One if by Radio, Two if by iTunes – The British Are Coming!
Hannah Rodgers
February 15, 2013
For the past year, British music acts have been taking over the American music scene, and finding their way to the tops of our charts. It appears as though a new wave of British influence is sweeping across the United States, as music acts from across the pond are gaining legions of devoted supporters... Read more »
Skyfall Movie Review
Mark Thayer
December 5, 2012
Cast: Daniel Craig as James Bond, Judi Dench as M, Javier Bardem as Silva, Ben Whishaw as Q, Ralph Fiennes as Gareth Mallory For 50 years, James Bond has been entertaining movie goers around the world. Ian Fleming’s James Bond first appeared on the big screen in Dr. No 1962, played by Sean Connery.... Read more »
Lincoln Movie Review
December 5, 2012
5 out of 5 stars Perhaps the best movie ever made about the politics of America, “Lincoln” tells a captures the essence of the times like so many other political movies fail to do. Directed by Steven Spielberg, the movie is incredibly well done from the acting to the script. The movie chronicles... Read more »
Damsels in Distress Movie Review
December 5, 2012
Damsels in Distress Doesn’t Need Saving ⅘ Stars Cast: Adam Brody, Megalyn Echikunwoke, Caitlin Fitzgerald, Greta Gerwig, Carrie MacLemore, Analeigh Tipton, Zach Woods Fans of writer/director Whit Stillman (Metropolitan, The Last Days of Disco) will wholeheartedly back the adage, “Quality over... Read more »
Elf Movie Review
December 5, 2012
Not Your Typical Elf Five out of Five Stars The movie “Elf,” written and directed by Jon Favreau is about a man growing up believing he is an elf. When finding out he is really a man, he goes on a journey to find his real family. This journey is filled with unexpected twists and turns that will... Read more »
Santa Claus Movie Review
December 5, 2012
0.5/5 stars Starring Jose Elias Moreno, Cesareo Quesadas, and Jose Luis Aguirre Directed by Rene Cardona Written by Adolfo Torres Portillo and Rene Cardona This hilariously terrible movie is certainly not among the classic Christmas movies that people watch every year to celebrate. This Mexican movie,... Read more »
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) Movie Review
Ryan Kostopolous
December 5, 2012
7.5/10 Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, directed by Mel Stuart. Starring Gene Wilder, Jack Alberton, and Peter Ostrum, tells the story of every childs dream. The story tells of a poor boy (Charlie) getting the opportunity to go to a famous candy factory, and compete for a special prize. He... Read more »
Birdemic Movie Review
Adam D'Ambrosio
December 5, 2012
Some people believe that the apocalypse is coming this month. People speculate that global warming is going to flood the world, some people think martians are going to invade our countries, and some people believe Zeus is going to rain lightning on our mortal cities. However I believe that it will all... Read more »
10 Minute Plays: This Weekend
Sumbal Shahzadi
November 17, 2012
Do you know what is going on November 16th and November 17th? November 16 and 17 are the days when the WHS theater arts are putting on their first production, An Evening of the Ten Minute Plays. I got the chance to interview a student director, Ethan Barkalow and an actress, Abbey Dicredico. Both Ethan... Read more »
Moonrise Kingdom: An Escape to (and from) Childhood
October 16, 2012
5/5 stars Cast: Jared Gilman, Kara Hayward, Bill Murray, Edward Norton, Frances McDormand, Bruce Willis, Bob Balaban, Jason Schwartzman, Tilda Swinton. Now on DVD It is a well-known fact that director Wes Anderson is brilliant. It is debatable, however, whether or not his quirky style, first patented... Read more »