Reviewed: Aquaman
February 20, 2019
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
If Aquaman is supposed to be an example of DC movie making at its best, then it is no wonder that the DC Universe is completely dwarfed by Marvel. This movie is a two and half hour mess with both a plot structure that is flimsier than a three-year-old’s Lego creation and writing that is no more adva...
Reviewed: The Mule
February 20, 2019
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
The Mule tells the remarkable story of Earl Stone (Clint Eastwood), an eighty year old drug mule. The film is based on the life of Leo Sharp, a World War Two (Korean War in the film) veteran who tends daylilies in his old age. Stone is distant from his family, his passion being his daylilies. He even mi...
Reviewed: Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
Hadley Kauvar ’19, Writer
December 7, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
Watching a dumpster fire, you often get to see amazing visuals, but it is not an altogether pleasant experience. This was true for me while watching Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. The second installment in the five-part Harry Potter prequel series boasts nonsensical dialogue and an incom...
Roma: A Meticulous and Meditative Study
Isaac Merkin ’19, Writer
December 7, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
Director Alfonso Cuarón’s most recent films, specifically Children of Men and Gravity, can be best described as intense. Each movie, whether focusing on apocalyptic scenarios in the case of the former or being stranded in space in the case of the latter, keeps the viewer glued to the screen. Roma, t...
Reviewed: A Star is Born
November 21, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
A Star Is Born is this month’s hit movie. The fourth iteration of a 1937 film, it retells the story of a famous musician who falls in love with his protege while simultaneously fighting demons of his own. Here, those roles are filled by famous country singer, Jackson Maine (Bradley Cooper), who by h...
Reviewed: Free Solo
Harry Shams ’19, Co-Editor-In-Chief
November 21, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
When contemplating great athletic achievements, a few things immediately come to mind: Hillary and Norgay’s ascent of Mount Everest, Michael Phelps’ 23 Olympic gold medals, Jesse Owens’ shattering of three world records in just one hour, and Serena Williams’ 23 Grand Slam singles titles. Each...
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway
September 16, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
On July 31, 2016, Harry’s birthday, the script of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child was released, exciting Harry Potter fans worldwide. Cursed Child release parties drew fans to bookstores to receive their copies at midnight, the first possible opportunity to get their hands on the new addition to of...
Incredibles 2: Review
Hadley Kauvar ’19, Harry Shams ’19
September 15, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
Released on June 15, Incredibles 2 sent shockwaves of nostalgia throughout the country. Bringing back the comedy and excitement of the original while managing to introduce new ideas and characters, Incredibles 2 is a perfect example of a sequel done right. The movie picks up where The Incredibles left...
A New Way to See the Sea
September 15, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment
The National Geographic exhibit titled Encounter: Ocean Odyssey utilizes high definition technology to present an immersive experience, showcasing sea creatures of the ocean and discussing ways in which we can aid their survival. Additionally, proceeds from this exhibit fund marine research and environ...
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