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When creativity takes over the pen
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Prologue The small yet present writers of NPHS go above and beyond the writing required in their English classes. Talented script writers, poets and authors are among campus, changing the world one word at a time through their artistic insights. Writing outside the classroom is highly beneficial for creative expression. Books For many of…
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The Oscar nominations underwhelmed me
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The 2023 Academy Award nominations were announced in late January, and I have very mixed thoughts on them. Every year we have the sweeps and snubs, but this year, I was overall disappointed by the nominations. The Oscars have lost a lot of attention and credibility over the years for their clear bias towards…
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Do not disregard black-and-white cinema
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While there are many, many beautiful films that use color to enhance the story and reveal the emotions of characters, films without color find creative ways to do the same things without having any color saturation. In spite of the industry-wide adoption of digital technology, black-and-white is still the preferred medium by directors for…
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Growing up with the decline of movie theaters
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I saw my first movie in theaters at age five. I’m aware that’s pretty late to achieve that milestone, especially for someone as passionate about film as I am. Additionally embarrassing was the film itself, that being “Cars 2,” a monumentally stupid movie that I wholeheartedly adored. Seeing the fast movements, colorful animation and…
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Heartstopper breaks standards and inflates hearts
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Originally a comic on Webtoon, “Heartstopper” by Alice Oseman has grown into a 4 book franchise as well as a number one show on Netflix as of the summer of 2022. Since the comic’s online debut in August of 2019, the popular LGBTQ+ franchise has become a widespread phenomenon; and rightfully so. As Webtoon…
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Summer movies encapsulate audiences
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CamSummer blockbusters have been a staple of American culture for a long time, dating all the way back to the 70’s with Steven Speilberg’s “Jaws.” With all the films that come out over the summer, I see it as a great opportunity to recap some of the season’s most popular films. First on the…
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The Oscars are fundamentally flawed
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The Academy Awards, more commonly known as the Oscars, are one of, if not the most, prestigious awards a film can receive. Since its inception in 1929, 93 films have won the coveted title of Best Picture, soon to be 94 come March 27. Starting with “Wings” in 1929, and ending with “Nomadland” in…
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“He’s All That” destroys a classic
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The movie “He’s All That”, starring TikTok celebrity Addison Rae, is a story about betrayal, revenge and the realities of social media. Although it has been the joke of the internet for a while now, the movie delivered a good message, contrasting the rest which was cringy and hard to watch. From spontaneous dances,…
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The Snyder Cut does not disappoint
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On Nov. 17, 2017, the Whedon cut of “Justice League” was received with high anticipation by many fans of the DC characters and the iconic super-team. Now we have the definitive and better-received version of the film deemed the Snyder cut which was released on March 18. The “Snyder Cut” is great and easily…
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Loving Vincent showcases creativity
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It is more common than ever for people to complain about the lack of creativity in the movie industry. The incessant grumbling about how no one can make an “original movie” is in itself a monologue that is overused, although it is not unwarranted; the majority of 21st century movies (especially rom coms, action…