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Burgess Meredith in “The Obsolete Man,” an original “The Twilight Zone” episode [1961](CBS Television/Wikimedia Commons)

Errors in perfection: the new Twilight Zone

Julia Donohue, Writer April 11, 2019
The new Twilight Zone is greatly needed in an era of insanity, but a need for perfection has left the series empty of the eerily misplaced.
(Screenshot by Kacey Connolly/Amherst Wire)

“The Beach Bum” scores as the worst movie of 2019

Kacey Connolly, Writer April 11, 2019
What looks like a chaotic coming of age film on the surface, is actually an astounding disappointment with a clustered mess of a plot.
(Jordan Allen /Amherst Wire)

Entertainment winners, losers of the week

Among the winners? Jordan Peele, J. Cole and Billy Ray Cyrus.
screenshot from the US trailer (Julia Donahue/Amherst Wire)

If you loved “Get Out,” you need to go see “Us”

Julia Donohue, Writer March 26, 2019
“Get Out” is a cultural touchstone that requires white viewers to reflect on their social conscious and results in a necessary guilt for their direct or indirect racism. “Us” is about everything.
Magic Comes to Life on Stage in “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”

Magic Comes to Life on Stage in “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”

Katherine Scott, Writer March 21, 2019
As an avid reader of the novel and a lifelong theatre fan, it was truly a dream come true to see this brilliant production with the original cast.
(Greg Hernandez/Wikimedia Commons)

The Oscars, or every “woke” white person you’ve ever met.

Julia Donohue, Writer February 25, 2019
The Oscars are like that guy who has one black friend and refrences him for everything.
(Mr. Gary/Flickr)

The Oscars preview: Could Lady Gaga and Glenn Close tie?

Julia Donohue, Writer February 22, 2019
Oscar ceremonies often follow the drama of trends and upsets. Will “A Star is Born” break its award show curse or will predictability reign supreme at the 91st Academy Awards?
(Jennifer Elias/Wikimedia Commons)

Bo Burnham wins big at the Writers Guild Awards

Meghan Carney, Writer February 18, 2019
Burnham's victory highlighted the night of screenwriting awards.
(Screenshot by Meghan Cerney/Amherst Wire)

The Best and Worst Sketches of “Saturday Night Live!”

Meghan Carney, Writer February 17, 2019
This Saturday, actor Don Cheadle was the host of SNL. Here is a look at the best and the worst of the show.
(Screenshotted by Meghan Carney)

“Big Mouth’s” Valentine’s Day special is much more than edgy romantic humor

Meghan Carney, Writer February 14, 2019
Nick Kroll’s animated comedy series “Big Mouth” delves into the minds of self conscious teenagers as they attempt to survive a Valentine’s Day full of awkward crushes, nosey parents and hormone monsters.
(Ian Moran/Wikimedia Commons)

Liar, Liar, Pants on Fyre

Meghan Carney, Contributor February 9, 2019
The details of Fyre Festival are entertaining, interesting and sometimes cringe-worthy, making the documentaries vastly popular on both streaming services.
(Donn Dughi/Wikimedia Commons)

Why is Ted Bundy still relevant?

Julia Donohue, Contributor February 7, 2019
Inevitably, both the series and upcoming film have attracted hype on social media.
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