If you haven't already, go see Fragments, a thought provoking black box production at JKB Theater this week. It's playing until March 8.
Read moreLa La Land Joins List of Oscar Robberies
As many of you probably know, this year’s Oscars offered quite the intrigue with its mishandling of the Best Picture award. While this mistake was appalling — particularly for an event with the pageantry of the Oscar’s — it was not even the most shocking part of the night for the two of us.
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Skidmore Theater Presents: Fragments
Starting March 2, JKB Theater welcomes Fragments to its blackbox stage. Get a quick preview into the show before making a dash to the ticket (on)line.
Read more4.48 Psychosis Review: Look Inside a Psychotic Mind
As a play concerning the broken mental health care system and those affected, 4.48 Psychosis leaves much to be considered and mulled over. Get one perspective with Eddie Godino's review on one of Skidmore theater's latest productions.
Read moreOscar Predictions: Will La La Land Clean Up?
Austin and Erik return with their predictions for this Sunday's Academy Awards.
Read moreWhy "Fences" Deserves More Recognition
With the Academy Awards right around the corner, get a closer and more in-depth look into one of the films up for Best Picture. Originally a play, this new adaption revives the tale of a black family on the verge of the Civil Rights Movement.
Read moreThe Autobiography of QUO, Skidmore Hip-Hop Artist
A look into the inspiration and process behind Skidmore hip-hop artist QUO. With a recently released mixtape on SoundCloud, and videos in the works, get to know Cristian Fernandez -- the man behind the stage name -- as he lets Skidmore News enter his world.
Read moreComFest: Connection Through Comedy
If you didn't go to ComFest this year, make sure you get tickets next year - a weekend full of laughter awaits.
Read moreMoonlight Shines Bright
If you are looking for a movie to watch this weekend, Moonlight should be on the list!
Read moreSmall Band on the Rise: A Look into Skidmore's Campo
With a new EP in the horizon, now is the perfect time to get to know Skidmore's campus band on the rise, Campo. We talk music, future plans, and inspiration. Coming off of an exciting Putnam Den gig, Campo is making a name for itself in and around Saratoga.
Read morePopular Campus Band Campo Playing Weekend Gig
Looking for a good way to spend your first weekend of spring semester Skidmore style? Our very own Skidmore formed band, Campo, is playing at Putnam Den this Friday, January 27 at 11:00 pm.
The ensemble plays a mixture of jazzy indie, pop, and rock. Having been together for two years, Campo will soon be releasing their first EP early this year. The five members consist of Emie Nathan ‘19 on vocals, Neale Donovan ‘17 on lead guitar, Ethan Simon ‘19 on vocals and rhythm guitar, Paul Goldfinger ‘20 on bass and Ben Stolman ‘17 on drums. The group describes their vibe as “warm with an upbeat, inviting energy, catchy hooks, and rich harmonies.”
Following Campo’s set, fellow Skid-kid and DJ Will Armero will perform.
To get a sneak peek at their music, visit https://campo.bandcamp.com/releases to hear a preview of Campo’s “Where I Stand” which will be on their upcoming EP.
Ranking the Best Films of 2016 (so far)
For our last movie article of the semester, we thought it was only fitting to assemble a complete ranking of the best movies we have both seen in 2016.
Read more“Fantastic Beasts” Bites Off More Than It Can Chew
Five years removed from the final Harry Potter installment, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them marks a return to the wizarding world.
Read more"Arrival" is Otherworldly
And it's also sure to generate serious Oscar buzz.
Read moreWhy 'Columbinus' was Incredibly Moving
Going in, I was skeptical about the team making adequate use of the space, since some past shows have struggled with staging in Studio A. These worries were proved wrong, as the show was brilliantly designed.
Read moreReview: Doctor Strange
Just because summer is over does not mean the blockbusters have stopped. It has only been a whopping five months since Captain America: Civil War was released, but to make sure we did not forget about the superhero universe in that timespan, Marvel threw us another movie in the form of Doctor Strange.
Read moreThe Blackbox Theater Presents: Orphan Sea
The Skidmore College Department of Theater is pleased to announce the
premiere of a multilingual version of The Orphan Sea by Caridad Svich, 2012 Lifetime
Achievement OBIE award winner.
Show Me the Shoah
Who Will Carry the Word, written by Charlotte Delbo, is based on the stories of 23 female French Nationalists who were imprisoned in Auschwitz-Birkinau during WWII.
Read moreDon't Miss "The Accountant"
Ben Affleck's never been better.
Read moreThe Truth About Scary Movies
Halloween season is starting to roll around again. Everyone knows we are in for the season of brisk weather, oversized candy bags, skimpy costumes, and scary movies. There is just one problem: scary movies are just not good anymore.
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