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An Emotional Rollercoaster

The now Disney classic, “Inside Out,” is succeeded by the heavily anticipated “Inside Out 2.” ★★★

Annabelle McCarty, Culture Associate Editor • August 29, 2024

“Inside Out 2,” the long-awaited sequel to the 2015 hit success Inside Out, walks the viewers through the main character Riley’s current stage in life: puberty. Brought on by developmental changes,...

Quiet Up Listen Down

Ezri Colpi • January 29, 2024

The Boy and the Heron

Studio Ghibli released their newest animated film, "The Boy ad the Heron," in December of 2023.

Maddie Behrmann • January 29, 2024

Sullies Stick Together

After a 13-year wait, the Avatar franchise continues with the release of Avatar: The Way of Water: a kick-off to the next three movies to come.

Abbey Bahan, Chief Editor • March 31, 2023

After a 13-year wait, the Avatar franchise continues with the release of Avatar: The Way of Water: a kick-off to the next three movies to come.

When the Sky Falls

Released in February on Apple TV, “The Sky Is Everywhere” crafts a whimsical aesthetic that lacks emotional depth.

Natalie Mazey • March 9, 2022

REVIEW NATALIE MAZEY | ART FAIR USE “The Sky Is Everywhere” had virtually everything going for it: a visionary director in Josephine Decker, a star-studded cast, and a heart-wrenching storyline. Jandy...

Tick, Tick… BOOM!

Tick, Tick... BOOM!, a Netflix movie musical, masterfully upholds the legacy of musical theatre legend Jonathan Larson through the passionate efforts of the cast and crew.

Emma Vernon • February 3, 2022

Tick, Tick... Boom! The Netflix film that rocked my view of the movie musical adaptation world was released on Nov. 12, 2021. Directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda (known for In the Heights and Hamilton), the...

Liar, Liar

Culture Editor Andie Madding reviews the new spin on a favorite book of many, "One of Us is Lying," which attempts to execute the intense ideas of author Karen M. McManus.

Andie Madding • January 10, 2022

REVIEW AND ART ANDIE MADDING For four of Bayview High’s students, detention takes a sinister turn when classmate and school gossip, Simon, dies from a fatal allergy, leaving only the four students...

Watching You

Opinion Editor Olivia Rigney reviews the third season of the original Netflix drama "You," which takes a look into Joe's old stalker haits and the Goldber family's new bakery. Rating: 5/5

Olivia Rigney • January 1, 2022

REVIEW OLIVIA RIGNEY ART IANNI ACAPULCO Couples counseling might not be enough to help this seemingly normal, newlywed Los Angeles pair: Love Quinn and Joe Goldberg. Played by Victoria Pedretti and Penn...

Time and Time Again

Culture Editor Andie Madding reviews the sci-fi classic novel Dune ahead of its movie-adaptation theatrical release. Rating: 3.5/5

Andie Madding • October 21, 2021

REVIEW ANDIE MADDING ART EVIE COLPI Revered as one of the most influential science fiction books to ever grace the shelves, Dune has sold more than 12 million copies since its release in 1965, and has...