Ned Carlson ‘19 is a senior at IHS, and has been exploring the field of “land art” (think Andy Goldsworthy) for many years. His art…
Posts published in “Arts”
How Sorry to Bother You Succeeds Where BlacKkKlansman Fails
By ISAIAH GUTMAN on October 2018
When most moviegoers enter their local theater, they aren’t expecting a politically charged message on the screen. Still, most contemporary films contain at least…
20gayteen Playlist
By RAIA GUTMAN on October 2018
Whether you spent your 20gayteen campaigning for your rights, wearing face paint and glitter to pride parades, or safely in the closet, you deserve…
Movie Review: Uncle Drew
By VAYNU KADIYALI on September 2018
In the long-running tradition of the NBA’s stars branching out into different entertainment arenas, All-Star Kyrie Irving acted as the title character in Uncle Drew,…
Movie Review: Three Identical Strangers
By SOPHIE WRAY on September 2018
Three Identical Strangers is a whirlwind of a tale, telling the true story of a set of triplets that had been separated at birth only…
Album Review: The Now Now
By JUSTIN HEITZMAN on September 2018
Only a year removed from Damon Albarn’s previous album under the Gorillaz name, Humanz, a new album, The Now Now, was released in late June.…
Spotlight on Local Music with “The Uncommons”
By CHLOE MOORE on June 2018
The Uncommons, comprised of guitarist/keyboardist Kevin Moss, vocalist Kelly Serbonich, lead guitarist/vocalist Jay Skezas, drummer Jeff Goodmark, and bassist/vocalist Ash Eastman, are bringing new life…
IHS Music Trip to NYC
By ANNA WESTWIG on June 2018
Last month, several members of IHS’s music program, including myself, took a trip to New York City. There, we saw several performances, including 30 Years…
Sunshine Tomorrow: A Playlist for the Summer
By JEFFERSON SHENG, LELAND XU on June 2018
This summer, whether you’ll be traveling to faraway and exotic locations, going to the pool, or staying at home and studying alone, we put together…
Spongebob Squarepants On Broadway
By JOSHUA "J.T." STONE on June 2018
A highlight of every trip I make to New York City is always seeing my favorite shows on Broadway. This year, when my grandma told…
Playlist: Getting Pumped Up
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on May 2018
With AP and Regents tests around the corner, all of us need a little motivation. Here are a few songs that just might give you…
Movie Review: The Death of Stalin
By LELAND XU on May 2018
We live in a world and a time in which Russian affairs and controversies have dominated international news headlines in recent years, ranging from Russia’s…
Peace Through K-Pop
By ASHA DUHAN on May 2018
From March 31 to April 3, South Korean singers and entertainers performed in Pyongyang for North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un and other high-ranking North…
Interview with Hulu Publicist on The Handmaid’s Tale
By JOSHUA "J.T." STONE on April 2018
After reading Margaret Atwood’s 1985 novel The Handmaid’s Tale, I was thrilled when an employee at the Ithaca Youth Bureau told me about an opportunity…
Movie Review: Every Day
By CHLOE MOORE on April 2018
Every Day, a movie based on the novel by David Levithan, was released at the end of February and has been gaining traction and publicity…
Songs to Put a Spring in Your Step
By SOPHIE WRAY on April 2018
Here is a mix of song lyrics and springtime feelings. Listen to them and it’ll all make sense. “Los Angeles”: St. Vincent In Los Angeles,…
At the end of the second quarter, the Philadelphia Eagles were leading 22-12 in the epic show-off against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl…
Artivism and the Dialogues of Art and Immigration
By CHLOE MOORE on March 2018
Since the 1980’s and 1990’s, Ricardo Dominguez and his now-partner Amy Sara Carroll have been redefining the rules of art, activism, and the discourse regarding…
Aziz Ansari and the Case for Female Agency
By MAGDALENA SMITH on March 2018
On January 14, 2018, Katie Way from Babe.net published a short but contentious article titled “I went on a date with Aziz Ansari. It turned…
Movie Review: Paddington 2
By SVETA REDDY on February 2018
On January 12, director Paul King struck again with the film sequel Paddington 2. The movie stands on its own; I actually had never seen…
Art for Humanity: Tompkins County Human Rights Department Art Competition
By CHLOE MOORE on December 2017
This November, artists from around Tompkins County had the opportunity to enter their artwork in a competition held by the Tompkins County Department of Human…
Holiday Season Playlist
By JUSTIN HEITZMAN on December 2017
“‘Zat You, Santa Claus?”: Louis Armstrong “‘Zat You, Santa Claus” is a bit ominous for a Christmas song; the theme of the lyrics is that…
Movie Review: Human Flow
By CHLOE MOORE on December 2017
Chinese artist and filmmaker Ai Weiwei released his film, Human Flow, on October 13. With cinematography by Christopher Doyle and a soundtrack by Karsten Fundal,…
The Truth Behind Netflix’s Tremendous Popularity
By JOSHUA "J.T." STONE on December 2017
Time and again, people fall in love with a television show because of its likable characters, compelling plot, or its overall ability to serve as…
Movie Review: In This Corner of the World
By RYAN CUNNINGHAM on November 2017
Cinemapolis is a local movie theater known to feature independent and foreign films. Although it has found a niche with foreign films, they still rarely…
A Classical Playlist for the Fall Season
By JEFFERSON SHENG on November 2017
With the height of fall right around the corner, this transition season presents a variety of sceneries that awaken our senses, as though its harmonies…
Victoria Review
By ALEXANDRA GIBBONS on November 2017
Victoria, a television show produced by PBS, follows young Queen Victoria when she gets coronated at the age of eighteen. The queen is forced to…