Category: Arts & Entertainment
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The Great Ethical Debate of Spiderman: No Way Home
By Ivie Drogin ‘25, Arts and Entertainment Staff Writer Image courtesy of Marvel Studios “With great power comes great responsibility” takes on a whole new meaning in Spider-Man: No Way Home (NWH), the latest installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. With an excitement inducing release, NWH ties up the Spider-Man character arc developed over the…
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The Presence of Music in Global Media
The Presence of Music in Global Media By Kieri Keys ‘24, Arts and Entertainment Staff Writer Shreya Goshal, India’s top playback singer, singing “Saibo” (Sanjith Sidhardhan) When Birds of Prey, a DC superhero film about Harley Quinn, first premiered, the original soundtrack triggered a large discussion. This soundtrack included singles from Doja Cat, Normani, Meghan…
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Marvel’s Eternals and How Diversity is Changing on the Big Screen
By Elliot Kung ‘25, Arts and Entertainment Staff Writer Image courtesy of Sarah Whitten, CNBC In Marvel Studios’ latest film Eternals, director Chloé Zhao showcases an all-star cast of diverse actors and actresses to tell the untold stories of ten new heroes. Throughout the movie, the audience grows attached to each hero and the new…
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How Different Fashion Designers are Seeking to Convey the Theme of Freedom
Victoria Pevzner ‘24, Arts and Entertainment Staff Writer Fashion is an important art form where a designer can express their ideas and emotions through clothing, similar to how a painter could express ideas through paintings. Fashion is a platform that conveys many themes and ideas, but one of the most interesting ones to look at…
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The Official 2021 NA Holiday Binge Guide
By Lauren Siegel ‘23 and Vittoria Socolof ‘22, Arts and Entertainment Editors After the crazy year we’ve had, this winter break should be a time of rest and relaxation for all members of the NA community. So, we’ve interviewed students and faculty about what they love to watch/read in order to help us decide what…
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Celebrity House Tours: A Wondrous Haven of Hedonistic Delight
By Rebecca Shan ‘23, Arts & Entertainment Staff Writer Image courtesy of Architectural Digest Dakota Johnson’s outdoor furniture is constructed from the wood of Winston Churchill’s yacht, her kitchen is painted a perfect green, and she loves limes. Released in March of 2020, a tour of Johnson’s house for Architectural Digest’s Open Door web series…
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Revisiting the Classics: A More Inclusive Disney Story
By Ivie Drogin ‘25, Arts and Entertainment Staff Writer Fanart of Disney Princesses of Color Image courtesy of change.org Many of the classic Disney movies that we grew up with are evolving to reflect the cultural push to create more inclusive stories. In recent years, Disney princess movies have started to move away from the…
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The Evolution of the Pit Band on Broadway
By Kieri Keys ‘24, Arts and Entertainment Staff Writer Scene from The Band’s Visit, an award winning musical story of a lost Egyptian police band (Ahron R. Foster) Stage musicals traditionally have three separate elements: the band, the crew, and the talent. Ever since its creation for opera in 1637, the pit band has been…
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Calling All Barbz: Celebrity Influence and Covid-19 Misinformation
By Lauren Siegel ‘23, Arts and Entertainment Editor Image courtesy of CBS News The date was September 13th, a night where most young Americans were glued to their phone screens, anxiously awaiting the release of photos from the 2021 Met Gala. The night’s theme — “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion” — was already highly…
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Social Media Influencers at the Met Gala
By Vittoria Socolof ‘22, Arts & Entertainment Editor Image courtesy of nbcnews.com On Monday, September 13th, millions of teens scrolled through the Met Gala Instagram page stalking the “American independence”-themed outfits, picking and choosing who dressed the best. This year, social media stars including Addison Rae, Dixie Damelio, and Emma Chamberlain all received invitations to…