‘All the Bright Places’ creates a compelling journey for teens
Lyah Muktavaram ’22
April 21, 2020
Suicide, death, heartbreak are all themes that I usually avoid when watching a movie. However, I found myself quickly addicted to Netflix’s “All the Bright Places.” Based on the young adult fiction novel by Jennifer Niven, “All the Bright Places” takes a powerful approach to mature themes,...
‘Let It Snow’ kicks off holiday season right
Shira Zeiberg ’22
December 16, 2019
Ditch the pumpkins and go grab your hot chocolate as holiday movies commence. On Nov. 8, “Let it Snow” was released on Netflix and gave us another romantic holiday miracle movie. The movie is directed by Luke Snellin and is based in a snowy town on a festive Christmas Eve bringing many together to...
“Knives Out” leaves audiences wanting more
Jack Lev '20
December 16, 2019
The film “Knives Out,” directed by Rian Johnson, is an exceptionally entertaining movie that keeps the audience engaged and wondering what’s coming next. Through an ideal combination of comedy, suspense and trickery, this motion picture never fails to keep the audience on the edge of their seat....
‘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...
Travis Scott thanks fans through new documentary
Rebecca Kanfer ’21
September 16, 2019
Flashing lights, screaming fans, and crowds of people anxiously wait for Travis Scott to light up the arena. Travis scott, a renowned performer and arguably one of the most famous artists of our generation, steps off this flashing stage and onto the big screen, with his new documentary, “Look Mom I...
“Booksmart” refreshes, expands coming-of-age genre
June 11, 2019
Once you’ve watched enough coming-of-age comedies, the expectations of the genre are clear. Take a couple of loveable misfit best friends. Give them a high stakes goal, usually based on alcohol or sex, and throw them out of their comfort zones and into a house party. Add in a couple of eye-candy love...
The Last Summer offers insight to challenges before college
Chelsea Fox ’19 and Amanda Kaplowitz ’19
May 17, 2019
“Avengers: Endgame” Lives up to the Hype
May 13, 2019
Fans of Marvel have surely heard about the film released on April 26, “Avengers: Endgame.” The film had viewers attached from the start, and it never let up.
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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Claire Redmer '21, Editor-in-Chief
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont issued an executive order closing public schools on March 15, beginning an unprecedented time of completely online schooling. While this se...
Restaurants open socially distanced seating areas for Westporters
June 4, 2020
Reopening school in fall risky, should not be done
June 3, 2020
Reopening economy will save more lives than national lockdown
June 3, 2020
Connecticut reopening brings both worry and excitement
May 28, 2020
Lamont announces barbershops, hair salons delayed until June
May 28, 2020
