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“The Pitt” is exactly what the doctor ordered
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Unlike “Grey’s Anatomy,” season two of “The Pitt” subverts typical stereotypes of a medical TV show. It follows the differing cases of a Pittsburg emergency room department, with each season depicting one shift and every episode being one hour of the shift. It is co-written by Noah Wyle, who also starred on “ER,” a…
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The Summer I Realized Enjoyment is More Important than Quality
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The roaring question, “Team Jereimah or Team Conrad,” has overtaken every aspect of my life. From hallway chatter to an endless vortex of social media scrolling, the world is obsessed with “The Summer I Turned Pretty.” Middle school was my first introduction to the series. I had read the complete three-book series released by…
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“Yellowjackets” feeds off of fear and humor
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“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…
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NPHS Mystery Dinner Theater steals the show Dinner steals the show
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Mystery Dinner is an annual theater event that took place on Feb. 7-8, staged in the NPHS cafeteria and heavily featured improvisation and audience interaction. Unique from main stage productions, the cast contained just seven characters, whose interactions shaped the plot of a murder mystery. The event included a silent auction, the proceeds of…
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Netflix viewers are impressed by “Lockwood & Co”
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Based on the lesser-known book series by Jonathan Stroud, “Lockwood & Co” is taking Netflix by storm during this rainy season. Like many viewers, I had not read the series beforehand yet I was completely taken aback by excitement and surprise while watching the series. Set in present-day London, the show begins with an…
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Natasha Lyonne brings unmatchable comedy to “Poker Face”
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“Poker Face,” a new show on Peacock, is a wildly inventive and refreshing take on the standard murder mystery formula. The show is directed and written by known appreciator and reinventor of the genre mystery, Rian Johnson, who also directed the critically acclaimed murder mystery “Knives Out.” Johnson brings new life to the genre…
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“Demon Slayer” season 2 slays the anime universe
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With anime rising in popularity in Western countries in recent years, it’s no surprise that second seasons are incredibly popular. “Demon Slayer”, a popular anime series, began releasing its second season on Dec. 5, 2021. “Demon Slayer” takes place in a fantastical universe where demons, man-eating monsters, roam the Earth causing chaos. Normal civilians…
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Lupin modernizes classic French stories
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Inspired by the classic French tales of the gentleman thief Arséne Lupin, the first half of season one of the Netflix original series “Lupin” has accumulated over 70 million views since its release on Jan. 8. Although only five episodes are currently available, the mystery-thriller has captivated viewers with its exciting and suspenseful heist…
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“The Crown” season 4 eloquently demonstrates Britain’s class divide
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This review does contain mentions of eating disorders. Season 4 of Netflix’s original “The Crown” unwaveringly tackles the growing class divide in the United KIngdom in the 80s. The season begins immediately following Margaret Thatcher’s electoral victory in 1979, becoming the United Kingdom’s first female prime minister. Her victory is shown through the perspective…
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Students experience shows from their cars
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For all music and movie lovers, do not lose hope yet: there’s still a way you can experience this magic, COVID-19 style. Multiple places, including the Ventura Fairgrounds, have made some adjustments to make events as enjoyable as possible while taking the proper safety precautions. Kevin Campos, senior, recently experienced the closest thing you…