Me Too Monologues presented “In Our Own Words,” the latest iteration of its annual production about identity, Mar. 1 in East Duke's Nelson Music Room. Each piece performed, distinct yet intertwined, reflected the complexity of personal experience, offering raw and unfiltered glimpses into many different facets of human existence.
On Apr. 3., Duke Jewish Student Union (JSU) swapped Thursday night cramming time for a spectacular stand-up comedy show. Held at the Freeman Center, Jewish Life at Duke’s building, the event featured Columbia College Chicago comic Ian Toppall and Trinity sophomore Ariela Shuchman.
Overall, ‘Dance Nation’ took what seemed on the surface as a niche plot and transformed it into a universally-applicable coming-of-age story. While the play may no longer be running, its messages will live on for all those who watched it.
Ahead of Devils En Pointe's and Embodiment's collaboration "Liminal," leaders of both clubs answer questions about their respective club's and upcoming show.
Charlie McSpadden on his newest film, next steps and his advice for aspiring creatives
Charlie McSpadden talks about preparing for a film career while at Duke and his career so far
In the hands of the Duke Department of Theater Studies, lies can share truth, farce can show genuine heart and expectation can be subverted. There is still an opportunity to enjoy the second half of the two-week run of “The Liars.” Catch it while you can; it’s smart, sharp and genuinely funny.
Overall, Heimler offered an engaging look into his career as a YouTube history educator, weaving together educational philosophy with personal insights from his journey.
“On the Same Wavelength: Art, Science & Conservation” uses science to peer into the mysterious past of certain artworks. In the process, it highlights an often-overlooked intersection of art and science and provides insights into the history of art.
Second-year MFA student Sai Varadan is currently presenting his thesis in the Friedl Building’s Fredric Jameson Gallery. The Chronicle sat down with Varadan to talk about his life, work, journey to Duke and “The Child Within,” his thesis.
Overall, the Fountain Concerts are a unique and enjoyable part of Duke’s musical repertoire with unparalleled intimacy and a nice, laid-back vibe. Though the Biddle Music Building can be a bit of a hike for those not living on East, the performances are well worth the journey.
Had the film committed to going in either the thought-provoking or the amusement direction — or if the film had committed to doing both aspects stronger — it would have been better. As it stands, however, “Drop” is still an engaging movie built around a fascinating premise.
Fargeat's and Moore’s efforts in "The Substance" turn the film into a palpably sincere, raw representation of the inner thoughts of women working in the industry. The greatest takeaway from the film and Demi Moore’s journey is that there is no timer on success.
On March 24, the Intro to Bridge house course hosted American professional bridge player Zachary Grossack for a discussion Q&A and house course lesson.
Even though the show lacked excitement, the winners did not. I was ecstatic to see “Anora” sweeping the Oscars rather than the anticipated “Emilia Pérez.” This year’s show demonstrated that there is a chance for small yet deserving filmmakers to make a splash and dominate Hollywood’s biggest night.
With March Madness in full swing, movies are an excellent way to immerse yourself in Duke basketball spirit during the sad periods between live games. Here are a few films beloved by several Duke Men’s Basketball players and coaches, all mentioned by players and coaches on The Brotherhood Podcast.
“Nickel Boys” presents a history detached from the popular understanding of American society while serving as a powerful reminder that the oppression it documents was not that long ago. What’s more, the events and power structures it depicts are crucial to understanding how we got to where we are today.
While “A Real Pain” is a phenomenal film that also does a wonderful job of providing a fresh perspective on the Holocaust, it also finds itself stuck in the same rut as other Holocaust films.
Throughout the talk, Dr. Chang skillfully guided the audience through the issues surrounding photographs of North Korea, arguing that the best approaches directly engage with these constraints instead of trying to avoid them. Hopefully one day North Korea will open to the world again, but until then, in order to understand the country, we must understand the limitations we face in trying to do so.
Two to four times a week, for a total of about 60 times a semester, films from across genres, time periods and geography are screened for free in the Ruby’s Film Theatre. This is the work of Screen/Society, a Duke-sponsored program that has its roots in an informal graduate student film club formed in the late ‘80s.
