Arts

Review: smokedope2016’s latest album ‘THE COMEDOWN’ captures the moment before the fall

By Dillon Cain | April 6, 2026

On “THE COMEDOWN,” smokedope2016 exchanges cloud rap’s haze for a more sobering glimpse into its consequences.

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College humor and classic film: author Jeff Nelligan’s satirical take on ‘Animal House’ and the western canon

By Eloisa Bloom | April 6, 2026

Nelligan discussed his inspiration for satire and the enduring appeal of “Animal House.” 

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Review: ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ is fun and little else

By Eugene Kang | April 6, 2026

The animated sequel to “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” is flashy and sleek but devoid of real substance.

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Kruse Reviews: ‘Project Hail Mary’ is a crowd-pleasing sci-fi epic full of humor and heart

By Taylor Kruse | April 3, 2026

Ryan Gosling anchors the relentlessly entertaining and shamelessly sincere adventure directed by Dartmouth alumni Phil Lord and Chris Miller.

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Review: ‘Assembly’ falls short in its depiction of AI as liberating

By Ryan Alves Rocha | April 3, 2026

Rashaad Newsome and Johnny Symons’s latest documentary merges performance and technology in an attempt to transform a former military unit into a queer, afrofuturistic utopia

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Kruse Reviews: ‘The Bride!’ is a wildly ambitious, yet poorly executed and utterly baffling feminist remix of the Frankenstein story

By Taylor Kruse | March 9, 2026

Despite its lofty goals, a disjointed story structure and grating sensibility make the film more irritating than insightful.

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Creative writing students embrace new Literary Arts Bridge

By Dillon Cain and Eloisa Bloom | March 9, 2026

Since its official November opening, the space has hosted talks with authors and publishing industry professionals. 

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Dartmouth College Wind Ensemble and Concord-Carlisle High School Frontiers Ensemble premiere original works at the Hopkins Center for the Arts

By Victoria Tirado | March 9, 2026

As part of the Hop’s Mexican Repertoire Initiative, two winners of the Arturo Márquez Composition Competition composed works performed by the ensembles on Feb. 13.

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Eleven Dartmouth students and recent graduates volunteered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival

By Kaley Beth Roberts | March 6, 2026

The volunteers received personal and professional growth opportunities at the festival’s last year in Park City.

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Review: Glen Powell eats the rich in ‘How to Make a Killing’

By Isabella Konecky | March 6, 2026

How to Make a Killing is largely successful, though it struggles to find a satirical balance.

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Review: ‘Ghost in the Machine’ Reframes AI as a Fundamentally Human System

By Dillon Cain | March 2, 2026

Veatch’s investigative Sundance documentary illustrates the histories, ideologies and invisible labor shaping artificial intelligence from its origins to today.

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Review: A competitive job market turns cutthroat in ‘No Other Choice’

By Isabella Konecky | March 2, 2026

'No Other Choice' is a bleak, endlessly watchable dark comedy about the contemporary job market.

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The Callbacks put on ‘Hounds of Love,’ an original Kate Bush jukebox musical by Nathaniel Lopez ’29, at the Hopkins Center for the Arts

By Kaley Beth Roberts | February 27, 2026

The musical, Lopez’ directorial debut, follows a recent college graduate in a corporate job who rekindles her passion for dance.

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Theater department stages a dazzling return to fully-designed productions with its winter mainstage play ‘Legacy of Light’

By Avery Lin | February 27, 2026

Marking its inaugural show at the reopened Hopkins Center for the Arts, the contemporary play opened on Friday after a term of dedication from theater department staff and students.

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Review: ‘Wuthering Heights’ is a let-down

By Isabella Konecky | February 23, 2026

Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie’s strong performances cannot redeem the ultimately vapid adaptation of Emily Brontë’s source text.

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Friday Night Rock brings Philadelphia-based indie-rock band Florry to Dartmouth

By Colby Martin | February 23, 2026

On Jan. 30, the student club hosted the band and indie artist Chris Hoather for its second show at Sarner Underground this term.

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‘Aca-lympics’ brings seven Dartmouth a cappella groups together in Spaulding Auditorium

By Eugene Kang | February 20, 2026

Winter Carnival concert marks a rare mid-year performance at the reopened Hopkins Center.

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Kruse Reviews: ‘Crime 101’ is a stylish, low-key heist caper with an underwhelming conclusion

By Taylor Kruse | February 20, 2026

A stacked cast and sharp craftsmanship keep this L.A. thriller entertaining, even as the payoff lands a little flat.

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Review: ‘The Testament of Ann Lee’ embodies belief through movement

By Dillon Cain | February 16, 2026

Grounded in Shaker history, “The Testament of Ann Lee” blends historical drama and musical movement into a rigorous portrait of belief and communal life.

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Review: ‘Train Dreams’ is a visually stunning, poignant meditation on the costs of industrialization

By Isabella Konecky | February 16, 2026

Against the backdrop of the Pacific Northwest, the film chronicles the life of an American railroad laborer in the early 20th century as he reflects on his role in a changing world.

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