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"Yes Day" movie poster

Say yes to ‘Yes Day’

Srinithi Raj, Co-Editor-in-Chief Apr 2, 2021

Want to watch TV on a weekday? Or eat ice cream for breakfast? As the daughter of two immigrant parents, I’d laugh at the infinitesimal prospect of me ever being able to do these activities. It’s not every day that immigrant parents are portrayed as anything less than stern and cold in the media,...

"Caught by a Wave" movie poster

‘Caught by a Wave’ does not catch the viewer

Erin Cragg, Staff writer Mar 31, 2021

This article contains spoilers for Caught by a Wave.  The Italian drama film Caught by a Wave was released on Netflix on Thursday, March 25. The film follows the relationship between Sara (Elvira Camarrone), a teen girl suffering from muscular dystrophy (a disease in which one's bones weaken over...

Rick Singer on the phone with parents.

‘Operation Varsity Blues’ reveals truth behind 2019 college scandals

Molly Smith, Sports Editor Mar 19, 2021

We currently live in a world where money speaks volumes. If you are wealthy, you can get what you want just by spending a little extra money on it. With power from wealth and nobody to stop them, people tend to not see the line between what is right from wrong. The benefits of the wrongdoing often outweighing...

'Moxie' captures women's empowerment

‘Moxie’ captures women’s empowerment

Ashlyn Wahlquist, Staff Writer Mar 10, 2021

Moxie, an empowering film, was released on March 3, 2021, on Netflix. The film follows the main character, Vivian (Hadley Robinson), as she fights against her school's sexist ways. Vivian must think of an idea for her college essay on something she cares about. Having always been an introvert, she...

One of the many Tom and Jerry the Movie movie posters.

Tom and Jerry the Movie brings laughter everywhere

Estella Cui, Staff writer Mar 8, 2021

Perfectly following the hilarious original cartoon Tom and Jerry, "Tom and Jerry the Movie" brought laughter and joy to my family and me. "Tom and Jerry the Movie" released in theaters and on the streaming service HBO Max on February 26. Starring actors Chloe Grace Moretz as Kayla, Colin Jost as...

Movie poster for 'To All the Boys: Always and Forever'.

An ‘always and forever’ great movie

Shreya Voruganti, Staff Writer Feb 22, 2021

*SPOILER ALERT* This article contains spoilers of To All the Boys: Always and Forever To All the Boys: Always and Forever is the third movie in the To All the Boys I've Loved Before trilogy. This romance movie certainly ties the trilogy together and completes it beautifully by hooking you into the...

Owen Wilson and Salma Hayek in "Bliss".

‘Bliss’ is an unpleasant mess

Keertana Gangireddy, Co-Managing Editor Feb 12, 2021

Addiction is at most times a disagreeable and uncomfortable topic to discuss in today’s society. Although many movies have portrayed the experiences of an addict, they often fall short in terms of giving viewers a sense of understanding of the lives and choices of those who abuse drugs. The film...

Various black history movies.

Eight moving films to watch for Black History Month

Mateo Berman-Sample, Staff Writer Feb 7, 2021

February is Black history month. This year has been very eventful for the Black community and the Black Lives Matter movement with police brutality and protests. Racial injustice has been fought for in a number of ways and many filmmakers have sent powerful messages through their features. Those messages...

Penguin Bloom, based on a true story, details the story of how magpie Penguin incites the recovery of the Blooms from Cameron Bloom's tragic accident.

‘Penguin Bloom’ doesn’t do enough to blossom

Kristen Su, News Editor Jan 29, 2021

For most parents, nursing a wounded animal back to health at the request of their children isn't a common occurrence. It's not every day that a magpie is able to brighten the lives of an entire family, like in the Netflix original 'Penguin Bloom', and even if it does happen, it becomes a page in the...

Image from 'Shadow in the Cloud'

‘Shadow in the Cloud’ is an action-packed must-watch

Julia Bisso, Staff Writer Jan 24, 2021

*SPOILER ALERT* This article contains spoilers of the movie Shadow in the Cloud. The action-horror film Shadow in the Cloud was released by Vertical Entertainment, on January 1, 2021, starring Chloe Grace Moretz, Taylor John Smith, and Nick Robinson. The movie is available to watch on video on demand...

Movie poster for 'Wonder Woman 1984'.

‘Wonder Woman 1984’ is a thrilling must-watch

Shreya Voruganti, Staff Writer Jan 7, 2021

*SPOILER ALERT* This article contains spoilers of the movie Wonder Woman 1984 Wonder Woman 1984 is the sequel to Wonder Woman that everyone was looking forward to, and the movie certainly lives up to the expectations. This adventure/action movie was released on December 25 on HBO Max and in theaters. The...

Soul's movie poster

‘Soul’ perfectly explores the meaning of life

Estella Cui, Staff writer Jan 6, 2021

On Christmas day, Disney released a new animated film titled Soul featuring the voices of Daveed Diggs, Jamie Foxx, Tina Fey, Rachel House, and many others. With just enough action and funny moments as heart-warming scenes, Soul, which is streaming exclusively on Disney +, is definitely a profound family...