Arts & Entertainment

Shirkers documents the recovery of a lost film

By KATY OH | October 31, 2018

A shirker is someone who runs away from responsibilities, something I consequently became when I experienced an otherworldly form of escape in Sandi Tan’s mind blowing documentary film, Shirkers. The one hour, 36 minute documentary, labeled a “punk feminist documentary gem” by Vox Media, unfolds into a gripping story of Tan’s journey as she recovers 70 film cans that were taken from her possession.

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Charm City is a must-watch for all Baltimoreans

By KATY OH | October 29, 2018

The Parkway Theatre is currently screening Charm City, a documentary produced by Marilyn Ness that depicts the streets of Baltimore. She highlights a city that is too often overshadowed by the media’s dominating political discourse about sensitive topics on crime, police brutality, gun violence, poverty and race. 

Courtesy of Chaebin Jeon Kero Kero Bonito performed rock versions of their songs at Milkboy Arthouse.

Kero Kero Bonito plays in College Park

By CHAEBIN JEON | October 24, 2018

My roommate and I drove over to MilkBoy ArtHouse in College Park, Md. to see Kero Kero Bonito (KKB) perform on Saturday, Oct. 20. Kero Kero Bonito is a U.K. group consisting of singer and rapper Sarah Midori Perry and producers Gus Lobban and Jamie Bulled. The London trio is typically known for their eclectic and upbeat mix of electronic dance beats, pop and rap with Japanese-pop (J-pop) influences.

Brockhampton takes their unique sound on tour

By CATE TURNER | October 24, 2018

On a fateful Tuesday, Oct. 16 to be exact, I skipped my one class of the day and went to a concert in Washington, D.C. with two of my friends to see Brockhampton, one of our favorite bands, for their I’ll Be There tour. I had been to a Brockhampton concert several months before, so I thought I knew how wild and uncontrollable both the fans and the general admission pit would be.

Courtesy of Cate Turner Brockhampton performing at the Anthem theater in Washington, D.C. on October 16.

Halloween disappoints longtime fans of horror

By JUSTIN KIM | October 24, 2018

Halloween — and I hate the fact that I’m going to have to specify whether I’m referring to the original, the remake or the holiday every single time — is the 11th movie in this franchise that simply refuses to die, coming back every few years to fill our hearts with dread of how they’re going to mess up the series next. Quite analogous to the actual slashers in this film, now that I think about it.

Documentary shows the dangers of gentrification

By EMMA SUN | October 17, 2018

Gentrification is the process of turning a neighborhood to a middle-class, affluent living space through renovation. This essentially means that the less affluent community members living in those neighborhoods are displaced due to rising rents and the influx of wealthier people. Most people have no doubt nor second thoughts on such seemingly well-intentioned improvement. 

Courtesy of Emma Sun New documentary Not in My Neighborhood was screened in Hodson Hall
Courtesy of Cate Turner The Halloween-themed market offered decorations and knick knacks.

Remington’s R. House gets into the Halloween spirit

By CATE TURNER | October 17, 2018

R. House hosted a Halloween-themed vintage market to support the Women’s Advocacy Coalition in Baltimore on Sunday, Oct. 14. The market, located in the garage right next to the bustling Remington food court, is home to many flea market-type events throughout the year. Its wide open space and natural light is an ideal setting for the cute, homemade goodies that vendors often sell there. 

Writing Seminars hosts the inspiring Lorrie Moore

By COLE DOUGLASS | October 17, 2018

The Writing Seminars department hosted author Lorrie Moore — recipient of The Irish Times International Fiction Prize and the 2005 PEN/Malamud Award for Excellence in the Short Story — for the latest event in the President’s Reading Series on Tuesday, Oct. 9. Moore read excerpts from both her fiction and nonfiction pieces, both of which demonstrate not only her fantastic talent for wordplay, but also her ability to combine both the grim and the bright into captivating and beautiful storytelling. 

Courtesy of Songmuang Greer Lorrie Moore captivated audiences at the President’s Reading Series.
Gage Skidmore/ CC by-SA 2.0 Seth Meyers successfully hosted SNL in his return to the sketch show.

Seth Meyers makes a triumphant return to SNL

By EMILY WHITNEY | October 17, 2018

Following two rocky first weeks of the season, Seth Meyers’ episode was the early high Saturday Night Live (SNL) needed. The beloved former head writer and cast member brought a familiar energy to the night, looking right at home in Studio 8H. Meyers noted in his opening monologue that he worked on the show for 12 years and couldn’t even leave the building when he departed, taking his next job just down the hall as host of Late Night with Seth Meyers. 

Freshman One Acts show off new student talent in short plays

By KATY OH | October 11, 2018

Over the course of this weekend, the Barnstormers, the oldest and largest student-run theatre-group on campus, presented the Freshman One Acts, a series of short plays that showcase a group of freshmen and their acting abilities. This year’s program featured five shows, including Lost Satellites, The Secret of Jarlsberg, One Tennis Shoe, Insight and The Role of Della. 

COURTESY OF KATY OH Freshmen impressed with their acting chops in a series of short plays.
COURTESY OF STEPHANIE LEE The Plain White T’s ended Hoptoberfest with a surprisingly good concert.

Plain White T’s throw it back with nostalgic songs

By RUDY MALCOM | October 11, 2018

To my knowledge, several students were disappointed that Hoptoberfest had selected the Plain White T’s to perform at its concert on Oct. 5. Yeah, we love “Hey There Delilah,” “1234” and “Rhythm of Love,” some said. But what songs have they done since? Are they even famous anymore?

Afro Punk Ballet shows impressive talent

By COLE DOUGLASS | October 10, 2018

There’s a strange combination of otherworldliness and intimacy that pervades Afro Punk Ballet. On one hand, the plot and staging is decidedly futuristic. The characters wear beautiful black spacesuit helmets as they interact with spirits under the light of two suns. On the other, for all of its science-fiction elements, the plot centers on a family struggling to come to terms with the actions and legacy of its patriarch.

Courtesy of Scott Patterson Afro Punk Ballet was performed by local arts group Afro House.

Made in Baltimore spotlights local filmmakers

By CHAEBIN JEON | October 10, 2018

This past Saturday, Oct. 6, I drove down to Canton to attend Creative Alliance’s Made in Baltimore Short Film Festival. The evening featured a showing of short films made in the Greater Baltimore Area that were selected for the event.