“The Spread of Covid-Lite”
Cartoonist Miles Garcia ’25 illustrates the precautions taken by many students when it comes to ensuring the health and safety of the campus at large.
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Ghostlight: Amherst’s Newest Theater Haunt
Amherst’s newest student-run theater group, Ghostlight, is currently preparing for their first production, a “Triple Feature” later this month. Managing Arts and Living Editor Alex Brandfonbrener ’23 sits down with Matt Vitelli ’24 to discuss the founding and future of the group.
“Tuca and Bertie”: A Comedic Look at Modern Adult Life
Adult animation has had a resurgence on Netflix, including cult hits such as “Bojack Horseman” and “Tuca and Bertie.” Joe Sweeney ’25 reviews the latter, which follows two birds as they deal with adult problems, such as relationship issues.
The Indescribable Beauty of “Mad God”
Visual effects artist Phil Tippett shines in his sophomore directorial project, “Mad God.” Miles Garcia ’25 takes the reader through the lovingly crafted film, which features incredible practical effects and a transcendent story.
Don’t Say “Nope” To Jordan Peele’s Newest Film
Cole Warren ’24 breaks down Jordan Peele’s new horror film “Nope,” criticizing the movie’s spectacle and suspense, antithetical to the film’s theme of exploitation in Hollywood, while still declaring it the summer’s best blockbuster.
“Where the Crawdads Sing”: The Cinematic Marsh
The anticipated movie adaptation of “Where the Crawdads Sing,” a novel made famous by Reese’s Book Club, was released this summer. Eren Levine ’24 recommends the film for fans of the book, as well as for those who have not read it before.
The Indicator x The Student: “Flashbulb Memory and the Things I Have to Remind Myself to Forget”
Sofia Hincapie-Rodrigo ’24 explores nostalgia and memories of a former love in this short piece, which was published in the Spring 2022 issue of The Indicator.