‘The Half of It’ isn’t a typical teen movie
Danielle Kessler, Staff Writer
May 6, 2020
Over the years Netflix has built a reputation for producing teen romances and coming-of-age films — some that I love, and some that make me feel a little less than inspired, like Noah Centineo’s entire filmography. Among the new releases for May is “The Half of It,” a refreshing and sweet pe...
Parks and Recreation reunion lifts spirits amongst quarantine
Kirstin Joyce, Staff Writer
May 6, 2020
The original cast of the hit series Parks and Recreation made a special comeback on April 30 to create the first new episode since its last season in 2015. The 30 minute episode featured a unique storyline where the characters are stuck in quarantine. The audience follows the main protagonist Leslie...
“Love Never Dies” is a poor addition to the otherwise celebrated broadway livestreams
Kirstin Joyce, Staff Writer
April 29, 2020
The arts have suffered greatly during the COVID-19 shutdown, but renowned impresario Andrew Lloyd Webber has found a way to bring state-of-the-art performances to the people. Webber is one of the most well-known composers in the world, with works like “School of Rock,” “Jesus Christ Superstar” and...
Fetch the Bolt Cutters is Fiona Apple, untethered
Kati Morris, Staff Writer
April 22, 2020
Singer-songwriter and pianist Fiona Apple released her first album, “Tidal” in 1996 when she was only 19, earning the award for Best New Artist at the 1997 MTV Video Music Awards. After a controversial acceptance speech, in which she referred to the music industry as “bullshit,” Apple made herself the ...
The Strokes can’t revive the ’ 80s
Kati Morris, Staff Writer
April 16, 2020
The late April weekend of Indio, California’s famed music festival was graced with the buzz band of the decade. The Strokes had just released their debut album, “Is This It.” They were set to play Coachella’s main stage on Sunday. Beside bands like Oasis, The Strokes got their first taste o...
Don’t be scared of scary movies
Elijah Ewing, Staff Writer
April 8, 2020
It's midnight, but you’re still wide awake, eyes glued to the screen as eerie music from the movie fills the room. Looking over your shoulder, you have to remind yourself that you’re safe in your home. As the music gets louder, signifying something is about to happen, your sweaty palms grab t...
‘Onward’ is the movie we deserve right now
Danielle Kessler, Staff Writer
April 8, 2020
In light of current events, a lot of recently released movies are becoming available through streaming platforms. It’s during this particularly unmotivated time, that film can become a fun escape where “magic” exists, and that’s exactly what Disney Pixar’s “Onward” intends to teach us. ...
‘Portrait of a Lady on Fire’: a lesbian romance done with love
Danielle Kessler, Staff Writer
April 2, 2020
Of the vast amount of lesbian dramas that have emerged from the last decade, most have been the product of a male director, containing graphic sex scenes that don’t necessarily contribute to the plot, like Abdellatif Kechiche’s “Blue is the Warmest Colour,” for example. Others, however, are ca...
‘Emma.’ is a visually breathtaking adaptation
Danielle Kessler, Staff Writer
March 11, 2020
Jane Austen’s classic novel, “Emma.” gets another readaptation in Director Autumn De Wilde’s visually beautiful version of a classic story of rich, young matchmaker Emma Woodhouse. As far as the story goes, “Emma.” isn’t something under the radar in pop culture. There have been countle...
‘The Invisible Man’ is a true psychological horror film
Danielle Kessler, Staff Writer
March 5, 2020
If anyone has been feeling a little underwhelmed by the latest films in the horror and thriller genre to come out—à la “The Turning”—then I’m here to say that “The Invisible Man” has come to the rescue. Directed by Leigh Whannell, who starred in and co-wrote “Saw” (2004), “The I...
‘P.S. I Still Love You’ is the sequel that hits softly
Danielle Kessler, Staff Writer
February 28, 2020
“To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You,” the sequel to Netflix’s “To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before” (2018), deepens Lara Jean (Lana Condor) and Peter Kavinsky’s (Noah Centineo) relationship, but doesn’t add much else. This time around, Director Michael Fimognari takes the story of th...
Movie Playlist: Leading Ladies You Will Love
Kirstin Joyce, Staff Writer
February 28, 2020
With Women’s History Month right around the corner, it’s a perfect time to grab some friends, make one of those fancy snacks from your Pinterest board and watch some of the best films featuring strong female leads. “Hidden Figures” “Hidden Figures” tells the true story of the amazing wo...
