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The Amherst Student

Volume 152 • Issue 1

The Amherst Student

The Newspaper of Amherst College Since 1868

Friday, March 24, 2023

Nicholas Almendares

Contributing Writer

Number of Articles: 1

First Article: February 15, 2001

Latest Article: February 15, 2001

Hannibal cannibalizes Silence-badly

By Nicholas Almendares

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February 15, 2001

In 1991’s “Silence,” film audiences met the sociopathic, yet oddly sympathetic, genius Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a character who first appeared in a series of novels by Thomas Harris. After snapping up the rights to Harris’ latest book, MGM convinced Anthony Hopkins to reprise the title role (and who wouldn’t want to be a brilliant sociopath who steals the show?), Jodie Foster declined a repeat portrayal of FBI agent Clarice Starling after reading the script. This was one of her smarter Hollywood ma

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