'Conclave': Self-absorbed and way too proud of itself
By Kadin Purath | 1 hours ago“Conclave” finds itself in physical and intellectual spaces that its thematic and argumentative self could never hope to fill.
“Conclave” finds itself in physical and intellectual spaces that its thematic and argumentative self could never hope to fill.
If you’re looking to change classes, add a fifth – or even sixth – or work towards finishing your T-Reqs, Recess is here to help. Here are six distinctive courses that celebrate creativity and quirkiness in the artistic and cultural landscape classes while helping you graduate on time.
“Second Nature: Photography in the Age of the Anthropocene,” an exhibit featured at the Nasher Museum of Art (as well as the deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum in Lincoln, Massachusetts) from Aug. 29, 2024 to Jan. 5, 2025, offers a visual journey through contemporary photography that captures the complexities and challenges of this new age.
Regardless of how “The Gang” crosses paths with the teachers of “Abbott Elementary,” there is no doubt that the outcome will be dynamic, humorous and, above all, a revival of an integral part of film and television that seems to have waned in recent years.
On Nov. 10, Duke Music hosted a Faculty Recital called “New Creations.” The concert highlighted renowned classical soprano saxophonist Dr. Susan Fancher, Lecturing Fellow of Music and a leading advocate of contemporary music.
With its highs and lows, some aspects of “Brat and it's completely different but also still brat” are certain; it is experimental, daring and unpredictable. The sheer decision for Charli to follow her success with a re-release is bold and shows the artist’s willingness to be creative and push the boundaries of music.
What are the implications of Southern dirt for the soul of man? At 5:28 p.m., Oct. 23, Ashon Crawley answered this question in one of the Nasher's small lecture halls.
“10 Things I Hate About You” has charmed audiences for the last twenty-five years because of its campy humor, loveable and strong female protagonists and the nostalgia it evokes for the romantic comedy genre as a whole.
In a genre that is no longer subversive or new, any self-reference falls flat if it doesn’t build on what came before.
By this point in the school year, any student who has wanted to has likely made the brief trek to the Nasher Museum of Art. What they’ve seen is generally a mix of visiting exhibits and a small slice of the museum’s roughly 13,000-piece collection. In the Janine and J. Tomilson Hill Gallery is “By Dawn’s Early Light,” a yearlong exhibit that uses the Nasher’s vast collection to celebrate the 60th anniversaries of the Voting Rights Act of 1964 and Civil Rights Act of 1965.
“I see dead people,” whispers Kendrick Lamar at the beginning of his Drake diss-track, “Not Like Us.” Since the release of the song on May 4, 2024, the line has been considered an integral part of the track, receiving a number of lyrical analyses. The quote, however, is more well-known as the most iconic line in M. Night Shyamalan’s 1999 film “The Sixth Sense.”
This fall, one student, senior Sydney Maynor, is choosing to pursue Graduation with Distinction, performing Duncan Macmillan’s and Jonny Donahoe’s one-person show “Every Brilliant Thing” at 8 p.m., Nov. 7 through 9 in Brody Theater.
By bringing in voices from across the country and world, Duke Arts gives Duke students the chance to broaden their horizons, although it appeared like few took advantage of it. It was truly one of the prettier performances I’ve been to — filled with life, community, talent, history and gratitude. It was not something I ever would have gone to if it wasn’t so accessible, I just wish more could do the same.
This is the first time Duke Chinese Theater will performs a play not set in a Chinese society, presenting both a major challenge and an experimental highlight. At 7 p.m. Nov. 23 and Nov. 24, Duke Chinese Theater will take its audience to a new dramatic world with complicated understandings of human emotions and behaviors.
Four years after the release of his album “CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST,” Tyler, the Creator has returned with new music and is shaking up industry rules as he does it.
If Xiu Xiu had to be assigned a genre, the closest would be experimental rock or indie. But just listening to one of their songs shows how ill-fitting that label is. Their songs range from almost lo-fi to music befitting haunted houses that aspire to make people cry in fear. The band’s music is unsettling and provoking yet strangely good; even if it is not for everyone, Xiu Xiu’s artistry prevails.
Overall, the show was an impressive affair. Instead of feeling disjointed, the different acts of the showcase flowed well into one another while retaining their own styles. When paired with the pre-show activities and Gambla’s wonderful emceeing, this enabled the performance to showcase the excellent work of students and alumni in the world of theater today, in addition to the impressive work they will go on to do.
To cap off the Saturday programming of Duke’s Family Weekend, the Music Department showcased 11 pieces of music — spanning from combination chorale and chamber orchestra performances to string quartets — Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. in Baldwin Auditorium. The event was primarily intended for visiting friends and families but provided a wonderful, graceful experience to everyone in the Duke community.
I will admit that I am not highly anticipating “Mufasa: The Lion King.” However, I refuse to discount this film entirely; Jenkins, regardless of whether he is considered a beloved indie director or the next sellout, is clearly a passionate man who tells stories he considers worth telling. I, for one, am curious to see how Jenkins’ soulful style translates to the larger screen.
Duke Players’ production of “Circle Mirror Transformation” is an exploration of human connection, building a grounded, funny, and heart-wrenching world through moments of uncertainty and vulnerability.