Sex and violence: A hardwired love story?
Jon Decker, Writer
October 17, 2017
Filed under Entertainment, Showcase, TV/Movies
We are traumatized when we witness or experience violence in real life. So why do so many love watching it so much in entertainment? A researcher explains.
‘AHS: Cult’ finds inspiration in 2016 election
Cassidy Kotyla, Writer
October 10, 2017
Filed under Entertainment, Showcase, TV/Movies
“AHS: Cult” preys on the deepest fears the 2016 election brought out in American citizens.
‘Blade Runner’: A revisit before 2049
Kevin Rogers, Contributor
October 9, 2017
Filed under Entertainment, Showcase, Technology, TV/Movies
Let the ominous noir world of this cyberpunk film consume you.
Princess Nokia channels NY upbringing in ‘1992 Deluxe’
Jaylene Lopez, Writer
October 4, 2017
Filed under Entertainment, Music, Showcase
AMHERST — The album, “1992 Deluxe," released on September 8, explores the life of New York rapper, Destiny Frasqueri, also known as Princess Nokia. Her struggles growing up in Manhattan as an Afro-Puerto Rican foster child are shown in her lyricism and ‘90s and trap-inspired production. She kicks off ...
Are the ’90s still ‘All That’?
Michael Shea, Contributor
September 29, 2017
Filed under Entertainment, Fashion, Showcase
From television show reboots to returning fashion trends, I have one question: Are the ‘90s still 'All That'?
‘Grace and Frankie’ offers a new take on comedy
Alexa Rockwell, Writer
September 26, 2017
Filed under Entertainment, Showcase, TV/Movies
Grace and Frankie are living lives as fulfilling and exciting as the most youthful of protagonists.
‘From Mambo to Hip-Hop’ gives voice to music lovers from Amherst to New York City
Brita Turner, Contributor
September 21, 2017
Filed under Around the Valley, Entertainment, Music, Showcase, TV/Movies, Uncategorized
Mambo music from the Caribbean merged with American disco-funk beats into a new genre: hip-hop.
Kendrick Lamar’s new album a bold take on black life in America
Jaylene Lopez, Writer
May 2, 2017
Filed under Entertainment, Music, Showcase
In these times of political hysteria, “DAMN.” offers a compilation of black power, an assertion of dominance and insight on Lamar’s personal life.
’13 Reasons Why’ is a haunting and worthwhile show
Thomas Calautti, Video Editor
April 27, 2017
Filed under Entertainment, Showcase, TV/Movies
If you watch or read only one thing about depression, this show is your answer.
Hip-hop artist Logic’s new album drops next week
Geoff Warren, Contributor
April 25, 2017
Filed under Entertainment, Music, Showcase
On Wednesday, Def Jam Records signee and Visionary Music Group frontman, Logic, released the trailer for his third studio album and announced its release date, set for May 5.
#NowPlaying at Amherst Wire
Liam O'Connor, Assistant Entertainment Editor
April 24, 2017
Filed under Entertainment, Music, Showcase, Uncategorized
Here are a few of the songs we've been bumping at the Amherst Wire this month.
UMass Got Talent winner Friends at the Falls to open at Spring Concert
Caeli Chesin, Assistant Travel Editor
April 23, 2017
Filed under Campus, Current Affairs, Entertainment, Music, Showcase
Friends at the Falls, a band of five friends who grew up down the street from one another, will open the 2017 Spring Concert.
Jonathan Kermah and Trevor Wilson
"If you're listening to J.Cole everyday, something is wrong with you."
808s and Ankle Breaks Podcast: Episode 5
Ian Munnelly, Politics/Op-Ed Editor
If North Korea’s economy and people continue to dwindle in strength and faith in their leader, Kim Jong-un may be left with no choice but denuclearization.
