“The Crown” Dazzles Viewers with New Cast Members

Despite the critically-acclaimed first seasons of the show’s tenure, Netflix’s “The Crown” faces new challenges this year with the introduction of a brand new cast embodying Britain’s most cherished family. Following the award-winning likes of Claire Foy and John Lithgow, the new cast, starring Olivia Colman, Tobias Menzies and Helena Bonham Carter ultimately lives up to expectations despite an intimidating act to follow. Released on Nov. 17, the third season’s plot follows Queen Elizabeth II’

“The Lighthouse” Presents a Dark Tale of Utter Isolation

Nineteenth-century accents, weathered seamen and an abandoned island off the coast of New England make “The Lighthouse” a horror fan’s American gothic fever dream. Starring Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson, the film takes the viewer into the world of Thomas Wake (Dafoe) and Ephraim Winslow (Pattinson), the two lighthouse keepers who batter storms and personal struggles in an effort to preserve the lighthouse. Like filmmaker Robert Eggers’ first film “The Witch,” his second is set in New Engla

Taming the Field: A Compassionate Pursuit

Rubii Tamen ’19 did not originally want to attend Amherst. At first, she considered larger schools and Division I soccer programs, and ultimately stumbled onto Amherst by chance. She had a friend who played soccer here, and when she visited, the combination of competitive athletics and rigorous academics enticed her to enroll. Four years later, she has made an indelible mark on and off the field and realizes she made the right decision in the end. Tamen was captain of the women’s soccer team,