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Everything But the Bagel: The Film that Swept the Oscars

Everything But the Bagel: The Film that Swept the Oscars

Callie Watson, Staff Writer May 9, 2023
Well, eventually the protagonist Evelyn Wang will have to save the multiverse from an evil bagel by kung-fu fighting IRS agents, and on the way she will discover alternate versions of herself.
Stars, They’re Not Like Us!

Stars, They’re Not Like Us!

Abigail Nelson, Staff Writer May 8, 2023
But lately, it seems that celebrities are trying a little too hard to be relatable to the masses. From posting “candid” pictures of themselves in sweatpants to raving about their love for fast food, it seems like everyone in Hollywood is trying to prove they’re just like us. But let’s be real: we don’t care. Or at least I don’t. 
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania — Regret or Redemption?

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania — Regret or Redemption?

Davia Rode, Staff Writer May 8, 2023
Since Avengers: Endgame was released, Marvel production has been increasingly getting worse. The newest Marvel offerings have been poorly received, and as fans claim,  the brand has begun to prefer quantity over quality, mass-releasing several different shows at a time—all of which are mediocre at best.
Lana Del Reys DYKTTATUOB: A Spectacular Mix of Old and New

Lana Del Rey’s DYKTTATUOB: A Spectacular Mix of Old and New

Nicole Hartman, Staff Writer May 8, 2023
A sure highlight in her discography, the record shows her maturity, newfound hope, and artistry that comes from being a veteran in show business.
Ted Lasso: A Series Sensation

Ted Lasso: A Series Sensation

Ellie Fasoli, Staff Writer May 8, 2023
Whether you are looking for a simple casual viewing show, or one to watch with your whole family without  worrying about violence or graphic content, Ted Lasso is perfect for any person and any occasion!
The Last of Us is What All of Us Needed

The Last of Us is What All of Us Needed

Shiloh Halliburton-Rudy, Staff Writer May 8, 2023
Unfortunately that is what the video game remake industry at large  has been plagued with: uninspired, lazy, and, at best, generic series and movies. That is precisely why The Last of Us not only saved its founding game franchise, but revived faith in the video game remake industry.
Twices Ready To Be: Casting Light on the K-pop Industry

Twice’s Ready To Be: Casting Light on the K-pop Industry

Ruth Li, Staff Writer May 8, 2023
The Kpop industry, while producing absolute bops, is very controlling and notorious for the way they “manufacture” idols. The people who work so hard to live their dreams as songwriters and performers within the industry are subjected to intense bodily and social pressure. 
Exploding Rocket Noodles in the Newest Kerbal Space Program

Exploding Rocket Noodles in the Newest Kerbal Space Program

Suyog Vibhuti, Staff Writer May 8, 2023
As such, the moment any sort of force gets applied to them, all sense of physics goes flying out the window, rockets start wobbling and tipping over uncontrollably, and the player is left to lament the loss of a rocket as stable as overcooked spaghetti.
We Have A Ghost: In a Nutshell

We Have A Ghost: In a Nutshell

Anushka Iyer, Staff Writer May 8, 2023
Most recently, Netflix has created another movie similar to these coming-of-age films, but instead of it being a superhero movie, it’s a ghost movie.
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish: A Purr-fect Film

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish: A Purr-fect Film

Stephanie Ahn, Staff Editor February 18, 2023
Despite coming out of left field and being released at the same time as other blockbusters, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish deserves the spotlight.
The Menu: Foodies, Flavor, & Fear

The Menu: Foodies, Flavor, & Fear

Melina Fass, Staff Writer February 17, 2023
The Menu makes for an excitingly disturbing viewing experience that should be on everyone’s watchlist. It’s not very often that you get a full-course of social commentary, foodie culture, fear, and suspense. 
The Return of The 1975: Decent Album, Better Tour

The Return of The 1975: Decent Album, Better Tour

Abigail Nelson, Staff Writer February 17, 2023
Though the record is good, it’s not great, and I would never declare it to be their best album like so many listeners claim. I can’t shake the feeling that something’s missing. Where’s the catch? The qualities that make all of their previous albums so… The 1975?
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