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The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

Film captures struggles of family life

Healy Fallon February 17, 2017

Adolescence is the first period of self-discovery, where we discovered adulthood not only through our own behaviors, but also in the people around us.   The film,  “20th Century Women,” a newcomer...

Coming-of-age novel examines cult lifestyle

Bridget Higdon, Assistant Arts Editor February 16, 2017

When it’s a cold and snowy Sunday, you need a good book to read. Despite its page count, “The Girls” by Emma Cline is the kind of novel so fast-paced and suspenseful it could be read in one,...

Migos contribute to the culture

Ben Elfland, Arts Editor February 10, 2017

Culture is an elusive term, one that many have seeked to define and understand. Between the dab and their latest hit “Bad and Boujee,” the role of Migos in pop culture is undeniable. A staple...

Series return is fortunate event

Kim Henry, Staff Writer February 3, 2017

Netflix is gaining ground in its steady lumber toward media domination with the release of its adaptation of the hit children’s saga, “A Series of Unfortunate Events.” The show follows the story...

R&B artist delivers female power on her first album

Healy Fallon, Senior Staff Writer February 2, 2017

Making music is the most effective outlet for personal expression, and a single lyric or melody often reveals a vivid profile of the artist themselves. With the recent release of her new album, titled...

The return of the musical

Colin Kamphuis January 27, 2017

It’s rare today for a major Hollywood film to be a musical, although this was a popular genre in the 1930s and 1940s.   “La La Land” bucks this trend by recreating a movie the likes of...

Local Burlington author to release her debut novel

Bridget Higdon January 21, 2017

For many writers, inspiration is in the air all around them. This is certainly true for one local author whose world travels and diverse studies influenced her debut novel. Katherine Arden will be hosting...

2000s TV comedy returns

2000’s TV comedy returns

January 20, 2017

In the case of many movies and TV shows, the sequels and reboots that follow rarely live up to the quality of their predecessors. Netflix’s four-part miniseries “Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life,”...

New J.K. Rowling film has same old magic

New J.K. Rowling film has same old magic

Bridget Higdon December 7, 2016

New Yorkers bustled and Model Ts chugged down the cobblestone streets of Manhattan in the fantasy film that turns the clock back to 1926 New York City. Harry Potter author JK Rowling’s debut screenplay...

Rap trio makes triumphant return

Rap trio makes triumphant return

December 6, 2016

Every ‘90s-loving hipster’s favorite rap group is back. After an 18-year hiatus, A Tribe Called Quest returned Nov. 11 with their sixth and supposedly final album, “We got it from Here… Thank...

Comedian records special in Burlington

Comedian records special in Burlington

November 18, 2016

Not only is this comedian hilarious, but he is philanthropic, generous, open-minded and holds close ties to Burlington. Mike Finoia recorded his live album Nov. 12 at the Vermont Comedy Club. Finoia...

Hip-hop history tale gets down to business

Hip-hop history tale gets down to business

Alex LeRose November 16, 2016

Calling all music lovers; Netflix just brought an era of music to television like never before. “The Get Down,” created by filmmaker Baz Luhrmann, is a series set in the Bronx in the 1970s. This show...

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