FILM & MOVIES

Even professors of classic literature enjoy a night out at the movies, and when it comes to the retelling of one of the most famous Greek poems, no matter their opinion of Christopher Nolan's latest film, they agree — the conversation about ancient texts has never been hotter.

We speak to author Jeff Chang about his biography of Bruce Lee, "Water, Mirror, Echo," and chat with Mr. Universe on federal funding to science.

We talk to author Josh Weil about his new book, "What Came West," talk with actress and star of "Free Willy" Jayne Atkinson before her talk back at The Triplex, and check in with Mr. Universe.

The Triplex Cinema's Trifest youth film festival returns to Great Barrington, audio-based work of theater, "Common," tells the story of Amherst, and the Word Nerd draws links from 'The Odyssey' to modern English.

We find out what Double Edge Theatre has in store for their annual summer spectacle, speak with Mount Holyoke professor Patricia Dawson about her great aunt's book, "A History of the Cherokee Nation," and visit The Triplex Cinema for their "FREE AIR CONDITIONING" series.

We take a tour of Images Cinema as they reopen their theaters, take a tour of Nourse Farms for berry season and check in with the Word Nerd.

We talk to author Jedidiah Berry about his new book, "Kill All Wizards," see how the Springfield Symphony Orchestra is celebrating Juneteenth, and discuss sci-fi cinema with Mr. Universe.

We talk to comedian Alison Larkin about her comedy special, "Grief... A Comedy", chat with filmmaker Ricky Camelleri about the new film, "Our Hero Balthazar," and check in with the Word Nerd.

We get the rundown on the 2026 Berkshire International Film Festival, take a tour of Fern Hill Farm and dish about the word "dish" with the Word Nerd.

We talk with founders of Milestone Films about their restoration of "Queen Kelly" that will screen at Amherst Cinema and check in with Mr. Universe.