Arts

Chow's latest boasts highly irreverent spirit

By Christopher Mah | April 25, 2005

If you've seen the trailer for Stephen Chow's "Kung Fu Hustle," it probably left you shaking your head in confusion, thinking to yourself, "What the hell is this?" Watching the actual movie does little to answer that question.

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'In My Country' presents insipid and soporific take on apartheid

By AnnMary Mathew | April 21, 2005

In the late 1990s, the new South African government set up the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in order to reveal what actually happened under the former apartheid regime.

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'Millions' proves a spiritual experience, features no scourings

By Chetan Mehta | April 19, 2005

In an interview with National Review, Craig Good, the senior artist at Pixar, replied when asked about the reason for Pixar's consistent success, "We don't make movies for kids.

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Tap-dancing visionary Glover electrifies audience at Lebanon

By John Kim | April 18, 2005

Tap-dancing legend Gregory Hines once said, "There is Savion Glover, and then there are the rest of us." Best known for his Tony-winning work on the 1996 Broadway hit "Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk," Glover has been wowing audiences since he was 12 and is indeed considered by many to be the greatest tap dancer of all-time. On Thursday, April 14, I braved the townies and made the trek to Lebanon, where Glover was bringing his brand of noise and funk to the otherwise sleepy New Hampshire town. I admit I know nothing about tap dancing technique beyond people making cool sounds with their feet.

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Arts

The D Goes Downtown: Tribeca features criminals and gymnasts

By Caroline McKenzie | April 18, 2005

Editor's note: This is the first of a three-part series in which the Dartmouth will report on the proceedings at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City, which will be running through the month of April. I happen to think that Dartmouth is pretty "film-forward" in comparison to other schools.

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Arts

Bizarre Xiu Xiu to rock FNR, even if you can't pronounce their name

By Meredith Fraser | April 14, 2005

"Zu Zu? Choo Choo? Z-you Z-you? What the hell?" Andy Sandoval '06 tried to tell someone about Friday Night Rock's first show tomorrow, but well, he couldn't pronounce the band's name. "It's pronounced 'shoe shoe,' like your sneakers," interjects FNR member Brendon Bouzard '06. Then, he scratches the back of his head and says, "You should come.

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Arts

Love them or hate them, Decemberists possess style all their own

By Meredith Fraser | April 13, 2005

Peeling the plastic wrapping off the new Decemberists album turned out to be the most aggravating experience of my life.

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'Melinda' benefits from lack of Woody, but still fails to resonate

By AnnMary Mathew | April 12, 2005

Woody Allen's movies run the entire gamut from extraordinary to abysmal. "Melinda and Melinda" leans more toward the former than the latter, but it doesn't quite reach a truly outstanding level. "Melinda" is really two movies in one.

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Arts

Violinist Midori does justice to centuries of classical music

By Brent Reidy | April 11, 2005

Virtuosa violinist Midori, along with pianist Robert McDonald, performed on Saturday night in a concert that was simply inspiring.

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Beck's new 'Guero' impresses with maturity, multiple genres

By Carl Burnett | April 7, 2005

It's damn hard to sound good while hopping genres. When you're a privileged white guy in your thirties from L.A., it's tough to get away with alternating between diverse musical styles such as rap, dirty blues, soul and country.

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Arts

McFerrin showcases improv, versatility

By Frances Cha | April 6, 2005

Ten-time Grammy award-winning vocal phenomenon Bobby McFerrin highlighted his residence as a Montgomery Fellow at the College with a stunning solo concert at the Hopkins Center on Tuesday evening. McFerrin is an unconventional and greatly respected musician who has spanned vast technical and imaginative territories.

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Arts

'Sin City' makes hookers and violent crime look beautiful

By Chetan Mehta | April 5, 2005

Everything about "Sin City" is cool. The trench-coat-clad anti-heroes smoke with style and kill without any heed of the consequences, and the women are either lesbians or gun-toting dominatrix-style prostitutes.

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Bobby McFerrin shares thoughts on voice, music education

By Christopher Mah | April 5, 2005

Bobby McFerrin breezes through the door of Rollins Chapel's Green Room, quietly practicing delicate strains of arpeggios to himself as he makes his way towards me.

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Arts

Kweli, Randolph offer fresh alternative to usual pop pap

By Scott Muir | April 4, 2005

On Saturday night, Programming Board provided a winning combination designed to appeal to the masses: Robert Randolph and the Family Band's soulful blend of blues, gospel, rock and country and Talib Kweli's intelligent, alternative hip-hop. After the organization passed on Wilco, one of today's best rock bands, in favor of the emo of Dashboard Confessional in the fall, it did much to redeem itself with the selection of Randolph and Kweli.

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Arts

Kweli and Randolph's Family Band make up PB double bill

By Lindsay Barnes | March 31, 2005

It isn't often that the opportunity comes along to see two of music's rising stars on one stage at the same show.

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Weekend concert strives to present Mozart's true vision

By John Kim | March 30, 2005

When Christopher McMullen-Laird '05 decided not to take classes his senior year, he was not suffering from the loss of motivation that often afflicts Dartmouth students; it was quite the opposite.

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DFS seeks to satiate moviegoers' appetites

By Chetan Mehta | March 29, 2005

Nowadays, a trip to the theater is as much a culinary experience as it is a cinematic one. Armed with nachos, popcorn, soda, hot dogs and an assortment of candies, we watch our favorite stars bust their acting chops on the screen while we chow down in front of it.

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Marable '05 challenges stereotypes of hip-hop issues and culture in play

By Christine Huggins | March 9, 2005

The theater department will present senior Kimberly Marable's culminating experience, "THUGLIFEpoetics," written by Marable and directed by Ashley Satterfield '07 on Wednesday evening.

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'Closer' presents a harrowing look at love and life

By Meredith Fraser | March 9, 2005

In modern-day London, Natalie Portman and Jude Law walk in slow motion towards each other as Damien Rice's hauntingly lovely "The Blower's Daughter" plays in the background.

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Casual Thursday tries scripted comedy

By Lindsay Barnes | March 8, 2005

Jesus Christ, the Buddha, Josef Stalin and not one but two cardboard boxes will share the stage Tuesday night, here in Hanover, for one night and one night only.

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