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Reel Critic: “Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl”

With the release of “Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl” onto Netflix this month, audiences saw both the return of the beloved Lancastrian duo after 17 years as well as the series’ most iconic antagonist, the penguin Feathers McGraw — criminal genius and master of disguise. 


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“Mountainfilm” brings inspiration to Middlebury

Members of the Middlebury community gathered in Dana Auditorium on Jan. 14 to experience a collection of short films that transported them across the world and into the lives of a wide range of remarkable storytellers. This year the films featured stories from outdoor landscapes everywhere from Mexico, ...


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In “Proof of Life,” variety is the spice

Christmas comes twice a year for the Middlebury arts and culture scene when Johnson opens its doors at the end of each semester for its biannual student showcase. In the midst of the stress of finals, student work, especially theses, offer a welcome dose of inspiration during an otherwise hectic time ...


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Dreaming with Sean Dorsey Dance

Sean Dorsey Dance graced the halls of the Mahaney Arts Center from Nov. 15 –16 to share their new project, titled “THE LOST ART OF DREAMING.”  The performance was a beautiful mixture of spoken word, expressive dance and queer joy. The central theme, “DREAMING IS YOUR BIRTHRIGHT,” was ...


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King Lear endears new generation to timeless classic

 From Nov. 14 – 16, the Middlebury community enjoyed a dazzling production of one  of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies, King Lear. Enthralling visual effects and costume design, original musical innovations, and a dynamic cast breathed contemporary life into this timeless classic, leaving ...


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20 Years of “From a Basement on the Hill”

In some ways, it’s hard not to treat “From a Basement on the Hill” as Elliott Smith’s suicide note. When Smith stabbed himself in the heart in his Los Angeles apartment on Oct. 21, 2003, his sixth studio album was largely completed, save some mixing and tracklist decisions. Smith’s death, ...


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Reel Critic: “Emilia Pérez”

What strikes one most upon viewing “Emilia Pérez”, which first premiered at the Cannes Film Festival last May, is its resistance to description. The film, starring Karla Sofía Gascón in the titular role as a transgender woman looking to leave her life as a notorious cartel boss, uses conventions ...


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Jerusalem Quartet returns to campus with rousing program

On Nov. 2, the Jerusalem Quartet flooded the Mahaney Arts Center with passionate string music ranging from classical to modern. Celebrating their 30th season, Jerusalem Quartet returned to Middlebury with a program of Haydn, Shostakovich and Dvorák. 




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