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Life at Amherst in 2021: A Reflection on the Loss of Student Spaces

Small pieces of snow, carried by the wind, sail across the First-Year Quad and collide with red bricks. In many ways, it is a typical winter in Amherst. The college has entered its second full semester during the Covid-19 pandemic, but it is clear to everyone on campus how different

“Behind Her Eyes” Disappoints in a Thrilling but Uninspired Mix of Murder, Mystery and Supernatural Intrigue

“Behind Her Eyes,” based on Sarah Pinborough’s eponymous novel, premiered on Netflix on Feb. 17, 2021. The plot of this six-part mini-series goes something like this: Adele (Eve Hewson), a wealthy woman with a mysterious past, befriends Louise (Simona Brown), helping her night terrors by teaching her how to

James Acaster Loses His Unique Comedic Styling in Latest TV Special, “Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999”

James Acaster begins his newest comic special, “Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999,” by mocking his audience. He complains about a well-intentioned fan and her mother coming to see him after a show, and swears off (literally) his old clean style, in an effort to scare off a fanbase increasingly filled

Revaluing Cinema in the Age of Streaming Services

In a recent essay for Harper’s Magazine, Martin Scorsese delivered a scathing critique [https://harpers.org/archive/2021/03/il-maestro-federico-fellini-martin-scorsese/] of the movie streaming industry, charging that the rise of streaming has “devalued, sidelined, [and] demeaned” the “art of cinema.” While Scorsese readily admits that he has personally benefited

"Writers & Lovers" Provides an Immersive Story of Romance and Friendship in the Midst of Loss

"Writers & Lovers" Provides an Immersive Story of Romance and Friendship in the Midst of Loss

Writing a novel about writing a novel? It often feels cliché or forced, but can it be done successfully? Lily King’s 2020 novel “Writers & Lovers” makes it seem possible. King’s use of positive and negative moments and introspection throughout the writing process of the main character, Casey,

Squid’s Louis Borlase on His Band’s Influences and Modern Post-Punk

A quintet formed in the seaside town of Brighton, Squid is one of London’s many promising post-punk bands. With a manic and raucous drive, they have shared the stage with groups such as Black MIDI and Black Country, New Road. Their sound not only includes traditional rock instrumentation but

Is "All Star" The Greatest Song Ever?

Is "All Star" The Greatest Song Ever?

I have a friend with whom I often argue about music. This friend of mine knows everything there is to know about music theory and is quick to judge the merits of different pop songs using this knowledge. He describes music in terms of how it sounds. In this way,