Inaugural screening kicks off Africana Film League
Broadly speaking, film, media and many other aspects of popular culture are largely dominated by white males. To combat this, forward-thinking Vassar students are attempting to fill this void in…
Arts
‘Community’s’ new season reprises previous successes
A few weeks ago marked the conclusion of the fifth season of “Community” and perhaps the end of the show. But this is always a risk one runs when getting…
Birbiglia’s comedic format breaks conventional molds
When writing a comedy set, a comedian has to decide the right balance of one-liners, riffs and personal stories. Some comics overburden their sets with one-liner after one-liner, leaving the…
‘Fargo’ seamlessly transitions to television
“Fargo” is not a film that begs for a continuation or a remake. The movie, which was released in 1996, is a part of modern cinema’s canon. It was nominated…
‘Midsummer’ reimagines universal themes
When most people think of Shakespeare’s play “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” they associate it with lush garden settings that mirror the resplendent feeling of being in love. The Shakespearean classic…
Third-annual art show raises awareness of sexual assault
Art is a medium that taps into the emotional and mental and has the ability to create connections between one’s self and another’s. Art is also a medium that allows…
‘Bloody’ comments on dark moments in American history
The genre of musical theater is often known to be kitschy or happy-go-lucky, enticing audience members with upbeat music and comedic situations. At first glance, “Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson” seems…
Workshop to promote female voices in electronic music
With an eclectic mix of producers and musicians becoming popular in recent years, the electronic music industry seems to be representative of a wide array of people. However, the industry…
Student radio shows celebrate musical interests, creativity
Friday night, I found myself recording a halting PSA under the DJ handle “Mediterranean Rose.” Until then, I thought of the radio station as an elusive hideout that my friends…
‘Soldier’ fresh take on superhero trope
Superheroes are all around us. Not in the sense that you’re going to run into Batman any time soon, but in the sense that pop culture is currently overwhelmed by…