Tuesday, February 13, 2007

Strong performances can’t save Field’s ‘Little Children’

By Joseph Debonis, The Dartmouth Staff

A look at the list of nominees for the 79th Annual Academy Awards reveals that, despite what many consider to be a strong year, some tried and true conventions remain. After sweeping critic awards, SAGs and BAFTAs alike, a few “dead locks” have emerged; see Helen Mirren for “The Queen” and Forest Whitaker for “The Last King of Scotland.” A few key Oscar blockbusters have racked up more than their fair share of nominations; see “The Departed” and “Dreamgirls” (yes, despite the Best Picture snub). Some films seem to merely pepper the list of nominees with a brilliant performance here and there, perhaps belying an otherwise mediocre film; see “Little Children.” More »

Winds perform Sunday

By Allison Ruderman

With a nod to the famed Bob Dylan song of the same name, the Dartmouth Wind Symphony will perform a set entitled “Blowin’ in the Wind” Sunday at 2 p.m. in Spaulding Auditorium as part of its termly concert series. More »