Wednesday, February 07, 2007
After weeks of interviews and readings by a diverse group of four final candidates, Thomas O’Malley has been selected to join the faculty of Dartmouth’s creative writing program. O’Malley will teach introductory courses as well as advanced fiction workshops. More »
“Pan’s Labyrinth,” Guillermo del Toro new film, boldly mixes fairy tales with unmitigated violence. The film melds torture, fairies, domestic abuse and magical kingdoms into a convincing narrative that pries open the imagination. Del Toro intertwines otherworldly wonder and real-world violence, proving that the two are more similar than one might think. Both deeply touching and deeply disturbing, the gritty but spectacular visuals and over-the-top plotline of “Labyrinth” produce the best demonstration of traditional “magical realism” that has recently graced the silver screen. More »
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