Is Star Wars On the Cusp of A New Hope or Its Ultimate Downfall?
Daniel Toll, Sports Editor
April 22, 2019
Filed under Opinion, Recent Stories
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, cinematic mastermind George Lucas wrote and directed the first ever "Star Wars" movie, marking a drastic turning point in film history. The epic space-opera film debuted in 1977, but, while the movie grew to become a global phenomenon in what seemed like no...
Netflix Raises Prices for Subscribers
Guiliana Garces, Staff Writer
January 22, 2019
Filed under International & Domestic, News
For the fourth time since this streaming service launched, Netflix is raising its prices by five percent, the company's biggest price increase. As the number of Netflix original movies and TV shows increases, they need to finance the huge investments they have made. In addition, they have taken on a...
Christmas Movies
Mark Snyder, Multimedia
December 6, 2018
Filed under Quizzes
Christmas is upon us! While everybody has their own way of celebrating, Christmas movies are a staple in every household. Which movie are you?
Welcoming the Holidays with Netflix Movies
Guiliana Garces, Staff Writer
December 3, 2018
Filed under Movie & TV Reviews, Reviews
As the holiday season approaches, Netflix has begun rolling out their annual line-up of Christmas-themed movies, perfect for days one just wants to cozy up at home. Each Christmas-themed Netflix movie has its own unique story to share with the audience, which is why they are so lovable. But, it may...
Activism or Propaganda?
Patrick Ales, Staff Writer
October 8, 2018
Filed under Domestic Affairs, Opinion, Top Stories
There is no aspect of society that is immune to political agendas, especially when it comes to artistic expression. The film industry has long been influenced by politics, whether it be as subtle as a director's personal views or outright government propaganda. Many films fall in a middle ground, one...
“Sierra Burgess is a Loser” – Hit or Miss?
Guiliana Garces, Staff Writer
September 25, 2018
Filed under Movie & TV Reviews, Reviews
Release Date: Sept. 7, 2018 Director: Ian Samuels Starring: Shannon Purser (Sierra), Noah Centineo (Jamey), Kristine Froseth (Veronica), RJ Cyler (Dan) MPAA Rating: PG-13 Our Rating: B The Netflix Original "Sierra Burgess is a Loser” follows Sierra through her romantic journey w...
The Death of Cable Television
Pablo Hanono, Staff Writer
September 18, 2018
Filed under Domestic Affairs, Opinion
This past Monday, the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony took place in the glittering Microsoft Theater. Hollywood stars anxiously poured in to see if they would take home the gold. The night proved to be shocking, with Amazon and Netflix shows taking home the majority of the awards given. This occurrence...
Interruptions to your Daily Binge-Watching?
Guiliana Garces, Staff Writer
September 1, 2018
Filed under Domestic Affairs, Opinion
The fan-favorite American media services provider, Netflix, is used by millions of people internationally, whether they are taking a break from work or having a movie night. One of the many reasons that Netflix is so popular is for its lack of interruptions when streaming content, while most media services...
To All the People Who Love Romantic Comedies
Melanie Estrada, Staff Writer
August 25, 2018
Filed under Movie & TV Reviews, Reviews
Release date: Aug 17, 2018 Director: Susan Johnson Starring: Noah Centineo (Peter Kavinsky), Lana Codnor (Lara Jean), Janel Parish (Margot), Anna Cathcart (Kitty), Israel Broussard(Josh). MPAA Rating: TV-14 Our Rating: A "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" is a romantic and inspiring Netflix original movie that will make you...
Fall In Love With These Romcoms
Adriana Meijaard, Staff Writer
April 28, 2018
Filed under Movie & TV Reviews, Reviews
Romcoms, or romantic comedies, are usually stories about cute situations in which two people fall in love, almost always in unrealistic scenarios. They give hopeless romantics hope, and everyone else a smile. Here are some of the most famous and well-loved light-hearted romcoms to watch. "10 ...
Sherlock Gnomes: Why?
Alexander Yagoda, Staff Writer
April 4, 2018
Filed under Movie & TV Reviews, Reviews
Release Date: March 23, 2018 Director: John Stevenson Starring: Johnny Depp (Sherlock Gnomes), Chiwetel Ejiofor (Dr. Watson), Emily Blunt (Juliet), James McAvoy (Gnomeo) MPAA Rating: PG Our Rating: F-- There are many movies that are fantastically funny, moving, touching or just, in som...
The Maze Runner is A(maze)ingly Great
Adriana Meijaard, Staff Writer
February 28, 2018
Filed under Movie & TV Reviews, Reviews
Release Date: January 26, 2018 Director: Wes Ball Starring: Dylan O'Brien (Thomas), Kaya Scodelario (Teresa), Thomas Brodie-Sangster (Newton), Rosa Salazar (Brenda), MPAA Rating: PG-13 Our Rating: A When it comes to producing movies that were originally a hit book series, the process may become quite tricky. H...
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