Category: Film and Television

Keeping up and Catching up

Keeping up and Catching up The Kardashians Couldn’t Stay Away From Reality TV Talia Rueda ’23 The “first family of reality television,” the Kardashians, is back and better than ever. After a leave of absence that gave the family a much-needed break from being surrounded by cameras for 15 years, they are returning to the […]

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Dearest Readers, Bridgerton Has Returned

Dearest Readers, Bridgerton Has Returned A Review of the Hit Period Drama’s Second Season Caitlin Ariel ’24 After it was announced in April 2021 that the Duke of Hastings (played by Regé-Jean Page) would not be returning for the highly anticipated second season of Netflix’s hit period drama Bridgerton, fans were left puzzled for nearly […]

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An Inappropriate View on The View

An Inappropriate View on The View Whoopi Goldberg Suspended from Talk Show Nikki Idelson ’22 Popular talk show host Whoopi Goldberg was recently suspended from the television program The View for making controversial claims. As IMDB explains, The View centers on “five women with very different outlooks on politics” who discuss “current events discuss these […]

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Film Review: jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy

Film Review: jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy An Intimate Look at Kanye West’s Life and Career Talia Rueda ’23 Fans of Kanye West can now catch a glimpse into the saga of the artist’s battles and brilliance that have unfolded over the course of his 20-year career thanks to West’s longtime friend, filmmaker Coodie Simmons. Although […]

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Euphoria Season 2 Recap

Euphoria Season 2 Recap Zendaya and Company Shock Viewers Once Again Caitlin Ariel ’24 After the finale of Euphoria’s jaw-dropping first season in 2019, fans had to wait an agonizing two and a half years for its sophomore season, which aired on Jan. 9. Indeed, with the pandemic delaying the filming of season two, it […]

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A Superb Super Bowl Halftime Show

A Superb Super Bowl Halftime Show Hip-Hop Artists Deliver a Historic Performance Olivia Riportella ’25 The Super Bowl LVI halftime show could quite possibly go down as the greatest halftime show of all time. With electrifying performances from superstars Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Mary J. Blige, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, and a surprise appearance from 50 […]

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Hit Movie Warns What Happens If We Don’t Look Up

Hit Movie Warns What Happens If We Don’t Look Up  The Shocking, Star-Studded Dark Comedy Taking the Internet by Storm Caitlin Ariel ’24  On Christmas Day, as the suspense of gift-giving and stuffing one’s face with cookies winds down and exhaustion sinks in, it is a typical family tradition to end the day with a […]

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“What Is ‘A Record-Setting Feat’?”

“What Is ‘A Record-Setting Feat’?” A Look at Amy Schneider’s Jeopardy! Success Claudia Fennell ’24 Voted most likely to compete on Jeopardy! in the eighth grade by her classmates, Amy Schneider, a 43-year-old from Dayton, OH, amassed a 40-game winning streak during her recent appearances on Jeopardy!. She won her first game on the episode […]

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The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window

The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window A Delightful Parody of the Female Psychological Thriller Genre Grace Whitman ’22 Everyone has seen the “Let’s Hide Behind the Chainsaws” Geico commercial mocking the fact that people in horror movies often make poor decisions which result in their deaths. Netflix’s […]

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The 2022 Oscar Nominations

The 2022 Oscar Nominations A Look at the Most Notable Nominees and Snubs Olivia Riportella ’25 The nominations for the 2022 Oscars have officially been announced in anticipation of the Academy Awards’ 94th annual ceremony. This exciting list includes names and films from a wide range of genres. Set to take place on March 27, […]

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