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October 16, 2026
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Williamson uses familiar formula for new WB drama

By Rebecca Leffler | January 23, 2002

To be honest, I was a little uneasy about the whole concept of "Glory Days" in the first place. Not only has it replaced "Jack and Jill," my personal favorite of 2001 (though apparently I was the only one who appreciated it due to the fact that it was cancelled), it has temporarily stolen "Felicity's" time slot. Knowing that the show was created by Kevin Williamson ("Dawson's Creek"and "Scream") and stars the aesthetically appealing Eddie Cahill, I decided to give it a chance.

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First DTV 'Kiss' is memorable

By Katie Van Syckle | January 22, 2002

With lines like "I'll give you a blitz and maybe we could get a meal or something," "Kiss and Tell," Imago Media's latest production for DTV, is an entertaining spotlight on taboo themes at the heart of Dartmouth's dating scene. The hilarious opening scene of the series premiere, which features Jay Kaplan '02 and Elenor Sigler '01 seducing one another in the Berry stacks, successfully introduces the quandary that arises throughout the episode: Is it possible to find love at Dartmouth? The show also explores how far a student has to go to find that love. In the style of the hit HBO series "Sex in the City," "Kiss and Tell" revolves around the lives of four single '03 women, who in their quest to find love at Dartmouth, must deal with the non-sensical realities of dating at the Big Green. The first episode, titled "Great Sexpectations and Good Vibrations," looks specifically at whether or not it is possible for upperclass women to date underclass men. The characters of this Dartmouth production successfully parallel those found in "Sex in the City." Maya, who is wonderfully played by Wendy Liu '02, is more or less the Carrie Bradshaw of "Kiss and Tell." Sitting at her computer, Maya drives the story line with insightful comments and personal experiences that delve into the dilemmas at hand. Alex, played by Rachel Globus '02, is the Miranda-like character.

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Altman's murder-mystery 'Park' has too many players

By Kelly Swartz | January 21, 2002

There is something about murder mysteries and rain. There is also something about pretentious old England and dreary weather, drizzling her gaudy, grim Brits in aging pearls polished to shades of brown and gray. Director Robert Altman embraces such vintage imagery in the opening scenes and throughout his newest film, "Gosford Park," a subtly humorous menagerie of curious characters lost in a maze of endless subplots directly and indirectly linked to an unsolved murder that takes place within the chaos. Set during the 1930s in an English country mansion, the movie opens as friends of Sir William McCordle (Michael Gambon) and Lady Sylvia McCordle (Kristin Scott Thomas) arrive for a weekend shooting party.

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Mel Kendrick gets to the 'core' of sculpting with exhibit

By Alex Rich | January 18, 2002

Not many people can look at a rotted tree trunk and sense its potential for artistic expression. Not everyone is Mel Kendrick. In the Hood Museum of Art's new exhibition, "Mel Kendrick: Core Samples," Kendrick, a contemporary sculptor, presents nine of his sculptures, created over the past two years.

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Sex and more sex dominate 'Real World'

By Kelly Swartz | January 17, 2002

After 10 seasons of MTV's popular reality show, "The Real World," audiences have accustomed themselves to the outrageous consequences of throwing seven contrasting personalities into a posh, elegantly decorated den of fire.

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Crowe shines in 'A Beautiful Mind'

By Kelly Swartz | January 15, 2002

A film comes along once every five years or so when an actor uncannily conveys the dark uncertainties and idiosyncrasies of a mentally unstable character to the point that the audience becomes convinced they are observing his subtle, distinguishing characteristics in real life.

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Remake of 'Ocean's Eleven' bests Rat Pack original

By David Jain | January 11, 2002

What do you get when you combine Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Matt Damon and a host of celebrities in Las Vegas (not to mention over $150 million )? The answer: director Steven Soderbergh's hit remake of "Ocean's Eleven." When criminal Danny Ocean (George Clooney) gets out from prison, he can't help but begin to plan his next major robbery.

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Jigga wows on 'Unplugged'

By Sam Lederer | January 10, 2002

On Nov. 18, 2001, MTV's "Unplugged" series aired yet another gem which ranks among classic performances by Nirvana, Eric Clapton and Bob Dylan. But this performance came from a most unlikely artist and musical genre, Jay-Z, the king of hip-hop.

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'In the Bedroom' is an Oscar-worthy achievement

By Mark Sweeney | January 10, 2002

Rare are the films that display such uninhibited emotional power as does Todd Field's new thriller, "In The Bedroom." The intense view of the emotional and psychological scars left on parents grieving the loss of their only child pulls no punches and leaves the viewer captivated at every turn of the plot. "In The Bedroom" stars Sissy Spacek and Tom Wilkinson as Ruth and Matt Fowler, whose only son Frank, played by Nick Stahl, is home for the summer before venturing off to architecture school. Frank, in between his summer trade as a lobster fisherman, is romantically involved with an older woman, portrayed by Marisa Tomei.

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'Hedwig and the Angry Inch' measures up perfectly

By Kelly Swartz | January 9, 2002

The movie opens with the depressing flicker of a neon sign outside of the Kansas City, Kan., location of the fictional nationwide restaurant chain, Bilgewater's (think Big Boy meets Applebys), where Hedwig and his band, The Angry Inch, are beginning their American tour. Once inside things instantly explode, and the sugary voice and screen presence of John Cameron Mitchell in drag as his transsexual main character, Hedwig, captivate a stunned audience of diners. "Are you ready, Kansas City!

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Choreographer Comfort makes right moves with 'Asphalt'

By David Jain | January 8, 2002

Jane Comfort is not your standard choreographer and director. Her work typifies the eclectic style of dance and performance that has recently taken the arts community by storm. Comfort's unique style utilizes motion, light and song, with her story told through the eyes of the spoken word and dance. Through a special series of performances and discussions at the Hopkins Center this winter, Jane Comfort and Company has brought a little touch of the real world and dance into the snow-covered streets of quintessential Hanover, NH. Jane Comfort and Company's latest production, "Asphalt," has won much acclaim from the critics and theatergoers of New York. A close and detailed look into the hardships faced by the people of the inner city, "Asphalt" ties together a wide array of musical and theatrical genres. Originally intended to portray the concurrence of dance, motion and word, Comfort's production grows into an all-encompassing theatrical piece, combining elements of dance, lighting, thematic structure and music. Initially commissioned through the Doris Duke Awards for New Works, and the Andrew W.

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Anderson reigns with 'The Royal Tenenbaums'

By Kelly Swartz | January 7, 2002

Lies, love, death and deception. Weddings, divorces, affairs and funerals. These intriguing themes, along with director and screenwriter Wes Anderson and co-writer Owen Wilson's dark, deadpan humor await anxious viewers of "The Royal Tenenbaums," the latest film from the pair. There are several routes a director and/or screenwriter might take to ensure his or her film's public and economic success.

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