Book to Bigscreen: “To Kill A Mockingbird”
March 2, 2020
You’ve spent weeks anticipating your favorite book’s movie adaptation. You’ve obsessed over the cast, meticulously examined the soundtrack, poured over the fan theories. You’ve cleared your schedule to ensure you’re available to see your favorite characters come to life on the big screen. You...
Brahms: more than a doll
February 23, 2020
The house is dark and silent until loud noises awaken Liza, played by Katie Holmes, who, believing her son is downstairs, wanders through the dark to investigate. She soon discovers that the noises were not made by her son as she is attacked and almost murdered by home invaders. Her son, Jude, witnes...
Doctor Dolittle: a reboot to the series
January 21, 2020
On Jan. 17, director Stephen Gaghan released the fantasy and action film “Dolittle” as a reboot to the Doctor Dolittle film series. This film centers around John Dolittle, a character based on the children’s book “The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle." The titular character is played by actor Robert Downe...
“A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” shows the power of kindness
November 23, 2019
For as long as he has been in the Hollywood scene, Tom Hanks has never failed to prove that he is a well rounded actor. Hanks is best known for his remarkable portrayals as Forrest Gump in “Forrest Gump,” and Walt Disney in Disney’s “Saving Mr. Banks.” Being an Oscar winning actor is no jo...
In the Spotlight: “Newsies”
November 22, 2019
As I took my seat in the theater, I was filled with a buzz of excitement. I had been looking forward to seeing this musical for a long time, and the day had finally come. “Newsies” was at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora, and I asked my grandparents to see it as soon as I found out. Disney’s...
“Charlie’s Angels” reboot comes with a shocking twist
November 16, 2019
Many people did not know what to expect from the “Charlie's Angels” movie reboot of the popular TV series that aired from 1976 to 1981. Other reboots of the show have been made, including “Charlie’s Angels” (2000) and “Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle” (2003), which starred actresses Drew Ba...
“Ninth House” Book Review: It’s bestselling for a reason
October 25, 2019
Leigh Bardugo, author of the series “Shadow and Bone,” has come back with a new fantasy novel called “Ninth House.” It takes place in Yale University, the story centers around Galaxy “Alex” Stern. She is given the unexpected opportunity to go to the university after being the only survivor i...
“The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo” is sharp and insightful
April 30, 2018
“What is hidden in snow comes forth in the thaw.” Mikael Blomkvist is stuck in a rut. He’s recovering from losing a case that drained him of his money and once-respected journalistic status. He enjoys a healthy relationship with his teenage daughter Pernilla, but his ex-wife hates him after fi...
Theme of the Month: Starting Over
April 17, 2018
Theme of the Month is an article series designed to investigate the best examples of film, television, and writing that fall under a certain category. This month focuses on starting over, or works that feature completed (or attempted) facial reconstruction as a major plot point. 1. “Eyes Without a Face...
The Unpredictable “Red Sparrow”
March 5, 2018
There have been many iconic spy movies over the years, from the classic James Bond to the more recent British spies known as Kingsmen. This action filled genre never seems to get old and leaves us trying to break the code as to how the movie ends and “Red Sparrow” is much different in the sense ...
The Tune-Up: February
February 23, 2018
This month, we took a bit of an abstract look at music as a whole. Different kinds of music seem to exist as a wide range of blended styles, a lot like the color spectrum that ranges from the warmest, most fiery reds all the way to the coolest, calmest blues. Not only are the songs on this month's playlist...
Theme of the Month: Closed Doors
February 15, 2018
Theme of the Month is an article series designed to investigate the best films that fall under a certain category. This month focuses on the topic of “closed doors:” movies that take place largely in one setting. Some do it for budgeting issues, others for claustrophobia, but there’s no denying that a...
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