By Lexi Paidas ’17 Are you a history buff? Movie fanatic? Then go to see “Hail, Caesar!” while it’s still in theaters. “Hail, Caesar!” depicts a day in the life of Eddie Mannix (Josh Brolin), a movie fixer, as he struggles to decide whether or not to quit his job and go work as the manager for an airline. While … Read More
By Tyler Ruth ’16 “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” is a film that is a part of a collection of TV shows, movies and theatrical plays. Monty Python, the British comedy group that stars in these works, are known for their satirical and surreal humor. The comedy that they utilize in their work is very polarizing. In “Monty Python … Read More
By Tyler Ruth ’16 Of all the films in American history, “Casablanca” is arguably the most recognizable by name alone. To many today, the film is known to be one of the greatest masterpieces of film in the last century. The legends and rumors that surround the movie create so much buzz that it would seem almost impossible to actually … Read More
By Milan Polk ’16 Cage The Elephant, best known for their anthemic song “Ain’t No Rest for the Wicked,” released their fourth studio album on December 18. ‘Tell Me I’m Pretty’ retains the varied sound the band is known for, sometimes ranging from sixties rock to modern indie flair. Not to mention the album’s producer was Dan Auerbach from the … Read More
By Morgan Hill and Samantha Schwartz ’16 After 17 years of never matching navy blue with black or polka dots and plaid, we, as lovers of fashion, are here to share our opinions with the students of Sherwood. In each issue of The Warrior, we will choose a different fashion faux pas to critique. This time we tackle the over … Read More
By Meghan Proctor ’16 When people hear the name “Sherlock Holmes,” they might think of the intelligent fictional detective from Arthur Conan Doyle’s stories set during the Victorian era. Others might picture the overly dramatic yet equally intelligent detective from the BBC drama “Sherlock” set in modern times. However, a 90-minute special of said drama combines both periods of the … Read More
By Ryan Deal ’16 “You got room for one more?” This ambiguous question opens Quentin Tarantino’s eighth film, “The Hateful Eight,” a suspenseful, violent and utterly captivating tale of trust, deception and prejudice amidst post-Civil War society. The line, coolly delivered by bounty hunter and former Union Major Marquis Warren, played by the always terrific Samuel L. Jackson, acts to … Read More
By Lexi Paidas ’17 Opening the heavy wooden doors and stepping into Olney’s new Cava Mezze is like walking into another world. The delicious smells and the inviting atmosphere welcome you as you are quickly led to your seat by smiling hostesses. Standing out among the numerous fast food chains that populate the strips malls of central Olney, Cava has … Read More
By Morgan Hill ’16 and Samantha Schwartz ’16 After 17 years of never matching navy blue with black or polka dots and plaid, we, as lovers of fashion, are here to share our opinions with the students of Sherwood. In each issue of The Warrior, we will choose a different fashion faux pas to critique. This time we tackle the … Read More
By Will Van Gelder ’16 While “Spectre” isn’t a great movie, it sure is fun. The 24th film about the British M16 spy is a ferocious, funny, gorgeously produced love letter to the longest-running franchise in film. Bond fanatics will be ecstatic to see all of the references to early movies in the series that began in 1962 with “Dr. … Read More