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New Film “Mistress America” Repeats Director Baumbach’s Tropes

New Film “Mistress America” Repeats Director Baumbach’s Tropes

How far is too far? What’s the difference between what we see in people and what they see in themselves? Those are the questions explored in Noah Baumbach’s latest feature film “Mistress America.” Baumbach is known for his films about characters struggling with growing up, and “Mistress America”

Blast From the Past: Review of Bergman’s “The Seventh Seal”

Blast From the Past: Review of Bergman’s “The Seventh Seal”

The pages of The Amherst Student are often filled with reviews of the latest blockbusters or indie movies. But if you’re in the mood for something different this weekend, consider watching Ingmar Bergman’s classic 1957 film, “The Seventh Seal.” “The Seventh Seal” is the summation of the auteur

North Carolina Troupe Brings Experimental Shakespeare to Amherst

North Carolina Troupe Brings Experimental Shakespeare to Amherst

The North Carolina Stage Company, culminated two years of work on Sept. 12, when they performed their rendition of Shakespeare’s “Pericles, Prince of Tyre” for the very last time at Amherst College. The first performances of “Pericles” took place at the North Carolina Stage Company’s home theater in

A Summer Well Spent: Lerato Teffo ’18 Shares Her Experience

A Summer Well Spent: Lerato Teffo ’18 Shares Her Experience

When students return to Amherst in the fall, the default conversation starter is always “Hey! How was your summer?” Usually these conversations are short: “It was good, how was yours?” we’ll respond. Rarely do we get to have in-depth conversations with our peers about what they actually did

Amherst Cinema Screens Acclaimed German Film Through Sept. 25

Amherst Cinema Screens Acclaimed German Film Through Sept. 25

In the critically acclaimed German film “Phoenix,” Nina Hoss shines as Nelly, a Jewish Holocaust survivor and a former nightclub singer. Following the liberation of Nazi concentration camps at the end of World War II, Nelly returns to Berlin under the care of her loyal friend and fellow survivor Lene

Not Just For Kids: Cartoons With Decidedly Adult Perspective

Not Just For Kids: Cartoons With Decidedly Adult Perspective

Yes, adult TV shows and thought-provoking movies are absolutely fantastic, but occasionally it’s good to kick back with some good, nostalgia-inducing children’s television. Over the summer, I began watching two TV shows that have achieved significant popularity not only among their targeted demographic (actual children), but

Coffee Haus Returns With “Illen and Bryan Miss Bryan’s Mommy”

Coffee Haus Returns With “Illen and Bryan Miss Bryan’s Mommy”

A beloved Friday night tradition returned to campus last weekend, drawing in a large audience of curious first-years and regular fans. Coffee Haus, a biweekly open mic event hosted by the Marsh arts theme house, kicked off the school year with hot coffee and an eclectic set of student