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Arts And Entertainment

Nemo and friends still swim in the spotlight two decades later.

Throwback Corner: Finding Nemo 

Valentina Menta Jr., Staff Writer November 2, 2023

As a kid, there were a select few movies that I was always rummaging through my VHS and CD collections to experience the magic of watching time and time again. When you’re young, and sometimes even as...

Swift is in her popstar prime in 2023, 17 years after her debut album.

‘ERAS’ Tour Film Breaks Box Office Records

Connor Coppola, Arts and Entertainment Editor November 2, 2023

Taylor Swift has had a year that will go down as one of the most successful runs in the entertainment world history. From her record breaking tour around the United States that will soon be kicking off...

Throwback Corner: Life lessons learned from watching ‘The Sandlot’

Niamh Linehan, Contributing Writer November 2, 2023

Whether you love or hate baseball, “The Sandlot” by David Mickey Evans is a crowd pleaser that can bring a smile to anybody's face. Taking place in the summer of 1962, the film is based on the life...

Super Mario is back to capturing the gaming world.

Super Mario Wonder: Next step for 2D Mario

Alexander Solivan, Contributing Writer November 2, 2023

Two demensional (2D) Mario is simple. Go through usually 8 worlds, find bonus items in each level, finish before the time runs out and defeat Bowser. The formula has been perfected ever since Mario’s...

The A-List cast earned Scorsese his first ever Oscar win.

Dicaprio and Scorsese Shine Bright in Mob Thriller “The Departed”

Connor Coppola, Arts & Entertainment Editor November 2, 2023

Martin Scorsese's 2006 crime thriller "The Departed" is a masterful film surrounding about the Boston's organized crime scene. With its intense plot twists, masterful performances and intricate character...

Henry Selick’s 2009 hit horror movie.

Revisiting a Halloween favorite: ‘Coraline’

Valentina Menta Jr., Contributing Writer October 19, 2023

As the country prepares for Halloween’s arrival in the next coming weeks, many of us turn to some of the world’s most popular seasonal films that resurface every year to get us into the spooky spirit....

Tom Hiddleston stars in Season 2 Of “Loki.”

‘Loki’ returns for season two of the multiversal series

Jordan Correa, Staff Writer October 19, 2023

In the ever-expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe, few characters have captivated audiences quite like Loki, the God of Mischief, portrayed with unparalleled finesse by Tom Hiddleston. After the success...

John Mayer is on the road again.

John Mayer ‘Solo’ Tour Kicks of 2023 Second Leg

Connor Coppola, Arts and Entertainment Editor October 19, 2023

For over twenty years, the singer-songwriter John Mayer has treated fans to a variety of different songs and guitar riffs that always lead to a standing ovation. The musician from Fairfield, Conn., has...

The first Transformers movie released in theaters on July 3, 2007.

Throwback Corner: ‘The father-son relationship that grew because of ‘Transformers’

Brandon Fairweather, Assistant Editor-in-Chief October 19, 2023

July 3rd, 2007.     For anyone else, it was likely just a regular day before the 4th of July. However, to my dad and I, it meant a lot more because the first “Transformers” movie was released...

Spielberg and E.T. in the 1982 classic film.

Revisiting The Land of ‘ET’

Connor Coppola, Arts and Entertainment Editor October 19, 2023

"ET," directed by Steven Spielberg and released in 1982, remains an iconic masterpiece that continues to captivate audiences of all ages. This timeless sci-fi fantasy film revolves around the endearing...

Ahsoka Tano: A Force to be reckoned with in the Star Wars Universe

Connor Coppola, Arts and Entertainment Editor October 5, 2023

In a galaxy far, far away where the battle between the light and dark sides of the Force rages on, one name stands out as a symbol of hope and resilience – Ahsoka Tano. This Togruta Jedi has captured...

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem is filled with an all-star cast that consists of Jackie Chan, Seth Rogan and Ice Cube.

‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem’ brings the infamous turtles to the theatrical screen

Jordan Correa, Staff Writer October 5, 2023

Released in early August, “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” is a fun, entertaining, adventurous and comedic film.     This film was filled with an all-star cast, such as Jackie...

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