Writing a cookbook, producing an album, or learning to tightrope walk might not seem like the things you’d do in an English class, but the…
Posts published in “Arts”
Let Them Down Easy: A Playlist
Of all the methods of breaking up with someone, texting is cowardly, talking is hard, and emailing is unheard of. How about sending a song?…
The Decemberists at The State
The Decemberists are an indie-rock band hailing from Portland, Oregon. Founded in 2000, with the release of their initial EP 5 Songs in 2001, it…
Celebrating Coffee
On April 7, Ithaca College hosted a festival to celebrate the achievements of some alumni in film studies, as well as the subject of their…
2001: A Space Odyssey Review
In 1968, Stanley Kubrick released 2001: A Space Odyssey, one of his most philosophical, perplexing, and unforgettable films. It has been hailed as one of…
Logan Review
Warning: Spoilers for the X-Men films follow. For the past few years, I have been an earnest consumer of comic books, one of the nebulous…
The Trial of the Century, Back on Television
Much of The Tattler’s readership was not born before 1995. In that year, Michael Jordan made his comeback to the NBA, Javascript was introduced to…
Tip Top Toe Tappin’ Tunes
Here is a playlist complete with tracks from various artists and with different sounds, linked by the undeniable urge to just dance that they bring.…
A Classical Playlist for Spring
Dead my old fine hopes And dry my dreaming but still… Iris, blue each spring -Basho Matsuo Symphony No. 1 “Spring”: Robert Schumann (Kubelik/Berlin…
Bernard Malamud, Judaism, and God’s Grace
Considered one of the most important Jewish writers of the twentieth century, Bernard Malamud published eight novels and countless short stories during his career. Most…
Etchings and Engravings at the Johnson
It is often forgotten that even before the surrealists, artists had surrealist tendencies. One of the current exhibits at the Johnson Museum of Art, Escaping…
Art as a Coping Mechanism
Sit down, relax, and create something. Do it for yourself. With no expectations of a masterpiece, you can avoid the frustration that comes from a…
A Potpourri Playlist
“Sofia” – Alvaro Soler, 2016 “Second Hand News” – Fleetwood Mac, 1977 “Spanish Pipedream” – John Prine, 1971 “Drive Slow” – Kanye West ft. Paul…
La La Land: Revolutionary or Rehash?
If you look at the reviews for films this year, it would be easy to come to the conclusion that it was an incredible year…
A Series of Unfortunate Events Season 1: A Review
On Friday the 13th of January, Netflix released a new original show, which, as usual, was quite well-envisioned and executed. It is based off A…
Visiting the Met
Over Winter Break, I took a family outing to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. During the ride, we planned out what…
Playlist: Thinking About an Ex
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it is typical to feel nostalgic for relationships, especially past ones that didn’t end well. A bad breakup…
Portraits of Syrian Children
For the majority of December, I spent second period every day with Waled, an eight-year-old from Syria, whose favorite color is red. Waled was not…
89th Academy Awards Predictions: La La Land Dominates
While February may be the least favorite month of all except for NFL fans, the month does contain some of the most prestigious award ceremonies,…
The Man Comes Around: An Examination of Johnny Cash’s Time Working for American Recordings (1994-2010)
Johnny Cash has been dead, undisturbed, underground, emotionless, next to his beloved wife, in Nashville, Tennessee, in the Hendersonville Memory Gardens, in the Garden of…
Doctor Strange: A Review
In the past year, there has been recurring debate over which comic book/film company is superior: DC or Marvel. While this debate may seem mundane,…
A Transcendent Experience at The Ink Shop
When I stepped in The Ink Shop Printmaking Center, located on the second story of the Community School of Music and Arts building, I was…
Remembering Miss Sharon Jones
On November 18, legendary soul-funk singer Sharon Jones passed away after battling pancreatic cancer with her head held high. For a woman with such spunk,…
Movies at the Mack: Mr. Reiff’s film series in Auburn
One Wednesday evening in October, I took a scenic 50-minute ride to Auburn. By the time I got there, it was dark and I stumbled…
The Crown Season 1: A Review
As Netflix continues to produce more and more original series, it has been impressive in its high production quality, and The Crown is no exception.…
Bringing it All Back Home: A Bob Dylan Playlist
Imagine the 1960s in the United States of America. The backdrop of the Vietnam War creates a breeding ground for young, enraged activists, who fight…
Sitting Down with an Artist: IHS’s New Murals
Our hallways are looking a bit brighter these days, thanks to Luiza Vieira ’17 and Jay Barnes. Here’s the artist’s story behind the beautification efforts.…