*Spoiler Alert* This article contains spoilers for 'The Royal Treatment' Rick Jacobsen's 'The Royal Treatment' rose to the fourth most-watched movie on Netflix since its initial release on Jan. 20th, 2022. This movie is a typical girl-from-town-meets-prince story, set in modern-day times with modern-day...

Adam McKay’s new Netflix movie Don’t Look Up has continued to climb the charts following its release on Christmas Eve, becoming the second most-watched Netflix movie of all time, behind Red Notice. This snarky, star-studded comedic satire delivers powerful commentary on the consequences of neglecting...

Netflix's newest try at a blockbuster movie is "Red Notice", starring Hollywood superstars Gal Gadot, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, and Ryan Reynolds. This Netflix original takes a spy-like, Bond-movie approach, including "National Treasure" gold-hunt elements. In this action-comedy, Johnson, playing...

When we think of a Hispanic movie, what may come to mind is likely some combination of stereotypical foods like tacos, sombreros, and gang activity--unfortunately. With such a caricature being asserted in so many Latin-based films, I expected Disney's "Encanto" to be yet another Chipotle joint in the...

*spoilers ahead* Venom: Let There Be Carnage adds great action without compromising the hilarious comedy. This film debuted in theaters Oct. 1. Leaving off from where the first Venom movie ended, with investigative reporter Eddie Brock (Tom Hardy) and alien symbiote Venom are bonded together. Now...

Content Warnings: Suicide, Anxiety, and Depression Dear Evan Hansen is one of the most popular musicals of the 21st century. It has received a novel adaption and as of September 24, 2021, it received a movie adaption with an all-star cast. Dear Evan Hansen is a musical about mental health and the...

Symbolism in movies walks a dangerously thin line between being an incomprehensible mess and an obvious bludgeon beat continuously on the heads of the audiences. “The Starling” is one such film that uses symbolism to convey its themes and emotions within the piece. Directed by Theodore Melfi, it was...

At this point, there's a Cinderella movie that seems to pop-up every decade or so; heck, every one of my aunts born in different generations has a single adaptation they gravitate toward. Upon watching Amazon’s newest take on this classic tale, I was left crying by the end of the movie: not in a touchy...

The movie Afterlife of the Party stars Victoria Justice as Cassie and Midori Francis as Lisa. This PG family-friendly movie was released on Sept. 2, 2021, on Netflix. This movie is definitely an amazing and easy movie to watch on the weekends with friends and/or family. This movie brings back the fan-favorite...

For students all across the world, including those at Westford Academy, sacrificing a night of sleep is worth finishing an assignment, binging a show, or spending a night with friends. I know I have certainly been guilty of sacrificing my sleep for all of these things. Sleep deprivation is nothing new...

The third and final sequel in the "Conjuring" trilogy is here! This horror is set to give you nightmares if you're not prepared, making you jump and pull the blanket over your eyes. Director Michael Chaves takes a slightly new approach to industry and is ready to make his mark on this historic saga. The...

In late 2020, an absolute thriller, Honest Thief was released. Honest Thief is a movie that will keep you on the edge of your seat, as you watch a former bank robber continuously outsmart two dirty FBI agents.  Honest Thief is about a bank robber named Tom Carter (Liam Neeson) who meets a woman...