'The Neophyte' asks the big questions
By Christie Harner | April 16, 2002Do we believe in God? Can any of us here on earth hear the voice of God ringing in our ears? What does he say?
Do we believe in God? Can any of us here on earth hear the voice of God ringing in our ears? What does he say?
Step outside yourself and come inside - inside the ruptured consciousness of Shakespeare
First, Soulquarians like D'angelo, Erykah Badu and Jill Scott brought R&B music back to its roots after a long deprivation of soul.
Harmony-infused acoustic rock/pop trio Guster just wrapped up their fourth album and has embarked this week on a spring tour.
With the start of this Saturday's Springfest event out at Mad Bowl, the University will begin importing scores of underground and regional musical acts in an attempt to draw frazzled undergrads out for a day of Wahoostock.
The buzz in the room was one of excitement, anticipation and assured enjoyment. When each film started, segments of the room applauded in self-congratulatory appreciation that came across as more charming than anything else.
Modern comedies typically rake in the cash and pile up laughs with tasteless and vulgar humor. That said, the humor in "Death to Smoochy" is not just tasteless, it is truly offensive while avoiding any reasonable expectation of laughter.
"High Crimes" is a thoroughly boring and uninspiring film. Despite the strong performances of Ashley Judd and Morgan Freeman this film still feels lifeless.
It was impossible to miss the advertising for the latest First Year Players' production, "Kiss Me, Kate." For those of you who just treaded on the chalk ads and passed by the posters, shame on you!
The expression "here be monsters" was borne of ancient cartographers - uncharted waters on maps were emblazoned with the phrase to indicate an area where man has never ventured.
Caveh Zahedi's career is largely founded on a yen for exposing himself on camera. No, not that kind of exposure.
Spring, as they say, is the season of love. Shakespeare on the Lawn's upcoming production of "Much Ado About Nothing" gives us a little of both. Shakespeare's mid-career comedy looks at love and its entanglements through a more mature lens. "With some of Shakespeare's romances, the Romeo and Juliet type, depth is lacking," said director Suzanne Platt, a third-year College student.
"The Rookie" is a heartwarming story about a man who rediscovers his dream. It reminds us of a novel one would order from a seventh grade reading teacher.
To Edwin Roa, producer of Friday's Rhythm of the Soul at the Albemarle County Office Building, dancing is something integral to human nature.
Chatting with musician Martin Sexton is as relaxing as sitting on a Somerville porch overlooking the Davis Square red line while drinking Sam Adams and cursing the Celtics' sporadic play.
"Iris" is the hauntingly moving portrait of author Iris Murdoch's grave struggle with the ravages of Alzheimer's disease.
"Panic Room" commits a crime movies should absolutely always avoid: sparking an indifferent reaction.
To change things up, why don't we dip into the bottomless abyss of fan mail addressed to yours truly? Dear Ian, Do you smoke crack?
Upon opening up the case of "Riviera," the latest from Big Head Todd and the Monsters, I was greeted to the fan club merchandise order form that was slipped into the liner notes.
1. Now 9 / Various Artists 2. The Best of Both Worlds / R. Kelly and Jay-Z 3. O Brother, Where Art Thou / Various Artists 4.