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“Nosferatu” invokes classic horrors for modern audiences
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“Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror” was released as a silent film in 1922, and created a fan base for gothic horror, one that pushed for the making of more, similar movies. The vampire is held in similar regards to Dracula as far as movie vampires go. Almost a century after the initial film, Robert…
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“Wicked” defies viewers’ negative expectations
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After over a decade of anticipation, “Wicked” the movie adaptation is finally here and has exceeded audience expectations. From the plot, to the acting, to the technical elements, all bases were covered and the production truly carried the magic of Oz into theaters. “Wicked” follows the story of what happens before the book, “The…
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“Nothing Like the Movies”…because it is a book
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This October, book lovers were blessed with a sequel to Lynn Painter’s 2021 novel “Better Than the Movies,” which has become a TikTok sensation, for good reason. It is such a wonderful representation of what a teen-romance novel should be like. “Nothing Like the Movies” was published on Oct. 1, and is easily one…
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Inflation, who needs it? Let’s talk sushi.
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Food is a huge part of culture, community and enjoyment. It brings together families and friends; it is often people’s first memories. Food is not just a part of survival, it is belonging. So, when I think about food now, as a teenager who does not have time to make every meal and does…
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New looks at the Menendez Brothers sparks controversy
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The release of Netflix’s new hit series, “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story,” and the subsequent documentary, “The Menendez Brothers”, has sparked a revival of interest in the murder case of Jose and Mary “Kitty” Menendez. On Aug. 20, 1989, brothers Erik and Lyle Menendez shot and killed their parents at their Beverly…
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We should “Talk talk” about Charli xcx’s new remix album
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This past June, Charli xcx released the album of the summer, “Brat.” “Brat” took the world by storm, so I was highly anticipating the release of her new remix album, “Brat and it’s completely different but also still Brat.” Essentially this album is identical to “Brat,” but it does feature 11 remixes of the…
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Clairo’s third album charmed us this summer
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Clairo added up her love on July 12, 2024, by releasing her third studio album, “Charm.” “Charm” was launched under her own record label, Clairo Records LLC, has 11 songs and plays for 38 minutes. This album is perfect for the transition from spring to summer, transporting listeners to a cozy cabin in the…
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A Year in Review: NPHS Sports Highlights
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Whether they were scoring goals, shooting baskets or hitting home runs, this year our NPHS athletes took their victories by storm. Several teams made it to the early rounds of CIF, championships and overall dominated their respective fields. With so many monumental achievements sweeping our athletic program, we felt that a deeper look through…
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‘Gruff’ tackles the nuance of personal relationships
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On March 1, Julian Curi uploaded a handmade, paper-animated and puppeteered short film to his YouTube channel Righteous Robot. Following community donations over the course of a year and a half, and culminating over two million views within the first week of its release, “Gruff” is a beautiful work of film that is a…
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Music Corner – Ariana Grande
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After five long years of waiting for a new album, Ariana Grande fans are finally satisfied with the seventh dropped album, “Eternal Sunshine,” released on March 8th. Based on the movie, “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind,” Grande’s songs paint a picture of the end of her marriage and reveal the memories of loneliness…