“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 stay at the front, two go to the back. Bullets fire and chaos ensues: eight officers are dead, and ...
“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 by Micah Fitzerman-Blue and directed by Marielle Heller, this inspiring drama is based on the friendship...
“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" swept across theaters, grossing 1.276 billion dollars in the box office. Flash forward six years-- "Froz...
“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 that his actions may be misconstrued as stalkerish or possessive. However, despite his pure intentions, Ev...
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...
“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 on the young adult book by John Green, Lauren Myracle and Maureen Johnson, Let it Snow features...
“Be free or die”: Harriet Tubman’s remarkable story explodes on the big screen
By Sacha Feldberg, Arts Editor
November 25, 2019
Lying flat on the ground, her eyes are closed, but her mind sees the nightmarish memories of her past along with flashes of the future. Every time she closes her eyes in prayer, she has the uncanny ability to see the unseen. This is our first glance of Harriet Tubman (Cynthia Erivo) in the latest Ho...
Lobby Baby: Seth Meyers in this Netflix special lives up to expectations
By Olivia Yasharoff, Assistant Sports Editor
November 25, 2019
Joining fellow comedians John Mulaney, Leslie Jones and Dave Chappelle, Seth Meyers debuts his own stand-up comedy special on Netflix, stepping away from his usual desk scene and leaving his suit behind. Being the host of Late Night with Seth Meyers for five years, Meyers mixes things up with his very own c...
The Politician embodies current political issues
By Ela Jalil, Assistant News Editor
October 26, 2019
How far are you willing to go to get what you want? Is there a difference between being a good person and just doing good things? Netflix’s new dramedy series, The Politician, intrigues watchers with its reflection of current politics in the form of a high school presidential election. Payton Hob...
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...
The Peanut Butter Falcon warms viewers’ hearts
By Sacha Feldberg, Arts Editor
October 6, 2019
“The Peanut Butter Falcon” may be a quiet indie film that falls under many people’s radars, but it is one that we need to see. It is a feel-gold adventure and a sweet comedy-drama. This is the kind of movie that will quietly steal your heart, break it, and then piece it back together again. It...
IT 2: the comeback of Pennywise
By Andrew Chan, Sports Editor
October 1, 2019
If you are looking for scary with a side of comedic, then IT 2 is the movie for you. Picking up 27 years after the first IT movie, IT 2 combines horror and a bit of dry humor to create yet another Stephen King novel blockbuster. The movie starts off with a violent bout of homophobia to show viewers the...