Category: Film and Television

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 […]

Sara Conway

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 […]

Sara Conway

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 […]

Sara Conway

David Beckham Returns the Favor of Football

Helps Local Communities in England Save Our Squad by Liam O’Hara ’21 A&E Staff David Beckham is a famous former soccer player from Leytonstone in East London, England. He was captain for the England National team and played for other clubs, including Manchester United and Real Madrid. He also played in the MLS for L.A. […]

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Buzz Builds Around Bridgerton Season Two

Fans Speculate About the Future of the Hit Netflix Show by Grace O’Connor ’22 A&E Staff The show Bridgerton became an instant hit when it was released to the public on Dec. 25, 2020. Bridgerton takes place in London in the early 19th century, narrated by an unseen gossip hound called Lady Whistledown. This show […]

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In Memoriam: Paul Ritter (1966-2021)

Legendary Film, Television, Theatre Actor Passes Away at 54   by Grace O’Connor ’22 A&E Staff Paul Ritter, a Tony-nominated actor in theatre, passed away from a brain tumor on April 5 at 54 years old. Ritter’s agent stated in Mirror, “It is with great sadness we can confirm that Paul Ritter passed away last […]

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Oscars 2021 Preview: History in the Making

All Eyes on Riz Ahmed, Anthony Hopkins, Female Directors  by Liam O’Hara ’21 A&E Staff On April 25, the 93rd Academy Awards (The Oscars) will be honoring the best films of 2020 and 2021. These awards not only recognize the actors, actresses, and directors of films, but also a film’s music, screenplay, and visual effects. […]

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Netflix’s New Documentary, Operation Varsity Blues

Exposing the Perverted College Admissions Scandal by Dave Argento ’21 A&E Staff Providence students are not likely to hold fond memories surrounding the standardized testing and application process that haunts most high school juniors in the United States. Beyond the pressures of future career prospects and connections being influenced by colleges attended, parental expectations have […]

Sara Conway

Sexist Comment Wracks Ginny and Georgia

Taylor Swift Calls out Popular Netflix Show by Nikki Idelson ’22 A&E Staff For anyone who has been on Netflix recently, the new television show Ginny and Georgia has been all the rage. It was released on Netflix on Feb. 24, and fans have been dying for a second season ever since. The show centers […]

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Nickelodeon Announces Creation of Avatar Studios,

Production of New Avatar Content by Original Creators  by Dave Argento ’21 A&E Staff After 16 years since the premiere of Avatar: The Last Airbender, and six years since the finale of The Legend of Korra, Nickelodeon’s February 2021 announcement of Avatar Studios has reinvigorated excitement surrounding what content the highly popular animated world will […]

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