Category: Arts & Entertainment
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Bohemian Rhapsody Movie Review
by Trisha Bala ‘22, Arts and Entertainment Writer Bohemian Rhapsody was first released on November 2, 2018 and tells the story of the hit rock band Queen. Queen was an English rock band whose prime was in the ‘80s. It celebrates their music and their lead singer, Freddie Mercury, who is one of the most…
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American Born Chinese: My Story
By Magnolia Wang ‘19, Arts and Entertainment Editor When I was five and in search for a good summer read, I wandered to an old corner of the library and stared at the endless titles and endless authors. I stopped short upon noticing a book titled “American Born Chinese.” Blowing the dust off of the…
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How Clueless Do You Have to Be to Make a Clueless Remake?
By Asha Varma ‘20, Arts and Entertainment Writer When you can’t find a good movie to watch on Netflix during a movie night or a slumber party, many people have no problem watching the movie Clueless, even if it may be for the tenth time. Clueless, the classic 1990s rom-com, revolved around the life of…
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Loving a Character That Doesn’t Develop: The Mastery of “Girl from Nowhere”
By Kianni Keys ‘19, Arts and Entertainment Writer Show: Girl from Nowhere Where to Watch: Netflix What makes a great television character? Usually, the first answer would be “development”. Even if you didn’t think the exact word, a character ‘growing’ or ‘learning more about themselves’ would do just as well. I used to think…
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5 Best Places for Fall Eats Close to Home
By Gianna Porcek ‘20, Arts and Entertainment Writer As fall is coming to a close, there are still a few of us left who aren’t already listening to Christmas music, watching Christmas movies, and wishing for the cold weather to come full force. Some of us are trying to savor the views of the fall…
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NA’s Pop-Up Book Club for Celeste Ng’s Little Fires Everywhere
By Joyce Wang ‘20, Arts and Entertainment Editor Does anyone have time for leisure reading nowadays? Overwhelmed with school work, sports commitments, and after-school activities, it’s hard to find the motivation to sit down and enjoy a book outside of the classroom. Courtesy of Ms. Mahoney, an impromptu book club this past October saw both…
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A Sci-Fi Tearjerker: Arrival
By Magnolia Wang ‘19, Arts and Entertainment Editor Sci-fi movies usually don’t leave me in tears, but when my eyes welled up at the end of Arrival, I knew that Denis Villeneuve’s beautiful film was something more than the typical extraterrestrial movie. Though it showcases the struggles of communication between humans and aliens, it’s not…
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“A Star is Born”: A True Musical Love Story
Katherine Fishbone ‘23, Arts and Entertainment Writer A singer formerly known for her heavy makeup and detailed costumes has taken on a new role in the recent craze in the theaters. Lady Gaga (Ally) plays the part of a struggling artist and songwriter, in the new movie, “A Star is Born.” Her coworker, Bradley Cooper…
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Can Celebrity Endorsements Affect Voter Turnouts?
By Joyce Wang ’20, Arts and Entertainment Editor In the past weeks, a wave of celebrities such as Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Chance the Rapper and John Legend broke political silence by posting about the upcoming midterm election of President Trump’s first presidential term. Briefing their millions of followers on their social media platforms such as…
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Artists and Feminism
By Trisha Bala ’22, Arts and Entertainment Writer In our society today, one thing that unites all women from around the world is the fight for feminism. No matter the age, race, or gender, women everywhere are actively fighting for equal rights and equal treatment. A lot of young girls feel empowered to fight for…