Students displayed their various talents alongside traditional art on display at the intimate Gallery Night. This collaboration of student organizations and the art galleries took place on Nov. 14 in Brodie’s Lederer Gallery.
Read MoreFilm Review: Mid90s; Jonah Hill depicts grunge years in directing debut
Anyone who enjoys comedy is probably well acquainted with the works of Jonah Hill. Hill is mostly known for acting in critically acclaimed comedies including Superbad, 21 Jump Street and The Wolf of Wall Street. This past week, Hill expanded his talents to directing with his directorial debut Mid90s.
Read MoreDance group inspires sense of culture, community
Step Afrika!, the first professional company that practices traditional “stepping,” performed at Geneseo in the lofty Wadsworth Auditorium on Saturday Nov. 10. The sensational dance troupe has traveled all over the world performing and connecting with communities.
Read MoreArts Opinion: Fantasy genre can distract audiences in troubling times
Election night is stressful, particularly in the contemporary, hyper-divisive political climate that plagues our country. As results poured in on Nov. 6, American comedian Kumail Nanjiani tweeted about “watching numbers go up and down … terrified for the soul of the world.”
Read MoreAlbum Review: Glory Sound Prep; Bellion songs eschew conventions, express personal thoughts of artist
Jon Bellion does not allow himself to be defined by one label. He is not only a singer, but a songwriter, rapper, producer and musical innovator who released his second studio album, Glory Sound Prep, on Friday Nov. 9.
Read MoreCoffeehouse-themed student performance encourages celebration of arts in Geneseo
The Kinetic Gallery is typically used for art exhibits like “Fashion as Art,” but Genseo Campus Activities Board and Geneseo Late Knight teamed up for a different use of the environment on the night of Friday Nov. 9. Student organizers were able to transform the art space into an open mic event with quaint coffee shop vibes while still being surrounded by the art lining the room’s walls.
Read MoreModernized Greek play analyzes current political climate of America
Students and staff gathered for what they believed would be Sophocles’s traditional play, but what they found was much more than a simple retelling of an old classic.
Read MoreMinimalist production by musical theater majors examines political activism
Amidst the stunning performances of the cast, crew and faculty, the musical “Babes in Arms” had a vital message for its audiences.
Read MoreArts Opinion: Popular artists must be liable for their crimes
Several artists in the entertainment industry have committed crimes which are seemingly kept under wraps as the stars are allowed to continue their careers. In many cases, the artists’ trials are not taken seriously enough, promoting their carefree actions.
Read MoreInspirational film shows challenges of individuals with various disabilities
Tears streamed down the faces of moved audience members on Monday Nov. 5 after having watched the inspiring film Intelligent Lives. Faculty from the Learning Independence, Vocational and Educational Skills program presented this documentary by Dan Habib about young adults with disabilities to make known the perspectives of individuals with struggles that many are unfamiliar with.
Read MorePodcast Review: Binge Mode analysis praises beloved book series, lacks criticism
Binge Mode, one of the many podcasts in The Ringer’s podcast network, is nothing if not ambitious. The pod originally launched during the summer of 2017 when co-hosts Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion vowed to take a deep, analytical look at every single episode of HBO’s “Game of Thrones.”
Read MoreVon Trapp concert sets musician apart from well-known ancestors
In the high-ceilinged hall of Saint Michael’s Church on Friday Nov. 2, the folk musician Elisabeth Von Trapp performed a live concert as part of the church’s Archangel Concert Series.
Read MoreExhibit shows fashion illustration as art form
Dresses at the Met Gala or on the runway of New York Fashion Week may not seem equivalent in creativity to a Picasso or a Rembrandt, but fashion has proved itself to be just as creative as traditional art.
Read MoreAlbum Review: German record combines creepy themes, modern upbeat style
German popstar Kim Petras released a fitting soundtrack for this spooky season on Oct. 1 entitled Turn Off the Light, Vol. 1. This tightly-produced electro-pop mixtape features a collection of eight Halloween themed tracks that would fit in any Halloween party playlist.
Read MoreFilm elevates representation of transgender community
In an emerald palace trimmed with gold, The Geneseo Riviera on Main Street presented A Fantastic Woman (Una Mujer Fantástica) on Thursday Oct. 25. This presentation was a part of the Transgender Identities on Film series, a 2018-19 program for the Alan Lutkus International Film Series at Geneseo.
Read MoreFilm Review: Revamped seasonal classic finally adds dimension to many beloved characters
Forty years ago, John Carpenter shocked audiences with the classic 1978 slasher flick Halloween. Since then, the film has become a household name of the horror genre, making disturbed slasher and epitome of evil, Michael Myers, into a film icon.
Read MoreFestival emphasizes environmental conservation, creative collaboration
The Geneseo community gathered at Roemer Arboretum to create art out of natural materials for the fourth year of the Ephemeral Arts Festival on Sunday Oct. 28. The festival itself is a celebration of artistic expression through a sustainable, low-cost way. Photographs of the art will be displayed in Cricket’s Coffee Company on Thursday Nov. 1.
Read MoreLocal artist collective displays landscapes in Lockhart Gallery
Next time you’re under a blanket looking outside on a snowy day, take a tip from the All Weather Gang and get your snow boots, canvas and oils to create something truly wonderful.
Read MoreViolent show continues with dynamic characterization, shocking plot twists in latest season
Since the Netflix release of season two in March 2016, “Daredevil” fans have been eagerly awaiting the next chapter in this Marvel production. While the past two seasons have been filled with surprises and a painful turn of events, the latest season takes it to the next level.
Read MoreFilm Review: Bad Times at the El Royale; Neo-noir homage reinvents action showcases actors
Screenwriter Drew Goddard is best known as the writer behind many episodes of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Lost,” as well as the director behind Cabin in the Woods. This past weekend, 20th Century Fox released Goddard’s second directorial work, Bad Times at the El Royale.
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