Although the June 24 encore screening of Benedict Cumberbatch's blockbusting Hamlet (below) is come and gone, Hop programming this summer offers audiences three more chances to appreciate the plays of William Shakespeare! Friday, July 8, 5:30 pm, Warner Bentley Theater - VoxFest presents Macbeth in Rhythm Imagine a full Macbeth with an unbroken back-beat! As part of VoxFest, a weeklong theater workshop involving Dartmouth alumni and current students, two Dartmouth alumni with active stage, film and TV careers lead a workshop presentation of a devised theater piece that explores … [Read more...]
Film
Hop Summer shows on sale now!
Hopkins Center’s summer schedule includes a trio of jazz icons, the return of the free, family-friendly Free For All series of concerts and movies, and an unusually rich line-up of new and developing theatrical works, including a rare chance to peer inside the creative process of one of today’s most interesting American dancemakers, choreographer Kyle Abraham. The Hop summer shows went on sale on June 1. In addition, the Spaulding and Loew auditorium screens will show a mix of great movies and HD-video broadcasts—and the public is invited to a fun, festive launch of the Hop’s 2016-2017 … [Read more...]
Celebrating Student Achievement in the Arts
About 75 students, including many graduating seniors, capped their Dartmouth year with an honor at the Arts at Dartmouth Awards on Tuesday, May 31, at 4:30 pm, in The Moore Theater of the Hopkins Center. With remarks by Dartmouth President Philip J. Hanlon '77, Hop Interim Director Marga Rahmann ‘78, P’12 and guest of honor Michael Rafter '82, an Emmy award-winning television and Broadway music director, plus screenings of two student films, a classical duet and a lively reprise of All That Jazz from the Department of Theater's winter production of Chicago, it was an upbeat celebration of the … [Read more...]
“I went to her studio and never left”: Arts Awardee Lizzy Rogers
On Tuesday, May 31, at 4:30 pm in The Moore Theater of the Hop, at the annual Arts at Dartmouth Awards, about 75 Dartmouth students will receive awards for special achievements in the performing and visual arts, and film and media. It's a free event, and includes a reprise of the musical number All That Jazz from the Department of Theater's stellar winter 2016 production of Chicago; the screenings of two short student-made films; and remarks by this year's guest of honor, Michael Rafter '82, an Emmy award-winning television and Broadway music director. Who are these students who use their … [Read more...]
Hate is Inherited: “Gangs of Wasseypur” is Epic
Interested in pitch-perfect drama, fantastic action and exceptional cinematography? Did you like The Godfather? Prepare yourself for one of the most intense cinematic experiences ever. One of the highest rated films of recent history, called by Danny Bowes of rogerebert.com “one of the most ambitious gangster films ever made, and quite possibly one of the best,” Gangs of Wasseypur, the 2012 film by Anurag Kashyap, will turn any preconception of Indian cinema on its head. Lasting a total of five hours, the film will be screened in two parts on Sunday, April 24, at 3 and 7 pm, at Loew … [Read more...]
The Rhythmic Cinema of Rams
Slow, quiet and only briefly explained, Rams (Sunday, April 17, 7 pm) would not appear to be a wildly captivating tale. Yet, Grímur Hákonarson's story of two feuding brothers in Iceland is entrancing in every way. The film draws in the senses through the austere beauty of Iceland, and Hákonarson perfectly captures the intricate simplicities of their herding lives. Rams is a departure from mainstream filmmaking in that it never forces its outcomes upon the audience. The progression of its story feels as natural as the progression of an Icelandic afternoon. We are able to experience the lives of … [Read more...]
Big screen must-sees in spring
Spring break, for students, is a much needed respite from academic rigor. Spring itself is a time of reinvigorated minds, fresh from the relaxing activities of break, or reset by the warming weather and hopeful atmosphere. Spring is a season for new, and nothing is more refreshing than a brand new slate of films to enjoy. Beginning in April, nearly 40 films will play in Loew and Spaulding auditoriums, and each one has something unique to offer. As a lover of film, I would like to share my thoughts on the upcoming slate of films, including fantastic movies I have already seen, timeless classics … [Read more...]
Can’t-miss films this weekend
Spring is here! Celebrate the season of new with an exciting slate of movies this weekend. Enjoy the brilliance of the Coen brothers, a masterpiece by Charlie Kaufman, Star Wars, the biggest movie of the year and Creed with Michael B. Jordan and Sylvester Stallone. Here are my thoughts on the must watch movies this weekend. Hail Caesar! (April 1) Few modern filmmakers boast as wide a spectrum as the incomparable Coen brother. Ethan and Joel have shown the world the dark side of humanity with No Country for Old Men, and the hilarity present in violence with Fargo. Their catalogue, … [Read more...]
What’s hot – Spring 2016
What should you be sure not to miss at the Hop this spring? The Hop interns give you their take: Red-Eye to Havre de Grace (April 1 & 2) follows the last days of Edgar Allen Poe, which are shrouded in controversy and rumor. Exceptional research and innovative stage development have come together to create this sensational stage production. Follow the unraveling mind of one of America's great story tellers as he attempts to return to New York City after speaking in Philadelphia. Curtis King '16 Met Opera Live in HD's Madama Butterfly (April 2 &3): From a musical perspective, I … [Read more...]
The evolution of “Macbeth”
Few actors have an affinity for diversity like that of Michael Fassbender. Actors often change roles, or break free of certain casting, but are rarely able to transmit the same emotion and energy across many different roles. This talented actor, born in Germany and raised in Ireland, has slowly developed an impressively diverse acting career. While only achieving the status of bankable Hollywood star with his Oscar-nominated role as Steve Jobs, Fassbender has proved his acting chops with a long list of powerful performances. Starting, as many actors do, on the stage, his first transition … [Read more...]
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