Despite its name, Crude Independence is truly a refined piece of film-making. In a genre where authenticity is often sacrificed for directorial bias, recent Weselyn graduate Noah Hutton has created† a documentary that truly documents, detailing an oil boom in the quiet town of Stanley, …
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Studentís production company prospers
Patryk Tenorio í11 wields the instruments of his art with precision. Performing since his senior year in high school, the junior crafts his latest pieces with tools from both the new millennium and the century before it, and cites the influences of a variety of …
ìThe Age of Stupid” reminiscent of Goreís work
An ingenious blend of documentary, drama and animation, Franny Armstrongís The Age of Stupid examines the current debate and action on climate change through the lens of an Earth ravaged by the forces of global warming circa 2055.† Using artfully crafted animation, the film moves …
Independent rapper accused of self-contradiction
Last month, I had the opportunity to see rapper Immortal Technique at the Grog Shop in Cleveland. For those unfamiliar with him, Immortal Technique is a self-described hardcore Independent rapper known most for his politically oriented lyrics and active resistance of corporate music labels. His …
Movement, music give new life to Shakespeareís Twelfth Night
On my way to the Hanna Theatre the Great Lakes Theater Festivalís presentation of ìTwelfth Night,” I got into a discussion about adapting Shakespeareís texts for film. What makes it a tricky endeavor, in my opinion, is that the Bard was very aware of the …
Unlikely Taylor Swift fans enjoy unique concert experience
When three college males pack up the car on a trek to see a concert in Cleveland, you expect it to be a band with a robust, rocking and blaring sound. Something like AC/DC or Guns ní Roses. And even if itís not completely macho, …