One of this fall's studio lab, Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons, tells the story of a couple struggling to communicate in a society in which each individual is limited to 140 words per day. Rebecca Rovezzi '18 is in charge of the show, and recounts her experience here at Skidmore as a student director. Performances begin Oct. 26 and continue to the 28th.
Read moreWeaving Together History and Now in 'Woven World'
From mid-October to November, the Schick Gallery is hosting Woven World, an eclectic collection of self-taught indigenous artists redefining historicism through their creations. This exhibit showcases the process that connects each artist: one of knotting, contorting, and wrapping. A process that changes even the strongest materials to malleable ones.
Read moreA Photo Documentary on the "Other Side: Art, Object, and Self"
The Other Side: Art, Object, and Self exhibit at the Tang Museum explores and emphasizes contrasting concepts like life and death, seen and unseen, loss and hope, artifice and truth. The exhibition features sculptures, photographs, prints, paintings, and fiber art pieces designed by artists such as Willie Cole, Yinka Shonibare MBE, Jamal Cyrus, Flor Garduño, Tim Hawkinson, Michael Joo, and Miguel Aragón.
Read moreShe is Woman and She Roars: Rupi Kaur Releases "the sun and her flowers"
Recently, Rupi Kaur published a second collective, the sun and her flowers, on October 3rd. Kaur’s work has been met with disparaging criticism surrounding the length and aesthetic of her work -- often trivialized for her young, mostly female fanbase. Although simple, these short pieces are beautiful and exhibit Kaur’s mastery of her craft.
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Bold and Brilliant, Blade Runner 2049 Surpasses Original
Despite underperforming at the box office, the new Blade Runner should still be a contender come awards season.
Read moreFree Fallin’: Saluting Tom Petty Through His Greatest Song
The rock legend died last week at the age of 66.
Read moreIn Conversation with Claire Messud
Featured in the 2017 New York Times Magazine article "Who's Afraid of Claire Messud?" and with numerous bestsellers under her belt, it is no surprise that Claire Messud was the featured speaker of this year's Frances Steloff Lecture series at Skidmore College.
Read moreFinding Beauty Within The Disturbing: “Let the Right One In” Coming to JKB
Starting on October 19th, Skidmore’s Black Box will be occupied by the gory coming of age story, “Let the Right One In.” The play follows Oskar, a young bullied boy, as he finds companionship with Eli, a vampire. Together, there is a fierce connection that -- no matter their stark differences or innocence -- cannot be broken.
Read moreKingsman: The Golden Circle Entertains, But Falls Short of Predecessor
For fans of the first installment (like us), the sequel to Kingsman: The Secret Service rises above what its Rotten Tomato score suggests. What will now come of the zany spy franchise moving forward?
Read moreIt: Can Clowns Be Original Anymore?
Scary movie fans have their fair share of clown-based films to flip through. The summer blockbuster It, based off the famous Stephen King novel, attempts to bring thriller back to its roots with a feel good 80s vibe and missing children. But is the original scary clown old news?
Read moreDavid Huron's Science of the Sublime: Are We Afraid of Music?
Why do people respond to music the way we do? This is the topic that Dr. David Huron, a Professor at the School of Music and the Center for Cognitive and Brain Sciences at Ohio State University, spoke about during his lecture the evening of Sept. 26. His talk focused on the similar ways people tend to react to music, and what he believes to be the root of these reactions: fear.
Read moreOriginality Has No Place Here: Sarah Sweeney and Joachim Schmid on Digital Art
Obsession was the theme of Thursday, Sept. 28 as Associate Professor Sarah Sweeney and German artist Joachim Schmid sat down to discuss their extensive found-photographs collectives. The two artists have taken on the concentrated culture of documenting every moment in posed, artificial ways that parody true memories.
Read moreHorror and Absurdity of Humanity on Display in mother!
Movies regarding the environment have been on the up given the irreversible man-made damages to Mother Earth. However, no one has attempted an environmental horror film. That is, of course, until director Darren Aronofsky premiered mother!, an allegorical story on the destruction of Earth. But has the bit off more than it can chew?
Read moreEvery College Student’s Dream Come True: A Hulu and Spotify Partnership
Out of nowhere, Spotify and Hulu have announced a partnership offering premium-level content to college students. This decision is a hopeful one made in efforts by both companies to secure their future. What does such a collaboration mean for streaming?
Read more"Game of Thrones" Nears Its End
The mega-series that is "Game of Thrones" is coming to a surprisingly disappointing end. By reviewing season 7 viewers can get an inside look into what's to come. In the case of season 7, that means a shorter season lacking plot and simply shooting for fan favorites.
Read moreFast 8 is the Most Absurd One Yet
"Balm in Gilead": An Experience like no Other
"Balm in Gilead" is this year's MainStage production over at JKB Theater. With their performances starting on April 14, this is one play you do not want to miss. Get an insight scoop from director Phil Soltanoff before buying some tickets (make sure to get them soon, as they sell quick!).
Read moreThe World According to Sound: A Podcast and a Live Show
Our Arts Director sat down with the creators for a video interview
Read moreNot Just Another Day at the Office
If you liked NBC's The Office, then Eddie Godino is sure you'd enjoy Knights of the Sales office, a studio lab performance put on by the Skidmore theater department. To find out more, read Eddie's review! (Photo credits go to Dante Haughton)
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An X-Man's Last Stand, Logan Review
It has been almost 20 years since the release of the first X-Men film, which means that nearly two decades have passed since Hugh Jackman first put on the Wolverine claws. Here is a review on the latest addition to the X-Men franchise!
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