Stories from the November 11, 2004, Print Edition
by Jason Mogavero
Over the years, Woody Harrelson has been a natural born killer, a porn king and a white man that just can't jump. But in Ron Mann's new documentary "Go Further" (Abramorama Entertainment), he shows his true colors: a down-to-Mother Earth, thinking guy. "Go Further" documents Harrelson in 2001, spearheading the Simple Organic Living tour, a 1,300-mile bike ride along the Pacific Coast during which he advocates naturalistic, ecologically conscious values to anyone who will listen.
by Marni Hahn
GW dance students crowded Lincoln Theater Nov. 5 to see a two-part show led by GW associate professor of theater and dance Dana Tai Soon Burgess. His D.C.-based, Asian-American modern dance company, Dana Tai Soon Burgess & Company, is renowned for Asian-inspired works and visual clarity.
GW students will have the opportunity to sing Christmas carols Dec. 12 on a nationally televised program called "Christmas in Washington." The concert, held at the National Building Museum, will be hosted by Dr. Phil and features performances by Vanessa Williams, LeAnn Rhymes and Ruben Studdard from "American Idol.
by Lee Doyle
It never bodes well for a film when its publicity schemes are analogous to the film itself. Just to paint a picture (and to allow others to experience my discomfort and embarrassment vicariously), at the pre-screening of "The Polar Express," an adaptation of the timeless Christmas book by Chris Van Allsburg, Warner Brothers had its publicity people dressed up in pajamas with slippers and digital cameras in their hands taking ticket stubs, while smiling, cheerful employees handed out hot chocolate and doughnuts.
by Cate McGuire
by Cate McGuire
Hatchet Staff Writer
"Finding Neverland" (Miramax) stars Johnny Depp. Need a girl say anything more? Even the most mediocre endeavors can be made viewable through this man's great presence. But while there is nothing mediocre about "Finding Neverland," Depp's seemingly effortless performance as J.
by Kelly James
In case you missed the extreme heat that poured from the dorms last week, you can catch another heat wave at the Warner Theatre's production of "Miss Saigon." Broadway's classic love story, set in the final stages of the Vietnam War, brings 1970s Saigon roaring to the D.
Friday Hem Iota Despite its mellow music, onstage Hem is incredibly energetic and fun. "Most people are surprised we aren't angels," songwriter and guitarist Dan Mess? said. "But we like to get drunk and rowdy in between songs." During the songs you will most likely be hypnotized by these dark lullabies that contrast innocence with turmoil and gloom.
by Breanna Bickmore
Has this really been a most unfortunate year for Cai Guo-Qiang? His careful plans, papering the walls of some Hirshhorn gallery space are after all, unrealized. When first entering "Unlucky Year: Unrealized Projects from 2003-2004," the Hirshhorn's exhibit of nine of Guo-Qiang's preliminary drawings, viewers are hit with the strong scent of gun smoke.
by Lee Doyle
With the relatively recent advent of the self-reflexive documentary coming to the foreground of popular cinematic culture, it's no surprise that someone took it a step further and simply composed a documentary of his own life. Jonathan Caouette did just that in his film "Tarnation" (Wellspring).
