Archives - Jason Silverstein
Culture
Looking back at the best and worst films of 2010
In the digital age, events from 2003 might as well be ancient history. Read More
Ed Observers
Public parking: our recurring nightmare
If you asked UR students what they think is the most annoying problem at this University, you could probably guess the most common, automatic answer: the tuition prices, the inconsistent transportation, the food (whether for price, quality or both). One answer that probably wouldn’t be so universal is “parking,” because it’s something that […]
Best albums of the year
How often is it that an album is brilliant right down to its title? As its name perfectly illustrates, West’s fifth has equal parts beauty, insanity, and untamed imagination. Read More
GLO’s experiment gone wrong
The Austin, Texas duo Ghostland Observatory frequently draw comparisons to MGMT, which isn’t exactly fair — it’s not like either band has a lock on the two-guys-messing-with-electronics act. Read More
Rollin’ and tumblin’ with Dylan at RIT
In a recent Rolling Stone interview, Barack Obama actually complimented Bob Dylan on the reserved attitude he had during a White House performance. After playing “The Times They Are A-Changin’,” Obama said Dylan “comes up, shakes my hand, sort of tips his head ... then he left. And I thought: That’s how you want Bob […]
Film goes ‘Inside’ America’s failed economy
“Inside Job,” narrated by a tactful Matt Damon, creates a thorough outline of that catastrophe, condensing decades worth of corporate intrigue into a brisk, accessible narrative. Read More
