by Liam Trump ‘24 After two years of absence, the Sherwood Film Festival is back to showcase student filmmakers. Literature as Film and English teacher Christiane Lock along with Film Club officers will be organizing the festival, which will take place in the media center during lunch on Thursday, April 21 to coincide with the art show. Unlike in years … Read More
by Liam Trump ‘24 Following up his soft reboot of 2016’s Suicide Squad, James Gunn’s Peacemaker offers a refreshing look into heroism. The show, streaming exclusively on HBO Max, takes place directly after the events of The Suicide Squad, where the titular main character Peacemaker (John Cena) gets recruited once again by the U.S. government to hunt down ‘butterflys,’ a … Read More
by Liam Trump ’24 Working as a solo director for the first time since 2003, director Joel Coen proves he can manage without his frequent collaborator/brother Ethan Coen with The Tragedy of Macbeth. Tapping into the classic tale of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth, Coen spins together a beautifully presented tale full of betrayal and vengeance. Taking place in 11th century Scotland, … Read More
by Liam Trump ‘24 After the disaster that was 2016’s Ghostbusters, Jason Reitman, the son of the original film’s director, is ready to bring the franchise back to its roots. Taking place 37 years after the events of Ghostbusters (1984), Ghostbusters: Afterlife follows Trevor (played by Finn Wolfhard) and Phoebe (played by Mckenna Grace) as they move into their recently … Read More
HUMOR DISCLAIMER: This article is intended as satire and uses the tools of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule in the context of contemporary politics, current trends, recent school events, and other topical issues. by Liam Trump ‘24 Let’s look at their stats: 1,300 lbs., nearing the 10 ft. mark when standing on their hind legs. Their sheer strength allows them … Read More
by Liam Trump ’24 After a nearly eight year-long hiatus from live action films, director Wes Anderson is back with The French Dispatch. Starring the likes of Bill Murray, Tilda Swinton, Owen Wilson, Timothée Chalamet, and many more, Anderson weaves together an anthology that only he could dream up. Chronicling the final days of the fictional Ennui-sur-Blasé based newspaper called … Read More
HUMOR DISCLAIMER: This article is intended as satire and uses the tools of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule in the context of contemporary politics, current trends, recent school events, and other topical issues. by Liam Trump ’24 It is no secret that Disney is the best company making movies today, but are they really doing enough when it comes to … Read More
by Liam Trump ‘24 In recent years, Soundcloud rappers have become a staple of the Sherwood community. Soundcloud, the popular music sharing website, has garnered popularity amongst teens as the definitive way of uploading songs in the rap sub-genre. Heavily influenced by artists like Jimi Hendrix, Young Thug, and Bob Marley, sophomore Alex Lanning took on the challenge of posting his … Read More