‘Animal Farm’ cast soon will take one act competition by storm
Taylor Lee, Distrubution Reporter
February 6, 2019
Filed under Arts, Local Arts, Photo Slide Shows, Student Life
Last year’s One Act team performed “Scenes from Metamorphoses” and, for the first time in history, went to the Minnesota State High School League [MSHSL] State One Act competition. However, they did not Star at the competition, which is similar to receiving a trophy in sport competitions. The team ...
Ellen’s stand-up ‘Relatable’ premiers on Netflix
Soren Danelius, Layout Editor
January 17, 2019
Filed under Arts, Podcasts, TV, TV & Film Reviews
Ellen Degeneres, the laugh out loud day-time show host of "The Ellen Show" recently released her first stand-up comedy show in 15 years. The show "Relatable" a Netflix exclusive, was released on Dec. 18, 2018. Degeneres's last stand up "Here and Now" aired in June of 2003 on HBO. When DeGeneres ...
‘On the Basis of Sex’ inspires a new generation
Grace Silbernick, Layout Editor
December 31, 2018
Filed under TV & Film Reviews
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg inspires a new generation with the film “On The Basis Of Sex”. Set in the 1970s, at a time when discrimination on the basis of sex was legal, Ginsburg fights to change the law. The film premieres in a limited release Dec. 25 in line with Justice Ginsburg’s 25th anniversary serv...
‘Mary Poppins Returns’ with several heaping spoonfuls of nostalgia
Hannah Sween, Print Editor-in-Chief
December 29, 2018
Filed under TV & Film Reviews
A star-studded cast meets a storyline dripping with nostalgia, "Mary Poppins Returns" has several spoonfuls of adorable parallels and quirky characters. Those expecting a cinematic masterpiece to push their intellectual, artistic minds will be severely disappointed by the film, but those who love so...
‘Aquaman’ swims into theaters
Nathaniel Willius, Distribution Reporter
December 29, 2018
Filed under TV & Film Reviews
When I went to see Aquaman, I did not expect to enjoy the film, but what I saw took me by surprise. While the movie has a few flaws, it is a film many can enjoy. Aquaman is a superhero action movie that takes place in the DC film universe where Aquaman (Jason Momoa) is told by Mera (Amber Heard) tha...
Netflix’s ‘Bird Box’ chilling message
Paige Speedling, Distribution Reporter
December 23, 2018
Filed under Book Reviews, TV & Film Reviews
Netflix's newly released movie, "Bird Box" came out Dec 13. The movie starring Sandra Bullock set a record for Netflix at 45 million views in the first week, and the movie has only gained in popularity. The movie is based on a deadly force that infects people and makes them kill themselves. Nobody...
Illumination Studios makes a new ‘Grinch’ movie
Linda Hill, Podcast Reporter
December 23, 2018
Filed under TV & Film Reviews
You may remember the classic The Grinch movie that you probably watched around Christmas time every year. On Nov. 9 there was a new and updated version that was released in theaters all over the world. This new classic remake was done by Illumination Studios in Santa Monica, CA. Illumination Studios decided ...
‘Thank U, Next’ by Ariana Grande promotes self love
Julia Bennett, Busines Editor
December 17, 2018
Filed under Political Opinion, TV & Film Reviews
Ariana Grande’s new hit song, Thank U, Next, got her to the number one slot of the Top 100 Billboard Charts for the first time in her career. Celebrities everywhere are applauding her for releasing this song promoting self-love, confidence and girl power. Teenage girls around the world are going to so...
Cooks of Crocus Hill welcomes community
Catherine Monty, Distribution Reporter
December 8, 2018
Filed under Political Opinion, TV & Film Reviews
With the holidays approaching, making meals seems to become a top priority. With families and loved ones to please and impress, cooks of the family need someone to show them how to bring out the best in their cooking. When customers enter Cooks of Crocus Hill, a sense of welcoming comes over them...
Bohemian Rhapsody worth the money for Malek, Sing-Along
Abby Banks, Print Editor-in-Chief
November 27, 2018
Filed under Podcasts, Political Opinion, TV & Film Reviews
In yet another stellar Hollywood portrayal of the gay community, the new Queen biopic felt slightly more like a sit-down concert than the hard hitting film on Mercury's experiences that it so desperately wanted to be. Definitely worth ticket money, but entirely different than the trailer would have one believe. Bohemian Rh...
‘Mamma Mia’ should not go again
Jordyn Le Vasseur, Layout Editor
November 25, 2018
Filed under TV & Film Reviews
Marcus Theater's screening of "Mamma Mia" and "Mamma Mia 2" was not a success in the box office. This past summer, "Mamma Mia 2" was finally released after the original "Mamma Mia." The first film left off with Meryl Streep who played Donna, getting married to Hilton McRae who was played by, Sam Carmichael....
‘Bumblebee’ film release has audience buzzing
Nick Parent, Podcast Reporter
November 20, 2018
Filed under Political Opinion, TV & Film Reviews
The new movie Bumblebee from Transformers comes out Dec. 21 and it has people buzzin'. This will be the seventh movie related to the Transformers series. This features the famous well-known character Bumblebee, a 1967 Volkswagen Beetle, but also in the film everyone can clearly see some of his friends like...