“Roma” deserves the biggest screen
Hunter McKenzie, Senior Culture Columnist
5 days ago
Filed under Arts, Culture, Reviews
I should admit that before I sat down to watch “Roma,” I knew almost nothing about it. Holly Coughlan I knew that it was a Spanish language film. I knew that it was in black and white. I also vaguely knew of the soft controversy surrounding the film’s distributor, Netflix, that made it available...
Animated “Spider-Man” swings into success
Allie O'Connor, Assistant Culture Editor
6 days ago
Filed under Arts, Culture, Reviews
I’ve seen a lot of Spider-Man movies. Probably one too many Spider-Man movies. After a while, they kind of bleed together. Sophie Spencer That being said, Tobey Maguire was not a bad Spider-Man. Neither was Andrew Garfield. Tom Holland appears to be a youthful, hilarious mix of a great Spider-Man and a great Peter Parker, with future movies ...
We should all listen to more multilingual pop music
Sarah Robinson, Culture Columnist
December 7, 2018
Lili Traviato The use of Spanish in American music has, until recently, only appeared sparingly in music’s top charts. This is despite there being 40.5 million Spanish speakers in the U.S, according to a March 2018 CNN article. Cardi B’s song “I Like It” featuring Puerto Rican rappe...
Breaking into the scene: a guide to getting started in music
Allie O'Connor, Assistant Culture Editor
December 6, 2018
There’s so much a student can do to get involved in the music scene at UVM and in Burlington that it might be intimidating for those who don’t quite know where to begin. While the campus is well known for fostering a creative environment, getting started in the music scene isn’t always easy. H...
“Wildlife:” a sturdy directorial debut
Hunter McKenzie, Culture Columnist
December 2, 2018
Filed under Arts, Culture, Reviews
Sophie Spencer Welcome to Great Falls, Montana, 1960. A wildfire rages across the forested Rockies, just at the edge of the small town caught between two eras of mid-century America. This is the set up for actor Paul Dano’s (“Little Miss Sunshine”) directorial debut, “Wildlife,” a quiet...
Queen’s legacy is showcased in “Bohemian Rhapsody”
Jonathan Greenberg, Staff Writer
December 1, 2018
Filed under Arts, Culture, Reviews
Reese Green “We Will Rock You,” “Don’t Stop Me Now,” “Another one Bites the Dust.” All of these song were sung by Queen, the iconic rock band lead by Freddie Mercury. One of their songs just so happens to be the title of a new movie: “Bohemian Rhapsody.” The film centers on Fred...
Williams gallery finishes semester with student art
Keely Lyons, Staff Writer
November 30, 2018
Filed under Arts, Culture, Previews
Rotting fruit, empty fish tanks and a pile of dirt are only some of the things that have been on display this semester in the Francis Colburn Gallery, a large room across from room 301 in Williams Hall. Run by the art and art history department and curated by Associate Professor Mildred Beltré, the Fra...
Artistry and variety at Orchesis dance show
Amanda Anderson, Staff Writer
November 17, 2018
Tights, flowing skirts and shorts paced and swirled backstage. The percussion of bare feet and dance shoes on the wooden floor filled the air as the crowd funneled into the Campus Rec Studio. Then the room went dark. The silence was pierced by a chant, a chorus of voices, belonging to the 19 member...
Crowds fill the gym to hear Ta-Nehisi Coates
Anna Kolosky, Staff Writer
November 14, 2018
In the middle of the Patrick Gym tennis courts, a college drop-out stood in front of a crowd of thousands. UVM brought Ta-Nehisi Coates to campus Nov. 6 as the speaker for the first-year read. Coates was asked questions by English Professor and poet Major Jackson. Coates’ novel, “Between ...
Diwali lights up the night
Addie Beach, Senior Staff Writer
November 14, 2018
Dressed in brilliant crimson skirts and flowing veils dancers smiled and stomped on stage to classical Indian music and Bollywood remixes. Down the hall, luscious curries and samosas were being prepared. Clara Martorano The Indian Students Association hosted Diwali Nov. 9 in the Grand Maple Ball...
Senior curates Winooski art show
Kelly Duggan, Staff Writer
November 10, 2018
Filed under Artist Spotlight, Arts, Culture
Senior Mak Baker flipped through a sketchbook they filled with pen-and-ink drawings their time abroad in Denmark. Baker paused at a sketch of a classic Danish girl: blonde hair, blue eyes. “She knew I was drawing her, so I left,” Baker said. Beyond their studies as a studio art and psychological ...
“Tartuffe” is re-imagined for UVM stage
Lindsey Imhoff, Staff Writer
November 9, 2018
Filed under Arts, Culture, Previews
The UVM theatre department puts a contemporary spin on an old classic. “Tartuffe” the second production of the semester, runs Nov. 7 to Nov. 11. The play was originally written in 1664 by Moliere, a prominent French playwright. The play follows a wealthy family headed by Orgon who becomes ...
