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And the Award Goes to: “Everything, Everywhere, All at Once”

Zoe Goor, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer February 8, 2023

In Everything, Everywhere, All at Once, a bagel means everything, an auditor becomes an evil villain and two women with hot dog fingers play the piano with their feet. The film follows Evelyn Wang (Michelle...

And the Award Goes to: “Nope”

Hannah Shahidi, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer February 8, 2023

In Jordan Peele’s latest sci-fi and horror film, "Nope,", we follow the story of OJ Haywood (Daniel Kaluuya) and his sister Emerald Haywood (Keke Palmer) on their ranch in rural California. During the...

And the Award Goes to: “Tár”

Lucas Cohen-d'Arbeloff, Print Managing Editor February 8, 2023

The issue with Todd Field’s “Tár” is not its performances — Cate Blanchett and the supporting cast are undeniably talented — but instead its exasperating drive to intrigue us with a meaningless...

And the Award Goes to: “Top Gun: Maverick”

Alden Detmer, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer February 8, 2023

As the highest-grossing movie of the year at the domestic box office, “Top Gun: Maverick” is a gravity-defying action film that quickly goes to Mach 10. While the 1986 “Top Gun” was a cheery and...

And the Award Goes to: “RRR”

Kate Goldberg February 8, 2023

RRR, which follows the friendship that develops between two revolutionaries during their fight against British colonialism in India , has a maximalist and over-the-top style that is unique and stunning....

Students and teachers discuss the gender imbalances present in art classes at the school compare to the professional field.

An Imbalanced Composition

Kriste An, Assistant A&E Editor December 15, 2022

Stepping into his Drawing and Painting II class on the first day of school, Michael Schneider ’24 said he was elated to be back in the classroom, eager to create meaningful art. But, as he greeted his...

Illustration by Amelia Chiarelli

Underrated and Overrated: “Falling for Christmas”

Alden Detmer, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer December 15, 2022

We all have that one friend or family member who starts watching Hallmark movies the day after Halloween. Lost in a world of wintry excitement, they put Christmas sweaters under their Halloween costumes...

Illustration by Amelia Chiarelli

Underrated and Overrated: “Gremlins”

Natasha Speiss, News Editor December 15, 2022

When people talk about good holiday movies, “Gremlins” (1984) is rarely on the list.Supposedly, the film's holiday spirit is undermined by its horrific elements. But it has too long been sidelined;...

Illustration by Amelia Chiarelli

Underrated and Overrated: “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York”

Amber Zhang, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer December 15, 2022

"Home Alone" (1990) and its sequel "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York" (1992) rank among the highest-grossing Christmas films of all time. However, while the first film perfectly blends the holiday spirit...

Illustration by Amelia Chiarelli

Underrated and Overrated: “Polar Express”

MeJo Liao, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer December 15, 2022

When one thinks of Christmas movies, “Polar Express” is sure to come to mind. But for all its popularity, the film falls short on many fronts. People keep it around solely for tradition and not quality. “Polar...

Student dancers preview self-choreographed routines in a poster ahead of their upcoming dance showcase.

Dancers perform in fall showcase

Kriste An and Jade Harris December 15, 2022

Advanced Dance I: Choreography students performed self-choreographed dance routines in their Fall Dance Showcase on Dec. 8. Upper School Performing Arts Teacher Queala Clancy said the pieces in the showcase...

Jazz ensembles perform

Saisha Kumar and Olivia So December 15, 2022

Advanced Jazz Combo, Jazz Ensemble, Studio Jazz Band, Jazz Explorers and Jazz Band performed at the Winter Jazz Concert in Rugby Auditorium Dec. 2. Rheanna Vradiy ’25 said she found the concert engaging...

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