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Review of the Week: A + P
“Meta” music has its place, particularly for Harvard-educated musicians. When bands write songs about songwriting, or about themselves, they can
CLASS SPOTLIGHT: VES 53D The Fundamentals of Animation
Sever Hall’s animation studio has the feel of a mad scientist’s laboratory invaded by a troupe of kindergartners. Impossibly retro-looking
CD OF THE WEEK: Guero
If imitation is the highest form of flattery, then Beck Hansen has just established himself as a master of self-adulation.
CD OF THE WEEK: Guero
If imitation is the highest form of flattery, then Beck Hansen has just established himself as a master of self-adulation.
ARTSMONDAY: Taste of Ashes in 'Dido'
Dido, Queen of Carthage Location: Loeb Drama Center Dates: March 5-26 Director: Neil Bartlett “Where we are is hell, and
Fascism's 'Flaming Motor'
Did writers in pre-World War II Russia, Italy and Germany contribute to the rise of fascism—and the murders of millions—in
MOVIE REVIEW: Mondovino
“Le vin est mort,” declares independent vintner Aimé Guibert early in the documentary Mondovino . Wine is dead. It’s not
Movie Reviews
BE COOL Be Cool is the most ironically named movie since What’s the Worst That Could Happen? Crass commercialism rarely
OFA Has Faith In Her Lessons
Last Tuesday, Tony award winner Faith Prince brought both her celebrated vivacity and a healthy dose of sound advice to
Movies: Bride and Prejudice, Constantine, Hitch
BRIDE AND PREJUDICE In Bride and Prejudice, Gurinder Chadha (Bend It Like Beckham) proves her directorial versatility by offering up