‘The Mandalorian’ offers a much needed western in the Star Wars galaxy
Allie D’Angelo ’20, Editor-in-Chief
November 25, 2019
Star Wars fans can finally rejoice to the release of season one of “The Mandalorian,” an eight episode Star Wars space western filled with action, comedy and an exciting plot. In light of Disney’s new streaming service, Disney+, released on Nov. 12, the platform now offers another storyline for...
‘Modern Love’ surpasses expectations, portrays reality
Audrey Bernstein ’20, Editor-in-Chief
November 9, 2019
“Surely there is someone out there who will take me for who I am,” Lexi, played by Anne Hathaway, says in the trailer for Amazon’s “Modern Love.” “The good, the bad, the full story of love.” Although the trailer piqued my interest for what appeared to be superb casting – actors including...
Fourth season of ‘This Is Us’ emotional, evolving *WARNING SPOILERS AHEAD
Anastasia Thumser ’22, Web Opinions Editor
November 9, 2019
Family is often the center of our universe, and the most chaotic part of our lives. Synonymous with unconditional love and support, reputable for being messy and complicated. With all its intricacies, family can be a difficult topic to encapsulate within a drama series; and yet, the fourth season of...
Season two of “You” is already thrilling viewers before even being released
October 29, 2019
The drama, suspense and intensity of Netflix’s original series “You” left viewers in awe of the brilliant and compelling storyline. Joe Goldberg played by Penn Badgley, slowly descends into a Ted Bundy-esque love-crazed stalker. However, the creepy and quite unsettling plot makes it impossible...
‘Joker’ Review: Send in the Clown
October 26, 2019
Drama/Thriller: movies designed to make you uncomfortable, a feeling that I do not exactly welcome into my life. When I’m sitting in my chair at a movie theater, I don’t enjoy being intentionally scared or in this case, thrilled. However, in April, the first trailer for “Joker” was released,...
New iPhone 11 review: newest additions
Charley Guthartz ’22
October 26, 2019
The iPhone 11’s new qualities are all you’re ever going to need on an iPhone. Sure the iPhone 11 Pro has some nicer aspects, but most people don’t need them. So if you are like me and just need the camera for basic purposes, like Instagram photos, spending that extra $300 is not worth it. The newest...
‘Tall Girl’ just another cheesy romantic Netflix original movie
Charley Guthartz ’22
October 18, 2019
Netflix original movies about teen romance have a well-established reputation of being boring. So when preparing to watch the new movie, “Tall Girl” I went in with low expectations, but it proved to be even worse than I expected. In the Netflix comedy, the main character, Jodi, is abnormally tall...
‘Ad Astra’ misses star quality, burns out
October 18, 2019
“Ad Astra” is quite possibly the biggest waste of time that I have probably ever seen. The movie is about Roy McBride (Brad Pitt) who is on a mission to Neptune. He is on a search for his father and his father’s crew that went missing in space 30 years prior due to an unidentified power surge...
Hollywood’s Newest Phenomenon Soars: ‘The Art of Racing In The Rain’
Izzy Sareen ’22
October 4, 2019
If you are a dog enthusiast and have been on the edge of your seat for another dog movie to enter the theaters, you’re in luck. 20th Century Fox’s newest production, “The Art of Racing In The Rain,'' will satisfy your hunger for animal films. This movie specifically changes up the pattern of animal...
Post Malone’s “Hollywood’s Bleeding” confirms that he doesn’t belong to a genre
Natasha Taubenheim '22
October 4, 2019
After listening to any of his songs, you would most likely question what type of music you are listening to. Post Malone, an American rapper and songwriter best known for the release of his first album “Stoney,” made it clear that he had no interest in being placed under any music genre. On Sept....
Netflix’s “The Perfect Date” proves to be far from perfect
May 13, 2019
There’s nothing quite like shamefully binging a cheesy romantic comedy. It allows me to escape into the world where the popular jock notices the shy girl, two polar opposites find love and the sun is always shining. Whenever Netflix releases one of these mindlessly-entertaining films, I’m the first...
“Captive State” will make you want to rethink living in Chicago
April 27, 2019
Teddy Dienst '20 Staff Writer
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