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“Nirvanna: The Band - the Show - the Movie” The Review

“Nirvanna: The Band - the Show - the Movie” The Review

As the Spring semester starts picking up, so has the lineup of viewings at the Amherst Cinema. To kick off her list, Managing Features Editor Belaine Mamo ’27 shows appreciation for the absurdity throughout “Nirvanna: The Band - the Show - the Movie.”

Memos From the Film Society: “Pillion” Reviewed

Staff Writer Harry Finnegan ’28 reviews “Pillion,” which centers around the relationship between a dominant biker and his new partner. Finnegan writes about deep themes of love, intimacy, and power that is explored throughout the movie.

Memos From the Film Society: “The Testament of Ann Lee”

Staff Writer Harry Finnegan ’28 shares his thoughts on “The Testament of Ann Lee,” a musical biopic about the female leader of the Shaker movement. In his review, Finnegan discusses the integrity of the plot, as well as the performances of the actors and the director's creative choices.

“No Other Choice” South Korean Movie Review

“No Other Choice” South Korean Movie Review

Fresh off its Golden Globe nominations, the 2025 film “No Other Choice” gets a compelling review from Editor-in-Chief Edwyn Choi ’27, who unpacks the film’s chilling mix of horror and irony, as well as the technical elements that deliver its emotional punch.

New Semester, New Mood

The start of a new semester can feel like an emotional rollercoaster, and sometimes the best therapy is a good book or show. Thankfully, the A&L editors have you covered — whether you’re romanticizing, spiraling, or mentally on vacation, there’s something here to match the mood.

Memos From the Film Society: “One Battle After Another”

Memos From the Film Society: “One Battle After Another”

Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” is one of the year’s most acclaimed films, hailed by many as an instant classic. In his review, Staff Writer Harry Finnegan ’28 examines the film to uncover what its widespread acclaim reveals about how we define cinematic greatness.

“Chainsaw Man — The Movie: Reze Arc” Review

“Chainsaw Man — The Movie: Reze Arc” Review

Contributing Writer Alden Parker ’26 shares his emotional journey from freshman wonder to senior reflection in his review of “Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc.” Experience the nostalgia and insight that show how time, growth, and fandom transform the way we connect with the stories we once loved.