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The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

Jane Austens beloved rom-com Emma was released in theaters on Feb. 21, 2020. In the film, Anya Taylor-Joy stars as Emma.

“Emma” brings a modern flair to Jane Austen classic

By Sacha Feldberg, Arts Editor March 11, 2020

There is no single term that can quite define Emma from Jane Austen’s beloved rom-com “Emma” but wide-eyed, analytical, single-person-turned-lover, neat-freak and lover-of-all-things-beautiful are...

Taylor Swifts highly-anticipated documentary Miss Americana was released on Netflix on Friday, Jan. 31.

Netflix says “you belong with me” to Taylor Swift

By Sacha Feldberg, Arts Editor March 3, 2020

You don’t control what people think of your story, but you do control what you believe about yourself and how you tell your story to the world.  Having spent half of her life in the spotlight, Taylor...

Astounding special effects and beautiful cinematography set this sci-fi franchises newest film into an universe that is both colorful and terrifying. The end of the modern Star Wars trilogy, The Rise of Skywalker serves as a good endpoint despite its flaws.

A Star Wars movie that’s not quite out of this galaxy

By Ohio Meshanko, Promotions Manager February 4, 2020

On Dec.18, audiences worldwide were taken back to a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away with the release of “Star Wars: Episode IX- The Rise of Skywalker.” In less than a month, the long-anticipated...

Two Sentence Horror Stories leaves the audience feeling panicked, just as the characters in the show feel themselves. It is impossible to escape the terror that the protagonists are feeling throughout each episode.

“Two Sentence Horror Stories” spooks watchers

By Charley Hutton, Advertisement and Subscription Manager February 4, 2020

What is the best horror story you can come up with in two sentences? This prompt sparked a Reddit thread in 2013, accumulating over 15,000 comments. Inspired by the thread, Vera Miao created the new-to-Netflix...

Penn Badgely plans Joe Goldberg, a huge stalker, on the Netflix hit series You. The show centers from the perspective of Joe Goldberg,  giving excuses for why he must do what he  does.

Netflix show addresses real problems from social media

By Sapna David, Features Editor February 4, 2020

Released less than a month ago, Netflix show “You,” has already gained over thousands of viewers that have spent countless hours binge-watching this addicting and twisted show. Although the show has...

High School Musical: The Musical: The Series is a popular show on Disney Plus. The series was created specifically for Disney Plus and is a fan favorite.

Disney Plus outperforms their streaming competitors

By Maya Bhattiprolu, Assistant Online Editor February 2, 2020

The era of commercial breaks is officially over. With the emergence of streaming services like Hulu and Netflix, viewers can hop on their couch and watch their favorite shows without ads. However, a new...

21 Bridges is a powerful, must-see film this holiday season, starring Chadwick Boseman.

“21 Bridges” sends powerful message to audience

By Jeremy Fredricks, Assistant Opinions Editor January 19, 2020

Two men plan to steal 30 pounds of cocaine, but instead, they find 300 pounds, where 30 pounds of cocaine is supposed to be. Someone screwed up. Four cops knock on the door, but there’s no response—two...

On Nov. 22 2019, the film A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood was released into theatres all over the United States. Based on the friendship between journalist Tom Junod (Matthew Rhys) and  Fred Rogers (Tom Hanks), this drama highlights the importance of kindness and acceptance during hard times.

“A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” honors beloved TV show host Fred Rogers

By Ari Dimitoglou, Photo Editor December 27, 2019

Starring Tom Hanks, “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” introduces the true meaning behind the TV show “Mister Rogers’s Neighborhood” and the importance of kindness in everyday life.  Written...

Frozen 2 featured a mature storyline, strong character development and beautiful graphics.

“Frozen 2” creates winter-y excitement among students

By Jordyn Green, Online Editor-in-Chief December 18, 2019

The year is 2013. The WCHS Class of 2020 is 11-12 years old. Barack Obama was the president of the country and the “Harlem Shake” was the dance craze sweeping across the internet. The movie "Frozen"...

As viewers walk into the Arena Stage venue, they are handed this play program book with Derril Lark, the main character of the play, in the center.

“Right to be Forgotten” is a must see for WCHS students

By Hannah Zozobrado, Arts Editor December 3, 2019

A young, awkward and naive high school boy named Derril Lark is infatuated with a girl, Eve Selinsky. Desperate to ensure she’s safe and well, he follows his newfound love home day after day, unaware...

Joaquin Phoenix stars as Arthur Fleck in The Joker, which was released on Oct. 4, 2019.

No Joke: How “The Joker” became a deadly hit

By Sacha Feldberg, Arts Editor December 3, 2019

Hollywood’s latest comic book story, “The Joker”, has been marked on many people’s calendars for a while, but its dark themes may prevent this R-rated film from being a must-see. Critics called...

The cast of Netflix Original “Let it Snow” poses for a photo at the premiere. The movie is based on the book by authors John Green, Maureen Johnson, and Lauren Myracle

“Let it Snow” captures the essence of the holidays in a unique way

By Maya Bhattiprolu, Assistant Online Editor November 28, 2019

Let it Snow is a classic holiday movie with a twist—there are three different point of views. Told from the eyes of three young adults, Let it Snow allows the audience to get a glimpse into their lives. Based...

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