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Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman star as rival magicians in Christopher Nolan's newest film,
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'The Prestige' brings dark magic to the silver screen

By Allison Ruderman | October 26, 2006

Courtesy of Rotten Tomatoes With "The Prestige," director Christopher Nolan ("Memento," "Batman Begins") once again throws us a cinematic sleight of hand -- this time, literally. Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale star as Robert Angier and Alfred Borden, two turn-of-the-century magicians whose friendship sours after a botched onstage illusion results in death.

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Messud exceeds expectations with 'Emperor's Children'

By Laura Romain | October 24, 2006

Claire Messud's new book "The Emperor's Children" could very well be subtitled "Great Expectations." The novel, which was released to impressive critical acclaim, interweaves the stories of three friends who first met as talented, promising undergraduates at Brown University (a very fashionable alma mater for fictional characters nowadays) and who have since pursued professional success in the whirl and dazzle of New York City. First, there is Marina Thwaite, a radiant, violet-eyed socialite, and the daughter of legendary activist and liberal journalist Murray Thwaite.

Director Mira Nair's latest film,
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Film Society pays tribute to 'Monsoon Wedding' director

By Allison Ruderman | October 19, 2006

Courtesy of Rotten Tomatoes Before "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" introduced conventional audiences to the chaos surrounding ethnic wedding ceremonies, there was "Monsoon Wedding." And before "Born into Brothels" brought gritty scenes of Indian street life to American screens, there was "Salaam Bombay!" Mira Nair, director of both "Salaam Bombay!" and "Monsoon Wedding," has achieved recognition as an exceptionally talented and provocative filmmaker whose major works focus on stories of assimilating Indian and American cultures. This Friday, Oct.

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Renowned comic artist

By Leanne Mirandilla | October 17, 2006

Those who recognize the name Scott McCloud probably do so because of his cult-classic, superhero comic book series "Zot!," or perhaps his series of comic theory books, "Understanding Comics, Reinventing Comics," and "Making Comics" are familiar.

A noted musician, Handler is one of four seniors pursuing a Fellowship.
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Handler writes music to text as part of Senior Fellowship

By Dylan Hume | October 16, 2006

Emma Haberman / The Dartmouth Senior Staff Editor's Note: This is the second in a series of articles profiling senior artists and their involvement in the arts at Dartmouth. Composing a substantial work of music based on a significant work of poetry is not something that is normally offered in most departments here at Dartmouth, either in the music or English departments.

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