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Entertainment winners, losers of the week

The Amherst Wire Entertainment staff reflect on this week in the entertainment world.
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“Love, Simon:” A queer movie for straight eyes

Brian Choquet, Photo Editor April 11, 2018
While Simon’s whole character revolves around being gay, he is still painted as someone who assimilates with this white, assumed to be straight, male image that is only threatening to the homophobes who never planned on seeing this movie.
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Entertainment winners, losers of the week

With so much going on in music, movies and television on a day to day basis, it’s easy to miss a few things. That’s why we're here.
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Entertainment winners, losers of the week

With so much going on in music, movies and television on a day to day basis, it’s easy to miss a few things. That’s why we're here.
(Jonathan Kermah / Amherst Wire)

Lil Yachty: “Lil Boat 2” review — A dark squeal from one of hip-hop’s most vibrant figures

Jonathan Kermah, Assistant Entertainment Editor March 28, 2018
While Yachty’s performance is slightly underwhelming, the spacey trap instrumentals give the project a better sense of direction sonically.
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These Oscar nominees are likely to win — but should they?

Hayley Solomon and Jordan Allen March 2, 2018
Who is likely to take home the golden statues this year? And more importantly — who should?
(Trevor Wilson/Amherst Wire)

Movie review: “Black Panther” brings black excellence to the Marvel cinematic universe

Jonathan Kermah, Assistant Entertainment Editor February 26, 2018
From the moment Letitia Wright said, “WHAT ARE THOSE!” I knew Marvel’s “Black Panther” was truly for the culture.
Kendrick Lamar performing. (Creative Commons/ Øyafestivalen)

“Black Panther: The Album” — Three elements that make it more than a film score

Trevor Wilson, Contributor February 18, 2018
By incorporating artists from America to South Africa, Lamar curates a phenomenal soundtrack that touches on the cultural and thematic elements to be seen in the film while also providing songs that absolutely slap.
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Top 5: Movies to watch this Valentine’s Day

Priya Bikkani and Kelly Palacios February 11, 2018
Valentine's Day is a time for everyone to indulge in their sentimental sides, and what better way than through movies?
Quavo of Migos at live performance. (Moses Vega/Unsplash)

Migos “Culture II” album review: It’s deja vu with “Culture II”

Jack Hamm, Contributor February 9, 2018
You might need a break from the Migos after the album's nearly two-hour runtime, but there are tracks and trends that will last a whole lot longer.
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10 shows to binge watch during winter break

Sifa Kasongo, Contributor December 19, 2017
These 10 shows might not be as popular as "Game of Thrones" or "Stranger Things," but they're definitely worth checking out.
Student watching Tiffany Haddishs Saturday Night Live monologue (Jordan Allen/Amherst Wire)

Tiffany Haddish makes history on SNL

Isabel Fowler, Contributor December 7, 2017
Saturday Night Live is a predominantly liberal satirical show that has been known to push boundaries. With this in mind, it was rather shocking that after 43 years, the show just had their first black female comedian host.
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