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...]
Film
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...]
For the love of film, 66 years and counting
This article was first published in the Hopkins Center Winter 2016 Membership Newsletter. Every Monday, a couple dozen students and a few community members shuffle into Room 205 in Dartmouth's Wilson Hall. Almost immediately the talk turns to movies: who saw what over the weekend and what they thought. For the next hour, fueled by local takeout and lukewarm soda, the Dartmouth Film Society (DFS) debates the merits of films from Die Hard to Dogtooth. Halfway through the term, series ideas are proposed, top-secret voting (and horse trading) occurs and a future DFS theme is chosen. DFS … [Read more...]
Quentin and controversy: the whole bloody affair
If you were to make a list of indisputably great filmmakers, Quentin Tarantino would find his way to the top. After owning the 1990s with exploitation classics such as Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction, Tarantino has continued to baffle, challenge and often disgust movie goers. From Kill Bill to Jackie Brown, Tarantino’s films have gathered an intense following thanks to their pure entertainment value, Tarentino's own distinctive style and perhaps most importantly his own brand of commentary. Namely, a very brash form of commentary. A total of 110--that would be the number of times the … [Read more...]
The simple song at the heart of “Youth”
Youth (at the Hop on Friday, Feb. 19), starring such stalwarts as Michael Caine, Harvey Keitel and Jane Fonda, is a gentle crescendo of emotional realization. Well respected composer Fred Ballinger (Caine) is now retired, and relaxing in the Swiss Alps. Alongside his friend Mick Boyle (Keitel), a screenwriter without inspiration, Ballinger settles into the mundane. Paolo Sorrentino’s movie seems to suggest that the monotony of life contains the secret to inspiration, as Ballinger pessimistically observes the foolish world around him. Yet there is something deeper within Youth. Perhaps … [Read more...]
Roman Holiday: A persecuted artist’s perfect romantic comedy
Valentine’s Day and romantic comedies go hand in hand. There is none better than the gold standard of the genre, Roman Holiday. Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck team up for a timeless, romantic and beautifully serendipitous vacation in Rome. Roman Holiday, being one of the first post-war American films to shoot on location in Europe, captures the Italian city in all of its splendor. Considered a definitive classic for its acting and directing, Audrey Hepburn’s Hollywood debut forces even its most stoic viewers to crack a smile. The film’s screenplay also remains current, and in fact … [Read more...]
What’s Hot – Winter 16
What should you be sure not to miss at the Hop this winter? Hear about it from some of the Hop interns, who are immersed in all things Hop in this, their senior year: Filter Theatre's Twelfth Night: As a theater person, I'm really excited about this group coming to campus. They kind of represent where theatre seems to be moving, innovative design that challenges our notions of what a performance is and should be. Nicolle Allen ‘16 I’m really looking forward to seeing Dada Masilo’s Swan Lake. I’ve heard great things about this rendition of Swan Lake from family friends and am excited … [Read more...]
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