Category: Film and Television

MTV Video Music Awards 2021

MTV Video Music Awards 2021 Industry Giants and Rising Stars Win Big Olivia Riportella ’25 The 2021 VMAs were back in-person for their 40th anniversary this year with nominee and pop icon Doja Cat making her hosting debut. Featuring performances from Lil Nas X, Justin Bieber, Machine Gun Kelly, Olivia Rodrigo, Kacey Musgraves, Ed Sheeran, […]

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What Is “a Happy Ending to Host Search Drama?”

What Is “a Happy Ending to Host Search Drama?” Jeopardy! Appoints New Hosts Through the End of 2021 Madison Palmieri ’22 Ever since the first iteration of Jeopardy! premiered in 1964, the word has become synonymous with fun, educational, and high-stakes trivia. It also conjures images of longtime host and television icon Alex Trebek. Various […]

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Alanis Morissette’s Bravery and Genuineness

Alanis Morissette’s Bravery and Genuineness The Artist’s Mission to Make Sure Her Truth is Told Grace O’Connor ’22 This past week, Alanis Morissette expressed her disapproval of the documentary Jagged, which was released on Sept. 13, 2021. Jagged follows Morissette’s life from the beginning of her career in her early 20s leading up to the […]

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New Chinese Censorship Targets Television, Musicians

New Chinese Censorship Targets Television, Musicians Modern Attitudes Towards Masculinity Under Attack Grace O’Connor ’22 China’s culture is widely known to value masculinity. This deeply-rooted ideal has been a part of Chinese society for centuries. The country’s officials believe that modern society poses a threat to this aspect of the nation’s tradition. One of China’s […]

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Bachelor in Paradise or Bachelor in Hell?

Bachelor in Paradise or Bachelor in Hell? Controversial Contestants Heat Things Up Nikki Idelson ’22 Now in its seventh season, Bachelor in Paradise is currently in full swing. Although every season of the reality series, like those of the other shows in the Bachelor franchise, includes much drama, this installment has been like no other.  […]

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The Television Shows That Defined the Summer

The Television Shows That Defined the Summer A Look Back at Some of the Season’s Best Programs Madison Palmieri ’22 Summer 2021 was certainly one to remember. As the world opened back up after months of uncertainty owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, people enjoyed being out and about, spending time with friends and loved ones. […]

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Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer Released

Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer Released Teaser Confirms Ties to Other Spider-Man Franchises By Madison Palmieri ’22   After months of anticipation following leaked set photos and rumors regarding plot, casting, and other aspects of the production, the first official trailer for Marvel’s long-awaited upcoming film, Spider-Man: No Way Home, has arrived. The exciting first […]

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Chloe Zhao Wins Best Director for Nomadland

Her Journey from China to Pine Ridge to Hollywood by Grace O’Connor ’22 A&E Staff Chloe Zhao is an impressive Chinese director, screenwriter, and producer who recently earned the Academy Award for Best Directing for the film Nomadland. After growing up in Beijing, Zhao made her way to the Pine Ridge Indian Reserve in South […]

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House of the Dragon Seeks GoT Redemption

George R.R. Martin Returns to Advise the Prequel by Dave Argento ’21 A&E Staff Just three days before the 10-year anniversary of the premiere of the record-breaking series Game of Thrones, HBO officially announced production of the highly anticipated prequel series House of the Dragon. Fans of George R.R. Martin’s high fantasy universe have been […]

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Elliot Page Opens up About the Trans Experience

The Actor Hopes to Use His Voice to Help Others by Nikki Idelson ’22 A&E Staff On April 30, Elliot Page, who is known for his roles in the films Juno and Inception, went on the Oprah Winfrey Show to discuss his journey in coming to terms with his identity as transgender. This interview followed […]

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