The Oldest College Newspaper in Pennsylvania

The Lafayette

The Oldest College Newspaper in Pennsylvania

The Lafayette

The Oldest College Newspaper in Pennsylvania

The Lafayette

Sam Cohen

Sam Cohen, Movie Columnist

Sam Cohen (he/him/his) is a junior majoring in Film and Media Studies. He won the Special Grand Jury Prize for his Comedy short film “The Gum Run” at the 2019 Montclair Film Festival Emerging Filmmakers Competition. Sam writes weekly reviews of recent TV Shows and Movies while occasionally reviewing older, forgotten classics. When not reviewing, discussing, or watching films, Sam is also a part of many extracurriculars on campus, including being a co-captain of the Ultimate Frisbee team, a member of the Chi Phi Fraternity, and an officer of the Film Society.

All content by Sam Cohen
Leonardo DiCaprio was expected to receive a Best Lead Actor nod for his work in Killers of the Flower Moon. (Photo courtesy of Town and Country Magazine)

Cinema with Sam: Oscar snubs

By Sam Cohen, Movie Columnist
February 2, 2024
Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring saw a classic story brought to life through expert editing and sweeping cinematography. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

Sam’s top 5 of all time

By Sam Cohen, Movie Columnist
November 10, 2023
Fargo combines comedy with show-stopping cinematography and filmmaking. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

Cinema with Sam: Sam’s top 5 of all time

By Sam Cohen, Movie Columnist
November 3, 2023
Steven Spielbergs Schindlers List (1993) is a masterclass in cinematography. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

Cinema with Sam: Sam’s top 5 of all time

By Sam Cohen, Movie Columnist
September 22, 2023
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