“Survivor” Season 45: Episodes 2 and 3, Reviewed
In this double feature, Vaughn Armour ’25 raves about the high-risk, high-reward events of “Survivor” episodes 2 and 3.
Film and TV
Amherst on the Picket Line: Alumni Writer’s Guild Members Reflect on Strike
The Writer's Guild of America's second longest strike ended after 148 days in late September. Editor-in-Chief Sam Spratford spoke to strike leader Claire Kiechel '09 and other Amherst alumni on why they picketed, what it accomplished, and what's next.
Student Cinema Shines in “Phases of a Daydream”
“Phases of a Daydream,” a feature-length film by Piper Mohring ’25 and Caden Stockwell ’25, premiered in Keefe Theater this weekend. Mila Massaki Gomes ’27 and Managing Arts & Living Editor Cassidy Duncan ’25 reflect on how the film’s strange world conveys the experience of loss.
Film Society x The Student: “House”
Contributing Writer Caden Stockwell ’25 reviews cult-classic horror film “House,” which played recently at Amherst Cinema. He praises its juxtaposition of childlike wonder and atomic terror.
Bottoms Up (Reviews Down?)
Managing Arts and Living Editor Sarah Weiner ’24 and Assistant Arts and Living Editor Sophie Durbin ’25 offer their opposing takes on the crass humor and familiar tropes of queer teen release “Bottoms.”
How to Blow Up a Movie
“How to Blow Up a Pipeline” (2022) falls far short of its explosive title, writes Miles Garcia ’25, wasting the potential to stoke a cinematic fire under the climate fight.
“Survivor”: Season 44, Episode 9
In the recent episode of “Survivor,” Vaughn Armour ’25 recaps this week’s idol drama and competitive immunity challenges.