Foreign Currents: Crisis in Niger In his column debut, Cole Warren ’24 informs readers about the recent coup in Niger and urges Amherst students to critically examine mainstream narratives about international affairs.
Memories and Nostalgia in A24’s “Aftersun” Charlotte Wells’ new film “Aftersun” is a visual representation of the cracks in our memories. Cole Warren ’24 reviews the movie, which follows a daughter reflecting on her father’s death upon becoming a mother herself.
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.
“The Night House” Shows the Sinister Side of Solitude HBO Max’s “The Night House” is an unconventional yet terrifying horror movie. Cole Warren ’24 analyzes the film, which follows a distraught widow trying to untangle her late husband’s true identity while being plagued by a supernatural entity.
“Licorice Pizza” and the Spectacle of Banality Cole Warren ’24 reviews the Oscar-nominated, controversial “Licorice Pizza,” which follows the romance of a 15-year-old and a 25-year-old in 1970s Hollywood.
“Texas Chainsaw Massacre”: Another Unwatchable Remake As with many other cult classics, Netflix recently remade legendary horror film "Texas Chainsaw Massacre." Cole Warren '24 explores all the reasons why the remake is a pale imitation of the original, exploiting sensitive subjects in favor of cheap scares.