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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

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...

Folk artist gets nostalgic in new project

Folk artist gets nostalgic in new project

November 3, 2016

An album about nostalgia, “Ape in Pink Marble,” leaves listeners longing for places they have never been to and people they have never met. “Ape in Pink Marble” is freak folk artist Devendra...

Folk artist gets nostalgic in new project

Folk artist gets nostalgic in new project

November 3, 2016

An album about nostalgia, “Ape in Pink Marble,” leaves listeners longing for places they have never been to and people they have never met. “Ape in Pink Marble” is freak folk artist Devendra...

Mystery thriller burns up

Colin Kamphuis November 2, 2016

Despite a strong cast and experienced director, “Inferno” continues the downwards spiral in quality characteristic of recent films following a similar formula. Tom Hanks returns as Professor Robert...

‘The Accountant’ doesn’t add up despite great cast

Colin Kamphuis October 27, 2016

Perhaps an attempt to reimagine the story of the awkward genius in “Good Will Hunting,” “The Accountant” presents its own oddball math whiz, but falls soundly into the mediocre category. Ben...

West Coast rapper delivers at FallFest

West Coast rapper delivers at FallFest

Bridget Dorsey October 18, 2016

This year’s FallFest delivered the hype and mayhem hip-hop-hungry students have been long waiting to receive from UVM Program Board. Vince Staples is an emerging rapper characterized by West Coast...

‘Snowden’ fails to live up to the drama

Colin Kamphuis October 13, 2016

Despite featuring some of the fresher names in the film world, “Snowden” is a tired rehashing of an old formula. The film was directed by Oliver Stone and stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Shailene...

Film renews typical trope

Film renews typical trope

Colin Kamphuis September 28, 2016

Comedic, charming and heartfelt, “Hunt for the Wilderpeople” tugs the heartstrings without bordering on sappiness. “Hunt for the Widerpeople” tells the story of a young foster child who, after...

Indie rock band perfects act

Indie rock band perfects act

Bridget Dorsey September 23, 2016

Only one band is able to rock their audience down to the ground only to throw them back up into the air through amazing sound and incredible theatrics.   of Montreal, who is actually from Athens,...

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