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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]