by Jack Engelhardt ‘25 The original Gladiator was released in 2000 to overwhelming praise, winning critical accolades, bringing in huge audiences, and accumulating five academy awards, one of which being Best Picture. Gladiator II was given the impossible task of succeeding a fantastic movie 24 years later to audiences who were largely uninterested to begin with. But while it seemed … Read More
by Emma Link ‘27 The new season of Outer Banks came out, and many fans are not happy with the ending. Throughout all of Outer Banks’ seasons, there have been many rough patches in the characters’ journeys and treasure hunts. But nothing has ever affected the fans like the death of one of the main characters in the last scene … Read More
by Nisha Khatri ‘26 After a record-shattering two years, the Eras Tour finally came to an end on December 8 in Vancouver, Canada. Since the tour’s start in Glendale, Arizona in March 2023, Taylor Swift has traveled to five continents and over twenty countries. From the moment the lights dimmed to the final song, fans were taken on an ethereal … Read More
by Laurika Pich ‘27 Fans were launched into Tyler, The Creator’s Chromakopia era on October 16 with a teaser of his track “St. Chroma” on Youtube, along with the album’s cover art. The black and white teaser shows a soldier wearing a mask marching in a desert – presumably Tyler – leading other men in suits into a large shipping … Read More
Figure 8 – Elliot Smith Figure 8 by Elliott Smith was crafted and released in 2000 three years before his death at the age of 34. Among Elliott’s unique gifts were his incredibly creative chord progressions. “Son of Sam” opens the album with an amazing harmony throughout the song. The piano and vocals on “Everything Means Nothing To Me” are … Read More
by Jack Engelhardt ‘25 On the streets of the night exist places that produce cherished shows, bustling with familiar friends and new ones alike. In these tiny clubs, music hungry fans tear off the walls. Up in the skies are huge arenas filled with theatrics and pyrotechnics that promise to provide you with a night you will never forget. With … Read More
by Evelyn San Miguel ‘26 Since its release in theaters on September 27, Dreamworks’ The Wild Robot has become an instant classic among audiences, solidifying its legacy among some of the animation studio’s greatest films. Based on the hit children’s series of the same name by Peter Brown, The Wild Robot is set on an island in the Pacific Ocean … Read More
by Paloma Illanes ‘25 This year, the theater department will put together a production of Mamma Mia!, a musical full of exciting dance numbers, singing, and drama. The storyline is based around the songs of Swedish band ABBA, who was first popular in the 1970s and early 80s for a multitude of hit songs like “Dancing Queen,” “Chiquitita,” and “Waterloo.” … Read More
by Jordan Costolo ‘25 NBC’s Saturday Night Live is a television institution, featuring some of the most talented comedic writers and performers, together with famous guest celebrities and musicians. But six decades ago, SNL was an obscured live show made by a group of twenty-something comedians that executives thought were destined to fail. The movie Saturday Night is a biopic … Read More
by George Awkard ‘25, Audrey Farris ‘25, Matilda Hawkins ‘27 Over the past year, the music industry has experienced a sonic boom of rising female pop stars who have taken the reins of the pop sphere and dominated the charts. Their music has served as a voice for women, promoting the ideals of female empowerment, self-confidence, and independence. These pop … Read More