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 film a masterpiece on Aug. 28, 2019, when it debuted at the Venice Film Festival. Lately, many hav...
Tall Girl falls short on the charts
By Jordyn Green, Online Editor-in-Chief
October 17, 2019
She’s smart, kind, pretty, blonde, a talented pianist and popular with two best friends. Jodi Kreyman (Ava Michelle), the main character in “Tall Girl”, appears to have it all. However, she does quite literally have one thing over the rest of the characters of the 2019 Netflix film: about a foot...
“Creed II” fights its way to the top as successor to “Creed”
By Brandon Li, Copy Editor
December 21, 2018
“Creed II” delivers a smashing hit as the seventh installment in the “Rocky” franchise. Directed by Steven Caple Jr., “Creed II” picks up right where “Creed” left off, following the life of boxer Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan). At the start of the film, Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren)...
“A Quiet Place” impresses without saying a word
By Rebecca Jackson, Senior Writer
May 9, 2018
A new horror movie directed by John Krasinski came out Apr. 6 and made quite a statement at theaters and in the box office without making a sound, literally. “A Quiet Place” focuses on a rural family tormented by supernatural forces. They must stay completely silent in order to survive, and communicate...
“Doctor Strange” Bursts onto the Movie Scene
By Jake Herman, Online Opinions Editor
December 5, 2016
With stunning visuals, memorable characters and a storyline that overcomes a complicated premise to deliver twists and turns, Marvel’s latest superhero movie “Doctor Strange” delivers an action-packed hero tale that’s worth the trip to see. Directed and written by Scott Derrickson, the movie...
Miss Peregrine’s Projects Stunning Visuals
By Emily Wang, Features Editor
October 11, 2016
“Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children”, another popular young adult novel turned movie, has outdone “Deepwater” and “Masterminds”, trumping both with a box office opening earning of $28.5 million Sept. 30. Set in the alternating times of WWII Wales and the present, “Miss Per...
Jungle Book Revival Has Viewers Swinging From the Vines
By Emily Wang, Features Editor
April 25, 2016
Jon Favreau’s re-adaptation of the timeless Disney masterpiece, The Jungle Book, manages to once again capture the magic of the jungle adventure while at the same time bringing even more to the story. While the complaint of “too much CGI (computer generated imagery)” is often heard from critic...
Frozen took the world by a storm, and the ice age has yet to end
By Jasmine Baten, Opinions Editor
December 5, 2015
We just can’t let it go. Following its release on Nov. 27, 2013, Frozen swept the nation with its catchy tunes and lovable characters. The film surprised viewers by declaring that true love can exist between sisters—a concept foreign to the usual Prince-Charming-kiss type true love that Disney...
Katniss’ Final Games
By Arielle Gordon and Emily Wang
November 24, 2015
The final movie installment of the Hunger Games trilogy, Mockingjay: Part 2, premiered Nov. 20. Students were excited to see the conclusion of the Hunger Games and curious about how the actors and director would handle portraying their favorite characters in the conclusion of the popular Hunger Games...
Mockingjay Part 2 concludes beloved Hunger Games
By Isabel Dibble, News Editor
November 24, 2015
The dreadful end to the Hunger Games Franchise came Fri. Nov. 20 with Mockingjay Part 2. Many fans, myself included, waited with mixed emotions of excitement and sadness for the final installment starring the trio of Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence), Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) and Gale Hawthorne...
The 33, a tale of survival
By Arielle Gordon, Arts Editor
November 20, 2015
The 33, a movie based on the true story of the 33 Chilean miners who survived underground for 69 days, premiered Nov 13. The movie covers the unbelievable, but true story of the 33 Chilean miners who survived 2,000 feet underground for 69 days after the gold mine they were working in collapsed above...
‘The DUFF’ deals with the struggles of high school
By Eugenia Cardinale, Production Editor
February 23, 2015
As students walk the halls they silently label each other in their minds as ‘nerds’ or ‘jocks’ but sometimes there can be other labels. The DUFF deals with labels, new or old, and how to get past them. The movie is based off the novel The DUFF by Kody Keplinger. The movie follows high scho...