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The Boy and the Heron illustrates creativity in cinema
The Boy and the Heron delivers one of the most creative and original stories of the past year. In Hayao Miyazaki’s latest film, a boy and his father move from Tokyo to his aunt’s home in the countryside, where he encounters an unusual heron and embarks on a mission. The film differs from other…
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Wonka cast purely imagines new rendition
Published in 1964, Rohld Dahl’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” tells the story of a young, poor boy selected to visit the prestigious Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory alongside four other children, who are introduced to Wonka and his Oompa Loompas in an absurd twist of events. Since the book’s publication, it has become a…
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The Morning Show ignites tension in its three seasons
“The Morning Show” is a television program on Apple TV centered around the goings on of a Morning News program, full of drama, tension, humor and narcissism. The show encompasses the complexities that come with various jobs in a new station. It visualizes news stations on and off camera, resulting in it being unique…
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Music Corner
Continuing the journey of reclaiming her albums from Big Machine Records, Taylor Swift rereleased her “1989” album titled, “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” following months of anticipation and excitement. The album contains all the classics and five new songs from the vault. As I write this article, my leg is tapping to the rhythm of “Suburban…
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Hunger Games prequel exceeds expectations
After years of anticipation, speculation, and excitement, “Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes” has finally been released in theaters, and let us begin by saying it has undoubtedly exceeded expectations. The movie is a prequel to the popular series, “The Hunger Games”, written by Suzanna Collins that was then adapted into…
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“A Curse for True Love” brings a bittersweet ending
Since that fateful day of Aug. 23, I have often found myself overwhelmed with enormous loads of homework, tennis practices and volunteer hours and have been desperately in need of a break. Luckily, I have found this sweet release in the one hour every night when I make myself put down the flashcards and…
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I really “Wish” I saw something else
2023 marked the 100-year anniversary of the Walt Disney Company, a massively important milestone to not only themselves, but to American culture as a whole. For a century, Disney and specifically Walt Disney Animation Studios has been at the forefront of innovative and creative cinema that works to challenge what came before. I criticize…
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Priscilla reveals new perspective to fame
Elvis Presley is one of the most famous American artists of all time. The rich history of his life is often discussed in pop culture, whether it surrounds his estate, Graceland, his untimely death or his impact on music. However, the new A24 film, “Priscilla”, discusses one of the most important parts of his…
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Jigsaw’s “Saw X” brings blood and tears to the screen
The Jigsaw franchise has been a prominent one in the lives of many, setting the tone for horror and gruesome movies for Halloween throughout the years. The latest movie, “Saw X” solves many loose ends from the other films, while leaving us with a new one. This was one of the more intellectual and…
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Music Corner
On Oct. 6, Drake released his eighth official studio album, “For All The Dogs,” as a precursor to an upcoming hiatus to focus on his health. The 23 track, hour-and-a-half long album reflects on Drake’s past experiences over his decade-long career thus far. Harkening back to old concerts, the opening track “Virginia Beach,” offers…