Category: Film and Television

Film Set Shooting Takes the Life of Cinematographer

Film Set Shooting Takes the Life of Cinematographer What Is and Is Not Yet Known About the Tragic Incident  Madison Palmieri ’22 On Thursday, Oct. 21, a horrific incident sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry and the nation as a whole, sparking conversation about the dangers of the use of real weapons for filming purposes. […]

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Something Wicked This Way Comes

Something Wicked This Way Comes Hocus Pocus 2 Begins Filming in Rhode Island Olivia Riportella ’25 Get ready, Friartown, because spooky season is here. While Rhode Island always offers a number of eerie festivities to get people in the Halloween spirit, this year brings a unique way for locals to get in the spooky mood: […]

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A Touching Tribute to Princess Diana

A Touching Tribute to Princess Diana Kristen Stewart Set to Bring the Beloved Icon to Life in Spencer By Kate Picone ’23 The new Princess Diana movie, Spencer, comes to theaters Nov. 5, 2021 and is expected to take the box office by storm. Princess Diana has influenced the United States and British society in […]

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Remembering Ruthie Tompson

Remembering Ruthie Tompson The Pioneering Animator’s Legacy Lives On By Grace O’Connor ’22 Animator Ruthie Tompson’s contributions to Disney did not go unnoticed over the course of her lifetime, and will continue to be honored after her passing. Through her work on films from Snow White to The Rescuers, she proved herself to be a […]

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Squid Game: It Has Nothing To Do With the Sea Creature

Squid Game: It Has Nothing To Do With the Sea Creature Viral Netflix Show Leaves Viewers Shocked and Wanting More By Riley Coyne ’24 Claiming the number one spot in the Top 10 Today section on Netflix for nearly a week, Squid Game is all people can talk about right now. Since the premiere of […]

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Another Documentary, Another Major Milestone

Another Documentary, Another Major Milestone Controlling Britney Spears Released as Court Makes Decision on Conservatorship Nikki Idelson ’22 The New York Times’ new documentary, Controlling Britney Spears, offers new insight into the oppressive conservatorship singer Britney Spears has been placed under for over a decade.  What is a conservatorship? According to the BBC, a conservatorship […]

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American Horror Story Returns with “Double Feature”

American Horror Story Returns with “Double Feature” Hit Show Promises To Scare Viewers in More Ways Than One Olivia Riportella ’25 It has been two years since the hit series American Horror Story brought a new tale to the small screen. The much anticipated 10th season finally premiered earlier this year on Aug. 25 on […]

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LEGO Partners with Queer Eye

LEGO Partners with Queer Eye Toymaker to Create Figures and Set Inspired by the Hit TV Show Nikki Idelson ’22 The famous toy company LEGO is making LGBTQ+ history: on Sept. 14, they announced that they will be collaborating with the cast of the hit American television show, Queer Eye.  For those who are unfamiliar […]

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Looking Back: 10 Years of New Girl

Looking Back: 10 Years of New Girl The Hit Show’s Enduring Popularity and Relevance Madison Palmieri ’22 Ten years ago this month, New Girl premiered on Fox. At the time, little did the cast and viewers alike know that the show would become a cultural phenomenon, span seven seasons, earn countless award nominations and wins, […]

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Recap: The 2021 Emmy Awards

Recap: The 2021 Emmy Awards Popular Programs Win Big in a History-Making Night Olivia Riportella ’25 The 2021 Emmy Awards were back in person for their 73rd anniversary this year, with fan favorites like The Crown, The Queen’s Gambit, and Ted Lasso winning big. The night was hosted by stand-up comedian Cedric the Entertainer, star […]

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