Getting through Quarantine with TV by Grace O’Connor ’22 A&E Staff Being stuck in quarantine offered ample opportunity to watch new and exciting shows. On July 31, Netflix released the second season of The Umbrella Academy, an intriguing show that explores a dysfunctional family with superpowers. The show is an adaptation of the comic book […]
by Patrick Fuller ’21 A&E Co-Editor After the unexpected death of Chadwick Boseman on August 28, 2020 at the age of 43, many celebrities testified to his unparalleled contributions to film. Jada Pinkett Smith tweeted, “Rest in Love Chadwick.” Jordan Peele, Academy Award winner and cinema revolutionary in his own right, captured the sorrow of […]
Matt Reeves to Take Viewers back to Batman’s Dark Beginning by Daniel O’Neill ’21 A&E Staff In one of the most anticipated films of next year, Robert Pattinson will star in The Batman, DC Comics’ latest movie. The film is directed by Matt Reeves, and the main antagonist will be played by Colin Farrell in […]
Critics Worry about Historical Accuracy of the Portrayal by: Julia Vaccarella ’20 A&E Staff One of Amazon Prime Video’s newest original shows Hunters has been the source of much debate since its release on Feb. 21. Associated with big names such as Al Pacino and Logan Lerman and backed by Jordan Peele’s production company, the […]
Fans Rejoice over Much Anticipated Return by: Madison Palmieri ’22 A&E Staff As the hit sitcom Friends experiences a resurgence in popularity thanks to the rise of streaming services such as Netflix, one question consistently plagues the mind of its fans: will the show ever have a reunion? In an era of reboots and remakes […]
An Important Step in Disarming Hollywood’s Predators by: Daniel O’Neill ’21 A&E Staff In recent years, it has come to light that the entertainment industry, particularly Hollywood, is riddled with sexual assault and abuse. Since the #MeToo movement emerged, popular figures such as Kevin Spacey, Sylvester Stallone, Jamie Foxx, and many others have been accused […]
by Brenna O’Leary ’20 A&E Staff Which president was the fattest? Which president had an animal skull knick-knack? Have you ever wanted to learn about strange and interesting facts about the United States’ 45 presidents? If so, the President’s Day Trivia hosted this past week by PC Democrats was the place for you. Held in […]
TATBILB Sequel Excites and Disappoints by Madison Palmieri ’22 A&E Staff The much-anticipated sequel to Netflix’s 2018 hit film To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before premiered on the streaming service on Feb. 12 to positive reviews, earning a 6.1 out of 10 rating on IMDb and 72 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. The first film follows […]
Bong Joon-ho Directs Thrilling Masterpiece by Julia Vaccarella ’20 A&E Staff Since the release of Parasite last year, the acclaimed South Korean film has reached a widespread audience. Locally, the Avon Theater on Thayer Street has been offering patrons the opportunity to view the movie for several months. On a much larger scale, Parasite has […]
Eminem Takes His Opportunity while Parasite Makes History by Anne DeLello ’20 A&E Staff While the Super Bowl is the premiere event in sports, this past Sunday the entertainment industry had a super bowl of its own: the Oscars. A list of top tier actors, actresses, and crew members were nominated to win coveted Oscars. Not […]