Bao film impresses WCHS students
By Miranda Chung, Assistant Opinions Editor
April 3, 2019
Filed under Arts, Movies and Television, Online Exclusives, Top Stories
Pixar has recently become an avid supporter of cultural inclusion through its films like “Sanjay’s Super Team” portraying Indian culture, and “Coco” portraying Latino culture. To add another one to the list, “Bao” is an eight minute short film taking a bite into Chinese culture in a way t...
Captain Marvel impresses
By Brandon Li, Copy Editor
April 3, 2019
Filed under Movies and Television, Uncategorized
A comic book hero turned into film? Check. Shooting laser beams from her wrists? Check. Nice battle scenes and great chemistry? Check. And Marvel’s first female-led superhero film? Check. The story of a fighter pilot turned superhero hit theaters March 8. Co-directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck,...
Jordan Peele’s “Us” uses horror to critique American life
By Dani Miller, Production Designer
April 3, 2019
Filed under Arts, Movies and Television, Uncategorized
Rabbits, Sewers and Scissors, oh my! On the heels of his widely successful (and brilliant) 2017 directorial debut, Get Out, director Jordan Peele’s sophomore project, Us, tells the story of a modern day family placed in thrilling circumstances when confronted and attacked by their bitter clones....
Brooklyn Nine-Nine impresses WCHS students
By Olivia Yasharoff, Staff Writer
March 14, 2019
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“Noice.” “Smort.” “Cool, cool, cool.” These phrases can all be used to describe NBC’s hit comedy “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” in addition to being the lingo that the characters on the show (and its fans) love to use. Starring comedian Andy Samberg, actor Andre Braugher and actress Melissa Fumero...
Isn’t It Romantic inspires viewers
By Ela Jalil, Staff Writer
March 14, 2019
Filed under Arts, Movies and Television, Online Exclusives
A stereotypical gay best friend, a clumsy but charming main character and a belief that all things will be solved by love all sound like parts of your classic romantic comedy. Nowadays, most people roll their eyes at these type of movies and the types of lessons they teach young girls and boys. Fortunate...
Top Grammy performances of 2019
By Cherri Tung, Photo Editor
March 11, 2019
Filed under Arts, Movies and Television, Online Exclusives, Top Stories
From Camila Cabello and Ricky Martin scaling the replicated streets of Havana, to Lady Gaga and Dolly Parton’s soaring pipes and vocal highways, the performers at the 61st Grammy Awards blew the roof off of Los Angeles’ Staples Center on Feb.10. But the question is, which one was the best of the e...
Marie Kondo innovates cleaning techniques
By Kathy Hu, Advertising/Subscriptions Manager
March 11, 2019
Filed under Arts, Movies and Television, Online Exclusives, Top Stories
Marie Kondo is seen by many as the ‘Queen of Organization,’ after the popularity of her book “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up” blew up and she was awarded her own Netflix series “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo.” The series shows how she declutters and organizes peoples’ homes. She ha...
Hostless Oscars create memorable night
By Jordyn Green, Assistant Online Editor-in-Chief
March 8, 2019
Filed under Arts, Movies and Television, Online Exclusives
The Oscars was a night filled with talented musical performances, comical ad-libs and a lack of a host. The flow of this show, however, was what made it so exceptional: the ceremony felt special and smooth, and was very personable. The Oscars was held on Feb. 24th, with, according to Time Magazi...
Netflix show hooks WCHS students with comedy
By Allison Jacobs, Assistant News Editor
March 7, 2019
Filed under Arts, Movies and Television
Netflix released the show “Sex Education”, a quirky yet hilarious show that seems to be meant for teens, Jan. 11. In each of the eight episodes, a new sexual or teen issue presents itself between one or two characters in the show and the rest of the episode is left to the resolution of said issue,...
WCHS celebrates 30 years of student tradition
By Laura Sneller, Arts Editor
March 6, 2019
Filed under Arts, Movies and Television
Every year, the WCHS community comes together to experience a voyage through time through song. Blast has been a WCHS tradition that consists of a series of popular musical numbers from throughout time corresponding to a theme that changes every year. This year the theme is Blast From the Past in honor...
Netflix’s You reveals the dark side of human nature
By Allison Jacobs, Assistant News Editor
February 26, 2019
Filed under Arts, Movies and Television, Online Exclusives, Top Stories
On Sept. 9, Netflix released the show You, an intense and steamy drama. The show takes place in New York City, and throughout the ten episodes, a sinister relationship forms between the two main characters, while we find out more about each of their scary pasts. The acting and shocking plot has brough...
“Aquaman” is predictable, does not exceed expectations
By Brandon Li, Copy Editor
February 8, 2019
Filed under Arts, Movies and Television
A legend turned into film? Check. Discovering the lost world of Atlantis? Check. Nice battle scenes and sarcastic humor? Check. And a guy who looks a lot like Steven Adams? Check. The story of the legendary protector of the deep hit theaters Dec. 21. “Aquaman” documents the journey of the half-human...