Victoria Fox

Don't paint by numbers

In the wake of heavy budget cuts and increased standardized testing, the value of arts is just as easily stowed away with the lukewarm promise that it will be dealt with at a more convenient date as it is lauded.

By Victoria Fox | Feb 7 07:30 pm ET

New SoA theater program heads abroad

Columbia's graduate School of the Arts is offering a three-week course in French contemporary theater at Columbia's campus at Reid Hall.

By Victoria Fox | Feb 3 11:33 pm ET

Attitude of gratitude

As Thanksgiving approaches, Spectator Opinion takes a page out of the Pilgrims’ book as five students reflect on what they’re thankful for. Rami Levi gives thanks for his giving sister and for Thanksgiving itself, Juliana Storch is hot for the cold, Bennett Hong is grateful that the triceratops let him stomp to the beat of his own pre-historic drum, Amin Ghadimi gives thanks to an often unappreciated familiar locale, and Victoria Fox sings‑and types‑the benefits of Skype.

By Victoria Fox, RAMI LEVI, Pierre Gergis, Julianna Storch, BENNETT HONG, and Amin Ghadimi | Nov 22 11:17 pm ET

GS students exchange past experiences for future careers in film

GS students discuss how prior work experiences add depth to film studies.

By Victoria Fox | Nov 17 07:25 pm ET

GS students explore more formal side of film

Film studies is an increasingly popular major for GS students.

By Victoria Fox | Nov 16 07:14 pm ET

Sixteen Candles still lights up audiences

Few assertions can be stated with absolute confidence, but one that comes close is that every single female on campus has seen “Sixteen Candles.”

By Victoria Fox | Oct 8 07:32 pm ET

Fixing the world, one prank at a time

“I just spent 24 hours in jail,” Yes Man Andy Bichlbaum explained. He had been arrested the day before while attempting to “take by assault the United Nations” during the recent Summit on Climate Change. Bichlbaum plunged into East River with over 20 other volunteers to surround the UN as a statement about the inaction concerning climate change policy.

By Victoria Fox | Oct 8 07:28 pm ET

Summer box office goes Up and Beyond with new releases

This summer, pointy ears make a comeback as the highly anticipated Star Trek aims to bring out the Trekkie in all of us.

By Victoria Fox and Jacklyn Katz | Apr 30 11:29 pm ET

Columbia film group gives a home for filmmakers

Though primarily known as simply a free on-campus source for undergraduates to rent camera and sound equipment, CUFP launched its first annual production season this semester to expand the club’s scope.

By Victoria Fox | Apr 15 09:17 pm ET

Film Forum brings global themes to Village

Not quite a hippie but still want to enjoy film in the West Village? Though stereotypically a hippie-haven, the West Village offers two theaters with content that departs from traditional bohemian conventions while maintaining a dose of nonconformist and independent attitude. The theaters Film Forum and IFC Center strike this balance with a combination of conscientiously selected contemporary films and classic retrospectives.

By Victoria Fox | Apr 2 11:15 pm ET

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