The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

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

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,...

Ecological art: a more creative call to action

Ecological art: a more creative call to action

Chloe Foster September 22, 2016

In the age of climate change and conservationism, ecological art is on the rise. Local artists and environmentalists came together to create a collaborative ecological art exhibit in Billings Library...

Wilco releases reflective new album

Wilco releases reflective new album

Alex LeRose September 21, 2016

Dads and rock fans everywhere can rejoice. Wilco’s 10th studio album, “Schmilco,” was released Sept. 9. While the album name suggests the kind of dad humor the band is known for, “Schmilco”...

Familial drama drives family to modern realities

Familial drama drives family to modern realities

Colin Kamphuis September 15, 2016

Everybody has felt fed up with society from time to time, and some may daydream about running away and starting a new life away from it all. “Captain Fantastic” is a story about raising a family...

Comedy and controversy mingle in ‘Sausage Party’

Colin Kamphuis September 8, 2016

Childish humor, drugs and sex make “Sausage Party” a typical irreverent comedy. Seth Rogen’s depraved animation, “Sausage Party,” tells the story of anthropomorphic food in a grocery store....

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