‘The History of Concrete’ Review
You could watch “The History of Concrete” for the concrete, but you’d miss the point. In this review, Staff Writer Harry Finnegan ‘28 explains why John Wilson’s tangents hold the film’s heart, and its beauty.
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Lowery’s “Mother Mary” Hits All the Wrong Notes
Staff Writer Harry Finnegan ’28 offers a witty yet scathing review of David Lowery’s 2026 musical drama “Mother Mary,” which follows a pop star’s emotional reckonings as she prepares to return to the stage, using three criteria to break down the movie’s shortcomings.
Three for Three: Reviewing “The Christophers”
In his latest low-key indie, Steven Soderbergh turns inward with “The Christophers,” a spare, incisive meditation on art, mortality, and creative disillusionment. Staff Writer Harry Finnegan ’28 discusses how this film emerges as a personal, self-reflexive work that only Soderbergh could deliver.
Yale Law Professor Reflects On Affirmative Action
Last Wednesday, Professor of Law at Yale Law School Justin Driver delivered a lecture titled “The Fall of Affirmative Action.” He refuted conservative claims that affirmative action causes victimization of people of color, academic mismatch, and racialized balkanization.
Predictions for This Year’s Oscars Ceremony
With the Oscars coming up this awards season, Staff Writer Harry Finnegan ’28 shares his predictions and thoughts on potential winners in each cinematic category.
Martín Burt Discusses Social Entrepreneurship in Paraguay
As a part of their Speaker Series, the Amherst Political Union welcomed Paraguayan social entrepreneur and politician Martín Burt. He discussed his experience as founder of Fundación Paraguaya, a Latin American non-profit focused on combating poverty through entrepreneurial training.
Memos From the Film Society: “Pillion” Reviewed
Staff Writer Harry Finnegan ’28 reviews “Pillion,” which centers around the relationship between a dominant biker and his new partner. Finnegan writes about deep themes of love, intimacy, and power that is explored throughout the movie.