Category: Film and Television

Film Review: House of Gucci

Film Review: House of Gucci Lady Gaga Brings Infamous Saga to Life Kate Picone ’22 After months of anticipation, the thrilling film House of Gucci was released in theaters on Nov. 24. The movie stars Lady Gaga as Patrizia Reggiani, the ex-wife of Maurizio Gucci, played by Adam Driver. Based on the 2001 book, The […]

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TV Preview: Euphoria

TV Preview: Euphoria The Hit Show Will Soon Return for a Much-Anticipated Second Season Nikki Idelson ’22 The Euphoria season two trailer is finally here and, from the looks of it, the new season of the hit show will be even more dramatic and action-filled than the first one. For those unfamiliar with Euphoria, it […]

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Film Review: 14 Peaks

Film Review: 14 Peaks The Possibility of the Impossible Grace O’Connor ’22 The Netflix documentary 14 Peaks explores courageous mountaineer Nirmal Purja’s journey as he climbs the 14 highest peaks in the world in the span of seven months. The previous record for the amount of time taken to climb all of these mountains was […]

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Taylor Swift Releases Her First Short Film

Taylor Swift Releases Her First Short Film Adapting Her Most Emotional Song to the Screen Riley Coyne ’24 The short film, All Too Well, premiered on Friday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. Directed by Taylor Swift, it features Dylan O’Brien and Sadie Sink as the two main characters. These actors have a large age gap, […]

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Maid Shines a Light on Domestic Violence

Maid Shines a Light on Domestic Violence The Netflix Drama’s Authenticity and Hopeful Message Talia Rueda ’23 Maid was released on Netflix on Oct. 1 and has since claimed its place on Netflix’s “Top 10 in the US” list. While the show offers a multitude of heartwarming moments between protagonist Alex and her 3-year-old daughter, […]

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In Memoriam: James Michael Tyler

In Memoriam: James Michael Tyler Remembering the Iconic Friends Actor Nikki Idelson ’22 James Michael Tyler, the actor well-known for his role as Gunther on the television show Friends, died on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, at the age of 59. According to The New York Times, “the cause [of his death] was prostate cancer, which […]

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Film Preview: Dune

Film Preview: Dune The Anticipated Film’s Release Kate Picone ’22 After much anticipation, the sci-fi epic Dune starring Zendaya, Timotheé Chalamet, and Jason Momoa debuted on Oct. 22, 2021 on HBO Max. The film has gained much attention because of its notable cast and the intriguing themes of its source material.  Dune was adapted from […]

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Marvel Cinematic Universe Series Asks “What If?”

Marvel Cinematic Universe Series Asks “What If?” Features Alternate Versions of Characters, Events From the Mega-Franchise Madison Palmieri ’22 Die-hard fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe are no strangers to discussions of “what if” an event in the franchise had turned out a different way. From those who question why Tony Stark had to die […]

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Yet Another Breakup Rocks Bachelor Nation

Yet Another Breakup Rocks Bachelor Nation Does the Bachelor Franchise Live Up to Its Premise? Grace O’Connor ’22 The Bachelor franchise consists of a beloved set of shows based on the premise of bringing together a couple that will live happily ever after—or does it? On the most recent season of The Bachelorette, lead Katie […]

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The Life of a Suburban Serial Killer

The Life of a Suburban Serial Killer You Season Three Offers Entertainment and Horror Claudia Fennell ’24 When the first season of the popular television show You began streaming on Netflix in 2018, over 40 million people watched its ten episodes in suspense. The plot followed protagonist Joe Goldberg, a bookstore manager in New York […]

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