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Full Frame's annual Winter Series begins at the Carolina
By Anna Koelsch | January 23, 2014Industry buzz is certainly not lacking among the three films in the Winter Series.
Industry buzz is certainly not lacking among the three films in the Winter Series.
Peter Berg’s newest project is a lean combat film, offering no sympathy for the squeamish and no respite from the horrors witnessed.
A 200 dollar saving bond and bragging rights are the stakes in “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” Hoof 'n’ Horn’s latest musical production.
"Zadie Smith is probably one of the most interesting contemporary writers because she’s both extending the formal innovations and experimentations we associate with the novel in her work."
The record draws upon influences like Phil Spector and classic Motown to create a pleasing throwback to the 1960s.
Both the strengths and weaknesses of the film result from the translation of stage to screen.
Spoiler alert: Travers doesn’t get her way.
Isaac portrays a man who cannot decide whether to relish in success or failure, because while success is validation, failure is authentic.
I can’t help but wonder why Disney doesn’t put women in charge more often.
The cast obviously enjoyed getting back together; it’s as much a reunion for them as it is for their characters.
Music reminds me that someone, somewhere has felt exactly what I’m feeling.
The immediacy of her stage presence, paired with the approachability of her work—which is at once soulful and surreal—has set her apart.
"The film is intimate, personal and moving."
Durham locals will soon have a second chance to experience a director’s artistic expression of her love of hair.
Perhaps there is no better humor to lighten the mood than that of quirky British actors.
"Everybody doing arts here is self-motivated, and as a result, everything they do has this crazy fire to it."
"So it becomes a live music video puppet show concert."
"Every year, it’s very unique in terms of the array of voices we get."
Duke Performances aims for interdisciplinarity and interaction with a wide-ranging lineup of artists, many of whom will collaborate with the students attending their shows.
Duke will cement its status as a university with a uniquely strong emphasis on African dance by hosting the first major conference on African dance in more than 20 years.