Category Archives: Features
Comedy is a genre that is very tricky to pull off well. The best comedies tend to be those that are smart, yet still utilize crowd-pleasing antics at their core. Generally, I’m not a very big fan of comedy films. … Continue reading
As the sun sets over the Appalachians this past summer and the gaff sloop Clearwater cuts cleanly through the Hudson River, the sound of “Which Side Are You On?” travels through the air. Clearwater, described as a classroom, laboratory, and … Continue reading
AN OUTSIDE VIEW OF EMPAC SHOWING THE CONCERT HALL WHERE HASS DEAN MARY SIMONE PERFORMED last Friday. The concert, unfortunately, was somewhat disappointing; not a good showcase of Simone’s work.Dean of the School of Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences Mary Simone held a concert this past Friday at the Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center; a concert which unfortunately fell somewhat short of expectations. The concert consisted of many … Continue reading
This Friday marks the 16th annual Day of Silence, a student-led action aimed at addressing school safety, bullying, and violence, specifically in the areas of sexual orientation and gender identity or expression. Started in 1996 at the University of Virginia, … Continue reading
THE CHARACTER MEGABETH KICKS Bullseye in the face during a grapple. Bullseye is immediately targeted when he appears due to the fact that hurting him gives you money.Last semester, The Poly reviewed Uber Entertainment’s Monday Night Combat, which received generally favorable reviews among the staff. Now, Super Monday Night Combat, an aptly titled sequel, seeks to surpass its predecessor in every shape and form in the visceral, … Continue reading
On Friday, Earth Fest will be held from noon–4 pm on the Rensselaer Union patio. Earth Fest is an annual event primarily run by EcoLogic around Earth Day. It features tables by the sustainability clubs and other environmental-related organizations around … Continue reading
Open source software is a big deal at RPI. We have a very active student group—Rensselaer Center for Open Source Software—responsible for projects like Yet Another Course Scheduler and MobileNotifier. A quick look at laptops in any lecture hall will … Continue reading
The Cabin in the Woods is a film that has been trying to see the light of day for years. First conceived by fan favorite Joss Whedon and director Drew Goddard several years ago, principal photography for the film started … Continue reading
SAXOPHONIST COLIN STETSON POSES with his instrument. Stetson’s performance was excellent.Last Thursday, April 5, the Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center’s Studio 2 hosted a series of three solo concerts by artists playing widely different instruments. Though I’m not much of a concert-goer myself, this performance intrigued me, piquing my … Continue reading
THE TITANIC SINKS again, this time in stunning 3D. The post-conversion of the film defied previous disappointments in the genre.James Cameron has made a name for himself over the years. First, it was as a master of science fiction action, with his first two Terminator films and Aliens becoming genre classics. However, Terminator II showcased his keen eye for … Continue reading