always Be My Baby" to "Hero." Several tracks feature appearances from music giants including Luther Vandross, Whitney Houston and Usher, which should enhance the album's appeal.
Correction appended As I struggled to keep up with my reading -- a book per week for each of my classes -- I was stunned when I found out that just over one-half of adults surveyed in a recent report by the National Endowment for the Arts have read at least one play, poem or piece of fiction in the past 12 months.
Love it or hate it, "American Idol" is back. And this time, it's personal. Season eight of the annual singing competition, which premiered in a two-hour long episode on FOX Tuesday night, features the usual crazy locales and crazier people.