Sara Kohno unites musical traditions in perfect harmony
When one thinks of Japanese culture and music, bluegrass wouldn’t be what normally comes to mind. For Sara Kohno, however, those two blend together perfectly. Sara Kohno, who performed at…
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Cult musical translates well to screen
I’m a romantic at heart. In spite of my loneliness and reservations about the world, I root for those who find love and hurt when they lose it. However, I…
No grey area: ‘Fifty Shades’ falls flat with unconvincing, passionless performances
Face it, everyone, you all saw “Fifty Shades of Grey.” Don’t try to lie about it, we all know it’s true. As one of the most-hyped movies in recent years,…
Murder mystery’s next suspect: Brooklyn
Owing more than a little to Woody Allen’s minor but entertaining “Manhattan Murder Mystery,” Lawrence Michael Levine’s latest film “Wild Canaries” (in which he writes, directs and stars) captures the…
Kling blends activism with humor
Conversations surrounding issues of gender and sexuality might not be the easiest to have. Humor, though, often works as a filter through which these topics can be made more accessible.…
Southeast Asia, a focal point of socio-political cinema
The screen faded into black. The credits signaled the end. All of a sudden, room 308 in Vogelstein was filled with light. The students remained in their seats for a…
Joss House concert in tune with student music scene
The Joss House Team plans to transform the Shiva stage into Vassar’s own Madison Square Garden for the upcoming Battle of the Bands. The bands performing in the event on…
Toil and trouble: Londoners spotlight humor in Macbeth
Five actors performing a Shakespeare play–how does that work? Actors From The London Stage, one of the oldest touring Shakespeare theater companies in the world, might have an answer to…
Palmer Gallery hosts collaborative sensory exhibition
It’s easy to miss the Palmer Gallery, whether you’re rushing to the Retreat for a snack or just not paying much attention. While the gallery is always worth a stop…
B4.DA.$$ reinvigorates older rap era
The mixtapes “1999” and “Summer Knights” established Joey Bada$$ as a votary of the ’93-’94 golden age of hip-hop, an era he wasn’t even alive for. With “B4.DA.$$,” his first…