by Selene Ashewood 22’ Something criminally underreported in Superbowl sunday’s coverage is the halftime-show budget, or the disregard for said budget. The chosen performer, The Weeknd, made up for lost concerts with a grand-scale show using every inch of the field in a ten-minute medley. He wedged a generational divide between older and younger watchers, with many teens and twenty-year … Read More
by Naomi Bang ‘23 American companies, and set and filmed in the United States—yet Hollywood recognizes it as a foreign film. Due to a long-standing rule from the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), Lee Isaac Chung’s “Minari” is ineligible for major Golden Globe nominations. According to HFPA regulations, films that consist of at least 51 percent non-English dialogue are counted … Read More
by Lizzy Hermosilla 23’ Madeline Miller’s “Circe” is a page-turning novel that is a great example of a contemporary work that should take the place of worn-out “classics” that overwhelm high school curriculums across the country. Trudging through Grecian epics like “The Odyssey” is an absolute chore for many students, even the ones who enjoy reading. Not only is “The … Read More
by Paige Werden ‘21 As social media continues to flourish in today’s society, rumors spread fast about celebrities and online influencers creating the phenomenon known as ‘cancel culture.’ Dominating all other social media platforms, Tik Tok and Twitter bring this occurrence to the next level. With Covid-19 fueling many debates on freedom of speech and the severity of the coronavirus, … Read More
by Dylan Friedman ‘21 When it comes to the movies, DC has had it rough over the years. “Green Lantern” was awful, “Suicide Squad” was a trainwreck, and “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” was insufferable. This is not to say that most Marvel movies don’t have their own problems. Most are mediocre to downright terrible, with only a handful … Read More
by Jackson Hongtong ‘21 In a spinoff series nearly 30 years in the making, “Cobra Kai” follows the adult life of Johnny Lawerence (William Zabka) and Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio), two karate rivals from the 1980’s “Karate Kid” trilogy, while introducing a whole new generation of kids and karate. The series shows the aftermath of the all-valley tournament dating back … Read More
by Selene Ashewood ’22 “Everybody could stand to act a little nicer.” That sentiment feels naive and even obsolete in today’s political climate. But CNN’s new release, “Jimmy Carter: Rock and Roll President,” displays the prevailing good nature of people even in an era bookended by wrath. The documentary shined a light on some of the honorable history of our … Read More
by Hannah Lee ’21 It’s a tough question to tackle: what makes an artist great? Of course every musician impacts their listeners in one way or the other, but it’s the few which come along and redefine the sound and rules of their genre. A pioneering force in the underground rap world, an inspiration to endless artists, a dedicated husband … Read More
by Selene Ashewood 22’ Within the politically eventful 31 days of this month, a colorful and high-heeled hero of television reveals itself, flying in on New Year’s Day. RuPaul’s “Drag Race” is in season 13 with episodes every Friday at 9 p.m. pm. Controversially, the reality show chose to kick off the year’s first episode with an unnecessary twist. Instead … Read More
by Brenna Henderson ‘21 CD Projekt, a Polish video game developer and publisher, announced they were creating Cyberpunk 2077 eight years ago. Expectations for its release were high due to teasers, showing impressive gameplay, and the company’s success with The Witcher 3. Cyberpunk 2077 even won eleven awards from 2018-2020 before its launch, including Most Anticipated Game and Best PC … Read More