Arts

DDE uses the art of dance as a powerful means of self-expression

By John Kim | May 25, 2005

After months of intense rehearsal -- often consisting of fifteen or more hours in the studio per week -- the Dartmouth Dance Ensemble is ready to present their latest show, "Movement and Music," tonight in Spaulding Auditorium at 7 p.m.

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Studio art major affords substantial individual attention

By Frances Cha | May 24, 2005

Editor's Note: This is the third of a four-part series in which The Dartmouth will delve into the arts-related majors at Dartmouth.

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Barbary Coast bids fond farewell to its seniors

By Sarah Givner | May 23, 2005

This past Saturday, the Barbary Coast Jazz Ensemble performed the Senior Feature Concert, their last show of the term. The ensemble -- featuring twenty musicians including eighteen Dartmouth students -- performed an eclectic range of fifteen songs that included full ensemble pieces, solos, duets and trios. The program showcased the individual talents of Dartmouth students, and represented a heartfelt farewell for its six graduating seniors: Anatha Krishnan '05, Brent Reidy '05, Kabir Sehgal '05, Brian C.

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While not entirely soft and smooth, 'Sith' atones for prior disasters

By Chetan Mehta | May 23, 2005

The most anticipated movie event of the year is here, and thankfully, it does not disappoint. In "Star Wars: Episode III " Revenge of the Sith," Lucas has carefully melded emotion, adventure and tragedy to deliver the best entry in the series since "The Empire Strikes Back." Disgruntled fans and cynical critics take note: not only is this film vastly superior to the other prequels, but it also ends cinema's most beloved series with a resounding triumph. The film starts out with a rousing space battle in which Anakin (Hayden Christensen) and his mentor Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) are engaged in a skirmish with a Sith Starfleet.

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Arts

'Invalid' marks last hurrah for '05 actors

By Meredith Fraser | May 19, 2005

If you've recently been to the Bentley Theater for a show, chances are that Andrew Dahl '05 was either acting, directing or both.

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Rescreening of potent 'Chernobyl' set for Thursday

By Chetan Mehta | May 18, 2005

Nuclear technology does not have a terribly illustrious legacy. The very thought of "nuclear power" conjures up ghastly images of destruction, mayhem and mutation; the term is inextricably linked to the detonation of the atomic bomb at Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

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Arts

'Stand Up' successfully explores boundaries, retains Matthews sound

By Scott Muir | May 17, 2005

Who knew that the next huge American band would include a violin and a saxophone, draw upon backgrounds in jazz, classical and metal, and call Charlottesville, Virginia its home?

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Theater department encourages students to pursue their passions

By Frances Cha | May 16, 2005

Editor's Note: This is the second of a four-part series in which The Dartmouth will delve into the various arts-related majors here at Dartmouth.

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FNR presents Ted Leo in biggest show yet

By Carl Burnett | May 12, 2005

If Friday Night Rock's first year was about building a fan base at Dartmouth, then its second year has been about trying to bring those fans exactly what they want. After a 2004-05 lineup that has included cult favorites like Enon, the Wrens, Mates of State and Xiu Xiu, FNR is set to host its highest-profile show yet when Ted Leo and the Pharmacists play in Fuel at 9:30 on Friday night.

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Even at 72, James Brown still don't take no mess

By Lindsay Barnes | May 11, 2005

It's not easy being a legend. By definition, it means that one's reputation is so great that it's nearly impossible to match in reality.

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Arts

'Arm' provides comfort, if not innovation

By John Kim | May 10, 2005

By John Kim The Dartmouth Senior Staff During my whiny high school years, my friends would listen to Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins and the like whenever they got upset, using that music as an outlet for their anger (My simpler friends would pump up Dashboard Confessional, which I guess achieved the same effect, if to a somewhat stupider degree.). However, I was an especially whiny teenager, and I thus followed another routine.

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Self-motivated music majors benefit from individual attention

By Frances Cha | May 9, 2005

Editor's Note: This is the first of a four-part series in which The Dartmouth will delve into the various arts-related majors here at Dartmouth.

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'Kingdom' refuses to offend, fails to impress

By Matt Hill | May 9, 2005

In Ridley Scott's "Gladiator," the Academy Award winner for Best Picture in 2000, there's a scene in which a sweaty-haired Russell Crowe, standing over the blood and bodies of his fallen opponents, violently throws his sword into the crowd and -- with a certain virility only Australians can achieve -- roars, "Are you not entertained?

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Nerd-rock stalwart Everett recaptures past glory with heavenly 'Lights'

By Brendon Bouzard | May 5, 2005

When a book is written years from now on the progressive Los Angeles/Echo Park singer-songwriter scene, it's pretty much a foregone conclusion that Mark Oliver Everett -- who calls himself "E" and is now the sole member of one of the last mid-'90s alt-rock bands the Eels -- will get one of the shortest chapters.

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'Distinction' celebrates underappreciated American art

By Sarah Givner | May 4, 2005

Featuring over one hundred drawings and watercolors from American artists, the "Marks of Distinction" exhibit serves as the centerpiece for the Hood Museum of Art's 20th anniversary celebration.

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On 'Silverman,' Folds trades in trademark bite for newfound blah

By Jennifer Garfinkel | May 3, 2005

Ben Folds released his first solo album, "Rockin' the Suburbs," in the fall of 2001, much to the gratification of fans everywhere.

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The D Goes Downtown: fearless women and bumps in the night

By Caroline McKenzie | May 2, 2005

Editor's Note: This is the final part of a three-part series in which The Dartmouth will report on the proceedings at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City. While many of the movies shown at the Tribeca Film Festival will not be seen outside of the festival circuit, the last week of Tribeca also featured some heavy hitters that are currently set for wide distribution.

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'Hitchhiker' maintains Adams' spirit

By Chetan Mehta | May 2, 2005

"I'd rather be happy than right any day." That's a little nugget of wisdom offered by Slartibartfast (Bill Nighy), an alien planet-designer who created Earth as part of a contract with Hyper-Dimensional Sentient Super-Beings.

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Bloc Party makes statement with 'Alarm'

By Bradford Frese | April 28, 2005

The Killers are everywhere. An assassinated Austrian archduke has risen from the dead. The Rapture is upon us.

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Humble Wasserstein wins awards, hearts

By Linzi Sheldon | April 27, 2005

Wendy Wasserstein is in the kitchen of her new summer residence, delighted with her temporary abode.

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