by Emily Siansky ’22 Former first lady of the United States Michelle Obama released a documentary with Netflix on May 6 following stops on her book tour for her memoir, “Becoming.” The memoir recounts her experiences growing up in Chicago, going to college, married life, campaigning, and of course her time in the White House. The documentary, also titled “Becoming,” … Read More
by Reade Fenner ’22 “Dangerous Lies,” a Netflix thriller released on April 30 provides a means of entertainment for an hour or so but could hardly be called captivating from beginning to end. With a tedious exposition, “Dangerous Lies” fails to grab the audience’s attention until the latter half of the movie. However, once the action picks up, the film … Read More
by Selene Ashewood ’22 The Netflix show “Never Have I Ever” that came out just last week is the coming of age comedy teenagers need to feel more normal in these unusual times. The show follows Devi Vishwakumar, an Indian American who recently lost her dad to a heart attack. After his passing, her legs unexplainably stopped working for three … Read More
by Devon Goldstein ’21 Being stuck in the house during quarantine can become very boring after a long period of time, but watching movies is a great way to pass time and relive moments from our childhood. Here are some of my favorite throwback movies to watch at home during quarantine. High School Musical movies: The first of the High … Read More
by Reade Fenner ’22 “Dangerous Lies,” a Netflix thriller released on April 30 provides a means of entertainment for an hour or so but could hardly be called captivating from beginning to end. With a tedious exposition, “Dangerous Lies” fails to grab the audience’s attention until the latter half of the movie. However, once the action picks up, the film … Read More
by Emory Gun ’22 Due to the unprecedented coronavirus crisis, many celebrities, channels, and shows have shifted in how they entertain the quarantined public. The most recent two episodes of the beloved “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) is an interesting case in point. The first episode started with a clever twist, the whole cast congregating on Zoom. Instead of the usual, … Read More
by Devon Goldstein ’21 During these rough times in the world, people are coming together to bring happiness and comfort to others. The Actors Fund has been making a big impact on many lives by continuing to share the joy and awareness. The Actors Fund is a national organization that serves professionals in film, theater, television, music, opera, and dance. … Read More
by Marissa Harris ’22 Disney World is a magical place where movies that you watch on the big screen come to real life. “Toy Story,” “The Princess and the Frog,” “Cinderella,” and “The Pirates of the Carribean” are four of over 200 movies that have been watched by billions for decades. Disney is not just a movie company, it is … Read More
by Tori Newby and Emily Siansky ’22 The Jonas Brothers, the shaggy-haired boy band from the 2000s, surprised their fans last year with the release of their first album since their breakup in 2013. That album, titled “Happiness Begins,” allowed the brothers to reconnect with each other and with their fans, after many years of solo careers and time spent … Read More
by Graham Skinker ’21 With all the craziness going on in the world recently, Netflix’s newest original provides a good distraction for viewers. That is if you enjoy movies with nonstop action and gunfighting. “Extraction” tells the story of a war-hardened mercenary whose mission turns into a gripping, soul-searching race to survive when he’s hired to rescue a drug lord’s … Read More