“Smile 2,” released on October 18, was one of the biggest anticipated releases, just in time for the Halloween season. I liked the first movie’s themes and plot, which made me more excited when I heard the sequel would be released this year. “Smile 2” had a much bigger budget, over $11 million more than the first movie, which kept my expectations high. Similar to the first movie, “Smile...
#1: Accepted If you think it’s too late for you when it comes to college admissions, this movie will save your life. Released in 2006 by director Steve Pink, “Accepted” follows the trials and tribulations of senior Bartleby Gaines, portrayed by Justin Long, after he gets rejected by every college he’s applied to. While sulking at the grad party for his best friend Sherman Shrader III,...
Little Women by: Louisa May Alcott Wow. Okay. This was so good, but I was so confused. While it may seem confusing in the first few chapters, as there is not a real "storyline" in the first chapters as much as other books. Slowly, you get used to the characters, style, etc. Only thing is, some of the plot points are a bit strange, but overall, really good. I personally think that this is probably...
Celebrity influence in politics has always been a widely debated topic; some welcome the viewpoints of these well-known citizens while others oppose it altogether. Individuals may stand with a favorite celebrity, or they may wish they would stick to what they are good at and stay out of politics. Either way, they have made their way into politics and they don't seem to be leaving anytime soon. Back...
Entertainment, and what constitutes it, is sort of like a rock in a raging river. This river is not of water, but of cultural change: aesthetics, philosophies, emotions and a myriad of other things; all pieces that shape the entertainment people choose to create and consume. As a result, pieces from different times can vary strongly in theme and mood, sometimes causing future generations to scratch...
Once again, March speeds past us in the blink of an eye as we approach the first day of April. Many of you may think that you have passed the age of seemingly childish April Fools' Day pranks, but here are a couple of suggestions to bring this tradition back and feel the nostalgia of your childhood once again! These pranks range from harmless and easy to messy and infuriating. Feel free to choose the...
On March 10, 2024, the 96th Academy Awards were held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel for the fourth time. It was quite a successful night for some in Hollywood, consisting of many films acquiring more than one award and well-deserved stars receiving recognition. There were also many jaw-dropping moments and unexpected surprises. Best...
On March 8, “Kung Fu Panda 4” made its way to the world’s theaters. As a child who grew up watching the “Kung Fu Panda” movie franchise religiously, I was very excited to hear that there would be a fourth movie added to the “Kung Fu Panda” movie franchise. Like all the movies before, The Dragon Warrior, Po, is a panda who fights villains to protect the Valley of Peace. The movie stars...
The term “aesthetic” has been around as early as the 1700s, as it was commonly associated with the appreciation of beauty. The Greek philosopher Plato believed that aesthetic, or beauty, comes from imitation and replicas, where beauty is replicas of beauty itself. He believed that because imitation is not to the fullest of truthfulness, beauty is “far removed from the truth.” The 2020s...