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  • Magic mirror on the wall, what is the worst movie of all?

    Magic mirror on the wall, what is the worst movie of all?

    87 years after the original “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” premiered in 1938, Disney released a live action “Snow White” on March 21, 2025. The film was highly anticipated, as much controversy surrounded the cast and the choices and changes made in terms of the plot. However, I tried to go into the…

  • You should be dying to see “Mickey 17”

    You should be dying to see “Mickey 17”

    It would not be an exaggeration to say that South Korean filmmaker Bong Joon Ho has been feeling the weight of the world on his shoulders for the past couple of years. His last film, “Parasite,” is commonly regarded as not only one of the best movies of the 2010s, but of all time,…

  • Music Corner: Lady Gaga

    Since the release of Lady Gaga’s debut album “The Fame” on Aug. 19, 2008, she has grown into a widely loved popstar. With songs like “Just Dance,” “Paparazzi” and “Poker Face,” the award-winning album surged her into the spotlight. Her music and style has always been a perfect symbol of what it means to…

  • The novels read in the first three years of high school

    The novels read in the first three years of high school

    Required reading can easily feel like a chore, especially when there are dozens of assignments and essays to do along the way. While we compiled a list of 10 novels students read in their first three years of high school, they are limited to the curriculums of English 9 and 10 Honors and both…

  • The Oscars spotlights well deserved films

    The Oscars spotlights well deserved films

    The 97th Academy Awards took place earlier this month at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, highlighting the incredible, and not-so incredible pieces of film that have been produced this past year. This year had many shocking nominations, ranging from culture-based musicals to religious dramas, and there was a shock at every turn.  Conan…

  • “The Electric State” is a shockingly better than expected watch

    “The Electric State” is a shockingly better than expected watch

    “The Electric State,” released on March 14, was a surprising watch. This is not to say that it is one one of my favorite movies ever, but I fairly enjoyed it. I went into it with low expectations, as I had heard little to nothing in terms of advertisements before finding it on Netflix.…

  • “Yellowjackets” feeds off of fear and humor

    “Yellow Jackets,” first released in 2021, follows the story of a girls’ high school soccer team after their plane crashes on the way to national championships. They end up in the Canadian wilderness and attempt to survive and control their primal urges. When queuing up the new season of this show, I had high…

  • The Lumineers’ new album was not an “Automatic” favorite

    The Lumineers’ new album was not an “Automatic” favorite

    I, like millions of other folk music fans, love The Lumineers. I was introduced to The Lumineers in early middle school and ever since my first listen, this band has been one of my favorites. So, I was thrilled when in honor of Valentine’s day, the band released their fifth studio album, titled “Automatic.”…

  • There is “No more hiding” from SZA’s “Lana”

    There is “No more hiding” from SZA’s “Lana”

    After waiting an extra 15 hours past the scheduled release date, SZA finally released “Lana,” the deluxe version of her 2022 album “SOS,” on Dec. 20, 2024. It includes some “SOS” outtakes, 15 new tracks and “Saturn,” a previously recorded song that was released in February 2024.  SZA starts off strong with “No more…

  • Wallace and Gromit make a return for “Vengeance Most Fowl”

    Wallace and Gromit make a return for “Vengeance Most Fowl”

    There is often a difficulty in children’s movies balancing comedic timing and serious themes for younger audiences to consume, and in “Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Foul,” there seems to be the perfect mixture. “Wallace and Gromit” is the epitome of British comedy for children’s TV, and it delivers in every way. The playful…