Posts published in “Arts”
In Vice, the Horror and Hilarity of a Political Journey
By JULIA on February 2019
I watch few new movies, but when I saw that Adam McKay was directing a Dick Cheney biopic, I knew that I had to make…
Comparing Two Biopics of Vincent Van Gogh
By CHLOE MOORE on February 2019
Two movies about the life and death of the troubled painter, Vincent van Gogh, were released in the past two years, and both used a…
Schmoop’s Scoop
By ADOWYN ERNSTE on February 2019
February Jazz
By FRITS MAROHN on February 2019
Link to Youtube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0oaaxGtW9zGCV2rX1Bnapx6vhA1pFRnF “A Love Supreme, Pt. 1: Acknowledgement” by John Coltrane A Love Supreme is a jazz album composed by John Coltrane…
Five Songs that Should Be on Everyone’s Holiday Playlist
By CHARLES ANDRULIS on December 2018
“The Twelve Days of Christmas”: Straight No Chaser A funny, upbeat, and wacky tune, this song will have you laughing over the course of its…
The Crimes of Grindelwald: A Mostly Spoiler-Free Review
By EVELYN SCHREINER on December 2018
On Friday, November 16, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald was released in theatres after a two-year long wait, and I, for one, was very…
Review: Cayuga Sound Festival Year 2
By IRENA ROSENBERG on November 2018
The second annual Cayuga Sound Festival, hosted and curated by the X Ambassadors, was held at Stewart Park on September 21 and 22. The festival…
In Classic Michael Moore Fashion, Fahrenheit 11/9 is Dismal but Inspiring
By CHLOE MOORE on November 2018
Acclaimed filmmaker Michael Moore is not known for being subtle, so the fact that his new film, Fahrenheit 11/9, was shocking came as no…
Tin Can
By ADOWYN ERNSTE on November 2018
An Interview With Ned Carlson
By CHLOE MOORE on October 2018
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…
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…