Remakes cannot replace the classics
By Fatima Yazdi, Features Editor
December 20, 2018
Filed under Opinions
Hakuna matata, just keep swimming, go the distance- all phrases that are guaranteed to bring back a flood of childhood memories. At one point or another, we’ve all experienced the magical sensation one feels while watching a classic Disney movie. However, recently, Disney has been releasing remakes, inc...
Movie sequels revive previously iconic films
By Jordyn Green, Assistant Online Editor
December 20, 2018
Filed under Opinions
The first Disney movie appeared in theaters in 1937—81 years ago. Amelia Earhart had set off on her flight around the world, J.R.R Tolkien’s “The Hobbit” had just been published and Morgan Freeman was born. Old films offer a lens into the world of another era, but remakes and sequels are a w...
Netflix romances the idea of originals directed at teens
By Jenna Greenzaid, Editor-in-Chief
October 19, 2018
Filed under Arts
Netflix has recently become known for its original movies and television shows, with over 700 programs in existence currently and more than 60 new originals coming during Oct. Throughout the month of Aug., Netflix released multiple romantic comedy movies that have stirred both enthusiasm for more romanc...
“Lady Bird” is a coming-of-age story for all
By Nora Holland, Arts Editor
February 7, 2018
Filed under Arts, Movies and Television
“‘Lady Bird’? Is that your given name? Why is it in quotes?” “I gave it to myself. It's given to me by me.” Lady Bird is a new coming-of-age film about the life of high school senior Christine “Lady Bird” McPherson. The movie focuses on family relationships – mainly the chaot...
Top Movies Entertain yet Spread Progressive Messages
By Emi Cardinale, Production Editor
January 9, 2017
Filed under Arts, Movies and Television
2016 was a wonderful year for movies. Here are a few of my favorite of the top rated movies of this year. ‘Zootopia’ “Zootopia” is about a rabbit who dreams of becoming a police officer which is not a job that rabbits can have within the social hierarchy of Zootopia. Number 1 on Rotten...
‘Observer’ Sits Down with Actor Ben Feldman
By Thomas Atkinson and Sarah O'Brien
May 26, 2016
Filed under Arts, Movies and Television, Top Stories
CHS alumnus Ben Feldman is a television and film actor in such shows as Mad Men, Silicon Valley and Cloverfield. Though he has done endless interviews, the Observer had the privilege of interviewing Feldman recently. Feldman jogged to CHS from his father’s house in the Inverness neighborhood of Potomac...
Allegiant flops in theaters
By Isabel Dibble, News Editor
March 21, 2016
Filed under Arts, Movies and Television
After seeing the third film Allegiant of the Divergent franchise, the disappointing result from the film may be a sign that the period of dystopian young-adult novels turned movie series is taking a downhill turn. Allegiant kicks off into a new stage for Tris Prior and her friends as they escape over...
Does Pride and Prejudice and Zombies serve justice to the novel?
By Jasmine Baten, Opinions Editor
February 25, 2016
Filed under Arts, Movies and Television
Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice has been considered an universal symbol of morality, manners, sophistication and intellectuality in classical literature since its release in 1813. The zombies? Now that is new. Pride and Prejudice and Zombies was released on Feb. 5, starring Lily James (Cinderella)...
Untraditional Superhero Movie Soars in Ratings
By Ross Tanenbaum, Online News Editor
February 25, 2016
Filed under Arts, Movies and Television
With great power comes great responsibility. The new movie Deadpool puts a twist on these famous words. The highly anticipated movie Deadpool was released Feb. 12 into theaters. The film follows Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds, The Proposal) on his quest to get revenge. After Wilson is experimented on,...
It’s not a trap, Star Wars movie is a must-see
By Jasmine Baten and Ross Tanenbaum
December 23, 2015
Filed under Arts, Movies and Television
emiered Dec. 18, drawing audiences of all ages from all over the galaxy. The film was directed by J.J. Abrams (Star Trek, Star Trek: Into Darkness) and features a star-studded, revolutionary cast, including Harrison Ford and newcomer Daisy Ridley. According to IMDb, the movie takes place 30 years...
Seventh Star Wars movie gathers hype
By Arjun Swaminathan, News Editor
October 26, 2015
Filed under Arts, Movies and Television
This Dec. 18, the movie franchise that has defined the childhood of millions makes its return to the big screen. The Force Awakens will be the seventh installment in the Star Wars series, set 30 years after the events of the original trilogy of movies. The film will follow a new set of characters...
‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ lives up to hype
By Isabel Dibble, News Editor
May 4, 2015
Filed under Arts, Movies and Television
The summer season of movies has begun and I have the answer to your question: “Does Avengers: Age of Ultron live up to the record-breaking first Avenger movie?” Yes it does! The introduction of the twins, the Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen) and Quicksilver (Aaron Taylor-Johnson), delivers an...