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Season 2 of Netflix’s Space Force is Even Better Than The First
by Naina Biswas ’23
After nearly a year and a half, Space Force returns to Netflix, this time even “bigger, bolder, and funnier.”
6 Apr. 2022

Nintendo and Pokemon February News Report
by Ben Edelstein ’24
The latest news on Nintendo and Pokemon from the Nintendo Direct.
6 Apr. 2022

Death on the Nile: Why Wasn’t it as Fascinating as it Looks?
by Katherine Zhu ’25
Death on the Nile offers showiness, scandals, and secrets, so why wasn’t it a success?
6 Apr. 2022

Super Bowl Halftime Show 2022 Review
by Sreeja Gangula ’25
A recap of one of the most successful and entertaining Super Bowl Halftime Shows ever.
6 Apr. 2022

Future of the MCU
By Manaal Asif ‘25 and Neena Kumar ‘25
Marvel will release multiple new movies and television series in upcoming years with an aim to explore previously known characters and establish new ones.
26 Jan. 2022

Movie Review: Encanto
By Yefan Jia ‘25 and Emily Lu ‘25
With the recent release of the new Disney movie Encanto, here are some reasons you should watch it if you haven’t already.
26 Jan. 2022

Why the Golden Globes Weren’t Broadcasted
By Katherine Zhu ’25
Due to a boycott of the HFPA, regarding their lack of diversity, the Golden Globes were not broadcasted this year.
26 Jan. 2022

The Game Awards 2021: Awards and Announcements
By Ben Edelstein ’24
The best games of the year, honored at the annual Game Awards.
26 Jan. 2022

Don’t Look Up‘s Important Themes in Subpar Fashion
By Eshaan Kapoor ’23
An underwhelming new movie’s thematical undertones are revealed in a subtle way.
9 Feb. 2022

ABBA Proves Their Timelessness With Voyage
By Katherine Zhu ’25
ABBA, an iconic pop group from the 70s, is back with a new album called Voyage.
22 Dec. 2021

Riot Grrrl: A Return of the Revolution
By Lauren Tortolani ’24
Riot grrrl, the underground feminist punk rock revolution of the ’90s, has reawakened with the rise of powerful young women with guitars.
22 Dec. 2021

Dune – A Review
By Chloe Sun ’24
Director Denis Villeneuve takes on the latest adaptation of the sci-fi sensation Dune. How does he do?
22 Dec. 2021

Paid DLC Comes to 3 Games on the Nintendo Switch
By Ben Edelstein ’24
Experience Sora, Wave 2 of Hyrule Warriors, and Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
22 Dec. 2021

Song and Dance Man Lost to Time
By Kevin Hopkins ’22
Harry Chapin’s legacy has been slowly forgotten over time. Little is remembered beyond his most famous song, “Cat’s in the Cradle,” leaving behind a vast quantity of songs to the ether of the past.
22 Dec. 2021

Squid Game Review: What’s the Big Deal?
By Sreeja Gangula ’25
The TV show Squid Game has been a very popular show worldwide and even reached number one on Netflix.
22 Dec. 2021

A Closer Look at the Astroworld Tragedy
By Prisha Satish ’24
What really happened during Travis Scott’s Astroworld concert and who is to blame for this tragedy?
1 Dec. 2021

Alec Baldwin Shooting Opens Eyes For a Change on Prop Regulations
By Neena Kumar ‘25 and Manaal Asif ‘25
Alec Baldwin fatally shot Halyna Hutchins while on the set of his upcoming movie Rust. This article takes a closer look at what happened the day of the shooting and the effects of this incident.
1 Dec. 2021

ShangChi the Legend of the Ten Rings – A Movie Review
By Sreeja Gangula ’25
An overview of the new addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, ShangChi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, providing insight on the basic opinion and viewpoint of the movie.
4 Nov. 2021

Alberto Mielgo – A Review
By Chloe Sun ‘24
“Walking the fine line between Realism and Impressionism, modern Spanish director and artist Albert Mielgo forges himself a unique path in animation.”
4 Nov. 2021

Become a Psychic Spy: Double Fine’s Psychonauts 2
By Ben Edelstein ‘24
After 16 years, the critically acclaimed platformer “Psychonauts” has finally gotten a well deserved sequel that ties the game series together in a neat package.
4 Nov. 2021

Donda vs. CLB
By Siddharth Athota ’23
The releases of both Donda and Certified Lover Boy (aka. CLB), was much anticipated amongst the hip-hop/rap community. Although the hype for both releases was high, there’s still much debate today about which album is objectively better.
4 Nov. 2021

An American Sports Tale: The Hustler
By Kevin Hopkins ’22
In a character-bending quest for victory and respect, Eddie Felson lets go of his deceptive methods to become a champion pool hustler, fair and square.
13 May 2021

Disney Changes in Pursuit of Inclusion
By Emma Mathew ’22 and Arshia Mathur ‘22
Disney is making changes to empower underrepresented communities and establish a more welcoming environment.
13 May 2021

A Unique Oscars Evening
By Elizabeth Yang ’22
With award shows significantly impacted by the pandemic, the 2021 Academy Awards was unlike any Oscars we’ve watched before.
13 May 2021

50 Years of “What’s Going On?”
By Lanie Hymowitz ’22
Marvin Gaye’s R&B masterpiece What’s Going On? was recently declared the best album ever written, raising questions as to what makes this 50 year old piece of art as iconic as it is.
4 May 2021

The Falcon and The Winter Soldier
By Naina Biswas ’23
Disney+ released its second Marvel series of the year, The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, this spring. The series delivered a magnificent story that many of its viewers could connect to.
4 May 2021

Bringing the Light: Netflix’s Television Adaptation of Shadow and Bone
By Julie Edelstein ’22
What do you call a show that combines the “chosen one” trope of every other young adult fantasy series, the dark grit and humor of your typical heist film that critics will inevitably compare to Ocean’s Eleven, and a goat?
4 May 2021

FreeBritney: Why the 2000’s Pop Icon is Making Headlines Again
By Lanie Hymowitz ’22
The Framing Britney Spears documentary is raising eyebrows, but more importantly, it’s raising awareness about the pernicious world of conservatorship.
25 Mar. 2021

A Golden Globes For The History Books
By Sahithi Devineni ’22
This year’s Golden Globes, loaded with difficulties, was definitely a memorable night.
25 Mar. 2021

A Track-By-Track Review of Madison Beer’s Life Support
By Naina Biswas ’23
Fans waited for years for Madison Beer’s debut album. Now that it’s out, Life Support doesn’t disappoint.
25 Mar. 2021

“Black Ops Cold War”: Breath of Fresh Air for the Series
By Tom Athron ’21
“Black Ops Cold War,” the newest installation in one of Call of Duty‘s most popular games, satisfies in some aspects and seriously misses the mark in others.
26 Mar. 2021

The Great American Novel: East of Eden
By Kevin Hopkins ’22
John Steinbeck’s masterpiece, the ambitious East of Eden, tells the dramatic tale of his family tree.
26 Mar. 2021

Bernie Strikes Again
By Catherine Gonzalez ‘22 and Melanie Zhang ‘22
Senator Bernie Sanders has, once again, become an iconic meme. Warmly dressed against the January cold, he traverses the internet, spreading joy in both the virtual and physical world.
3 Mar. 2021

Escape into an Illusion with WandaVision
By Julie Edelstein ’22
WandaVision, the new Disney+ series, offers a 1950s-style break from reality packed with Marvel references, action, and engrossing characters.
14 Feb. 2021

evermore Echoes: The Trajectory of Taylor Swift
By Lanie Hymowitz ’22
Taylor Swift’s career has covered sweet country girl, tough cookie, and rainbows and bubblegum. Now, with 2020’s folklore and evermore, Swift veers down a new direction, heading away from the archetypal pop star image.
14 Feb. 2021

Olivia Rodrigo Scored Big With “drivers license”
By Naina Biswas ’23
Olivia’s hit debut single, “drivers license,” has broken multiple streaming records and dominated the Billboard Hot 100 chart for four weeks at the time of this post.
14 Feb. 2021

Spotify Wrapped 2020
By Madison Li ’22
At the end of a crazy year, there’s one thing we can always count on: Spotify Wrapped. Dive into the world’s listening habits and music preferences of 2020!
27 Dec. 2020

Life Lessons from Phil: Why Groundhog Day May be the Ultimate Quarantine Movie
By Julie Edelstein ’22
As a pandemic shakes the entire world, the 1993 comedy Groundhog Day might help us stay anchored.
27 Dec. 2020
Weeknd Snub and Corrupt Committee: What’s Next for the Grammys?
By Skylar Grey ‘23
Music listeners and musicians alike have exploded in protest to the absence of 2020 favorites, like the Weeknd’s After Hours, from this year’s Grammy nominations.
27 Dec. 2020

A Tale From the Shore: 1954’s On The Waterfront
By Kevin Hopkins ’22
On the Waterfront, a 1954 film directed by Elia Kazan, raises a still-relevant question: what does it really cost to go against the crowd in the name of morality?
27 Dec. 2020

A Timeless American Tale: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
By Kevin Hopkins ’22
The classic film set in the years prior to World War II comments on the American System in an age of rampant corruption.
2 Dec. 2020

“Among Us”: Bringing Us Together by Tearing Us Apart
By Neeharika Beru ’22
The highly addictive game, “Among Us”, is taking over teens’ lives. Many spend hours every day playing the game with their friends.
15 Nov. 2020

The Revival of Drive-In Theaters
By Shreya Ambati ’21
The demand for the drive-in theaters has increased since the pandemic hit, leading many owners to revamp their theaters for the public’s enjoyment.
18 Oct. 2020

Blast From the Past: Citizen Kane
By Kevin Hopkins ’22
Media moguls like Michael Bloomberg and Rupert Murdoch, both owners of large media enterprises dictate the news coverage of the day and more importantly what events or issues are not covered.
18 Oct. 2020
Clouds: The Story of Zach Sobviech
By Shreya Ambati ’21
Clouds pays tribute to an amazing musical inspiration while highlighting the importance of dreams, even in the face of hardships.
2 Dec. 2020

The Haunting of Bly Manor is Indeed “Perfectly Splendid”
By Naina Biswas ’23
The Haunting Of Bly Manor is a spine-chilling, heart-wrenching, and “perfectly splendid” – as series character Flora would say – watch.
15 Nov. 2020

Artists’ Struggles During COVID-19
By Amanda Lu ’22
The art industry, which used to be mainly supported by sales for in-person events, has had to adapt to quarantine measures.
15 Nov. 2020

Filming a TV Show During a Global Pandemic: Here’s How It’s Done
By Naina Biswas ’23
One show that was filmed and aired over quarantine is Love in the Time of Corona. This four-episode miniseries centers around people who are looking for love but have limited options due to COVID-19.
5 Oct. 2020

Thank You For The Music: The Case For Virtual Concerts
By Lanie Hymowitz ’22
It can be understandably hard to make a virtual concert appealing—atmosphere has always been key to a great musical experience. But with more and more concerts resembling Together At Home, a new and beloved atmosphere has emerged, one that’s more cozy and real.
5 Oct. 2020

America’s New Favorite Tragedy-Comedy: The Network News and Its Astounding Resurgence
By Joyce Wang ’22
America’s climate is tense. COVID-19 has claimed at least 205,000 lives, America is experiencing its largest surge in racial awareness since the 1960s, and it’s an Election Year.
5 Oct. 2020
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