by: Colin Horan ‘21 Each year as the Super Bowl approaches, viewers across the country prepare for Super Bowl Sunday’s greatest spectacle- the commercials. Football’s fans are graced by companies going all-out, spending millions on 30 seconds to entertain the 100 million who turned into the big game. Commercials often go at viewer’s emotions, like with Budweiser’s infamous “Puppy Love” … Read More
by Martholdy Pierre-Canel ‘21 It is extremely likely that you have heard the name “Dirtyy Eli” in the hallways of Sherwood. Junior Elijah Williams has been gaining fame throughout the school since freshman year by producing trap music for his fans. Coined by Williams himself, he encourages students to join the “AllButt Nation” of people he identifies as fans and … Read More
by Conall Sahler ‘20 Like the aim of a stormtrooper, “Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker” is clumsy yet oddly charming. “The Rise of Skywalker” is the culmination of 42 years, 11 films and four television shows. Does this concluding chapter properly end this beloved series? Kind of. “The Rise of Skywalker” has a lot to wrap up … Read More
by Jack Miller ‘21 Prolific actor and comedian Adam Sandler takes a break from the typical slapstick schlock he’s become known for in recent years to deliver a sledgehammer performance in “Uncut Gems,” the electrifying new crime thriller by Josh and Benny Safdie. He plays Howie Ratner, a sleazy diamond district jeweler that makes a series of high-stakes bets in … Read More
by Sarah Nove ‘20 While promoting his latest project, comedian John Mulaney emphasized his lack of musical ability, as well as his disinterest in having kids. Despite that, his new Netflix special, “John Mulaney & the Sack Lunch Bunch” (JMTSLB), is a children’s musical comedy. In it, Mulaney and a group of kids ages 8-13, dubbed the “Sack Lunch Bunch,” … Read More
by Sydney Henry ‘20 Director Jon Favreau’s newest project, “The Mandalorian,” is an original “Star Wars” series made for Disney’s new streaming service, Disney Plus. Favreau expands the “Star Wars” universe through an eight-episode story that follows a lone bounty hunter as he makes his way through the galaxy. Although the series was originally intended to follow this bounty hunter, … Read More
by Jack Miller ‘21 Greta Gerwig’s “Little Women” is full of love. Every frame is bursting with warmth—the passion and care poured into it can be felt during every second, even the most fleeting of moments. Whereas other films so joyous might feel corny, “Little Women” feels genuine—because that’s exactly what it is. Gerwig’s sophomore effort is based off Lousia … Read More
by Sabina Jafri ‘20 Olney Theatre Center’s (delightful) holiday production, “Singin’ in the Rain,” runs until January 5. But with the crowds it’s pulling in, it’ll probably be extended: this glorious cast will dance their way into mid-January, giving students even more time to take advantage of a golden opportunity. Though it hasn’t been advertised much in recent years, this … Read More
by Jack Miller ’21 “Marriage Story,” the new Netflix dramedy from acclaimed filmmaker Noah Baumbach, explores the ins and outs of the divorce system through the lens of Nicole (Scarlett Johannson) and Charlie (Adam Driver), a New York showbiz couple that engage in a grueling coast-to-coast divorce that pushes the two to their personal extremes. As their seedy attorneys battle … Read More
by Alex Cohen ’20 In 2017, “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” rebooted the 1995 classic starring Robin Williams and racked in $962 million globally and $404.5 million domestically. It was the fifth biggest movie in the world and the fourth biggest movie in North America that year. With such great success, it was only a matter of time before Sony … Read More