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Alex Brandfonbrener '23

Staff Writer

Netflix’s “Cowboy Bebop”: An Unwatchable Remake

Netflix’s “Cowboy Bebop”: An Unwatchable Remake

Managing Arts and Living Editor Alex Brandfonbrener '23 compares Netflix's live action remake of "Cowboy Bebop" to the original anime show. Despite similarities to the original, the remake is so disappointing that he couldn't even make it through the first scene.

“Reasons to Leave”: A Sensational Senior Thesis

“Reasons to Leave”: A Sensational Senior Thesis

Sebastian Son’s ’22 senior thesis in music composition, “Reasons to Leave,” integrated original musical pieces with strong theatrical performances. Managing Arts & Living Editor Alex Brandfonbrener ’23 explores the one-night production and Son’s creative process.

"Circle Mirror Transformation": Acting About Acting

"Circle Mirror Transformation": Acting About Acting

Arts & Living Editor Alex Brandfonbrener '23 reviews "Circle Mirror Transformation," which follows an adult acting class through a series of crises. He praises the show's varied performances, which show the potential for experimental, emotional and impactful student acting.

Amherst Through Art — Homecoming Review

Amherst Through Art — Homecoming Review

After a year of fully remote performances, this Fall marked the return of live performance to Amherst campus! Managing Editors Theo Hamilton ’23 and Alex Brandfonbrener ’23 highlight their favorite performances of the year so far.

Reconciling Queer Christianity Through Activism — Alumni Profile, Ophelia Hu Kinney ’12

Ophelia Hu Kinney '12 is an accomplished activist, drawing on her personal experiences to inform intersectional discourse between her queer identity and Christian faith.

Slice Slice Baby: An Homage to Fruit Ninja

Slice Slice Baby: An Homage to Fruit Ninja

For Managing Arts & Living Editor Alex Brandfonbrener '23, Fruit Ninja is a central childhood memory. Reflecting on his years with the game, he concludes that "no matter the circumstance, Fruit Ninja is addictive," a sentiment as true in 2021 as it was in middle school.

The Many Sides of "Deathtrap" in the Octagon

The Many Sides of "Deathtrap" in the Octagon

The Green Room's performance of comedic murder mystery "Deathtrap" will open this Friday. Managing Arts & Living Editor Alex Brandfonbrener '23 previews of the performance, highlighting its effective use of the Octagon, its unorthodox performance space.