Volume 101, Issue 18
Stories from the October 7, 2004 issue of the GW Hatchet. View a PDF version of this issue.
Dan Flavin’s brand of minimalism is the kind people love to hate. His installation pieces, which are created from store-bought fluorescent light fixtures mounted on walls and floors, at first inspire the groan that every art aficionado hates to hear from fellow gallery-goers: “Why is he so special? I could do that.” No, you couldn’t […]
Why does life exist? And what does it all mean? (That is, if it means anything at all). Can such questions produce a fresh and funny film? With his endlessly inventive trip through the Big Picture of human existence, “I Heart Huckabees” writer-director David O. Russell (“Three Kings”) answers with a resounding ‘yes.’ In a […]
51st State Tavern, 2512 L Street NW I’m not really sure to what the name 51st State Tavern is referring. Is it a political cry for statehood for the District? Or perhaps a humorous attempt at declaring itself an official entity of drinkers and booze? Honestly, last Friday night I didn’t really care what the […]
Thursday, Oct. 7 Chords For John Kerry Madams Organ This free concert is an effort to support John Kerry and the MoveOn political action committee, said GW law school student Sean Crowley, who is putting on the event featuring performances by Mara Levi and the Avant Garde Disasters. Donations accepted. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. […]
In 105 minutes, “Ladder 49” (Touchstone) covers a lot of ground: life, death, love, friendship, hate, pain, happiness and loss. Director Jay W. Russell (“Tuck Everlasting”) poignantly captures the story of a Baltimore fireman by exploring the very best and the very worst parts of life itself. Through the film’s beautiful photography, the viewer is […]
In GW Jazz Studies professor James Levy’s new science fiction rock opera, Joan of Arc is reincarnated into the body of a do-gooder pop star who uses her wealth to try to change the world. After she fails, the aliens show up. Sound crazy? Much of the opera is set in a mental institution. “When […]
Our View: GW basketball’s emergence on the national stage requires both the players and the athletic department to be wary of their conduct off the court. Last Thursday, three members of the GW men’s basketball team were involved in a scuffle at Lulu’s Mardi Gras, resulting in the hospitalization of two bouncers. While rumors permeate […]
As I was sitting at the theater about 10 minutes before the screening of “Tying the Knot” (Roadside Attractions) was to take place, I was worried that I might be the only person in attendance. I wouldn’t have cared about seeing the film alone; but I was more concerned that this film might not be […]
Over the summer I made a pledge to study the opinions of those with whom I disagree. Searching for inspiration for this column, I found a perfect opportunity to journey outside my comfort zone and attended an event sponsored by Students for Justice in Palestine featuring Diana Buttu, legal advisor to the Palestine Liberation Organization. […]
During off hours, Grog & Tankards is empty, with a few pool players and lonely drinkers at the bar. Consisting of one large room decorated with furniture and artwork reminiscent of a fraternity house, the bar boasts all the elements sought after by your average 20-something college student. Budweiser posters and chalkboards touting drink specials […]