Laura E. Kolbe
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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
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.
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.
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
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
Movie Reviews
BE COOL Be Cool is the most ironically named movie since What’s the Worst That Could Happen? Crass commercialism rarely
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