Friday, July 18, 2008

Pixar’s ‘WALL-E’charms, disturbs

By Matthew Ritger, The Dartmouth Staff

The media buzz surrounding “WALL-E” (2008) is spinning out of control. Across the nation, opinion-makers laud what they see as the film’s creative critique of American consumerism, joining in a veritable parade of “WALL-E” praise. As could only occur in the culture “WALL-E” pretends to call out, the parade is masquerading as a march: The New York Times even ran an op-ed column titled “Wall-E for President.” More »

Director Vincent Moon shines on ‘Blogotheque’

By Olivia Sacks

I’ve always thought that my dream of life-as-a-musical — complete with spontaneous, choreographed dancing in the streets — would forever remain make-believe. But now, director Vincent Moon’s “Take Away Shows” have truly made life in Paris a musical — and made that life accessible, virtually speaking. More »