‘Wicked’ met my expectations, but it could not exceed them
One of my first articles for The Hoot was my thoughts on the casting for the upcoming, at the time, “Wicked” movie. I wrote that article back in 2021. Now, here we are three years later, and the “Wicked” movie has finally arrived. At least, the first part has arrived. We will not get to […]
Arthur Levine ‘70 begins term as Brandeis’ interim president
On Nov. 1, Dr. Arthur Levine, PhD, assumed the role of interim president of Brandeis University. Levine takes over the role from Ron Leibowitz, who announced his resignation from the position on Sept. 25, leaving the position after holding it for eight years. The announcement of Levine replacing Liebowitz was made on the same day. […]
‘How to Be Single’ is a timeless celebration of singlehood and girl power
Normally for this newspaper, I tend to focus on movies that have recently come out in order to keep up with the zeitgeist. However, for this article, I am changing my usual routine up and talking about a film that came out eight years ago. Why is that? Well, this film is probably my favorite […]
‘The Decameron’ combines hilarity with the bubonic plague
What do the Black Death, witty one-liners and steamy sex have in common? They are all important components of Netflix’s “The Decameron.” This summer series is full of many laugh out loud moments as well as intriguing storylines that will have you hooked. This show has an ensemble cast, but each character’s arc is full […]
Who is Arthur Levine?
On Sept. 25, Ronald D. Liebowitz announced that he is resigning from his job as President of Brandeis University after eight years in the role. With this announcement, the Board of Trustees notified the Brandeis community that upon Liebowitz’s resignation, which will be made effective on Nov. 1, Dr. Arthur E. Levine ’70 will take […]
‘Brats’ is a teen idol high school reunion mixed with a bit of envy
When people reunite with friends that they have not seen in decades, maybe from school or clubs, a myriad of feelings may come up. They may feel both happy and sad, nostalgic and resentful, curious and apathetic, along with so many other paradoxes of emotions. However, most people’s reunions are probably not based on being […]
US Open 2024 men’s singles recap: The Sinner takes it all
After two weeks of action and adventure, the final grand slam of 2024, the US Open, has been completed. There are a lot of fascinating results from this tournament that have everyone talking. Namely, people are talking about the winner of the tournament, number one seed Jannik Sinner. While it may not seem so shocking […]
The 76th Emmy Awards were an entertaining love letter to television
On September 15th, the 76th annual Emmy awards aired on ABC. This award show is television’s biggest night of the year, where the very best television programs of 2024 are honored. The ceremony was hosted by “Schitt’s Creek” stars and father-son duo Eugene and Dan Levy. You might think that if you don’t watch a […]
‘Challengers’ is non-stop tension, both athletically and sexually
In tennis terms, love means nothing. When it comes to the tennis-themed drama “Challengers,” the same may also be true, but it could also mean everything. That may seem like an oxymoron, but this film shows emotions and romance all over the place, so who even knows what love actually means anymore. This film was […]
The unofficial guide to attending the US Open
Going to a tennis tournament can be a fun experience, but the best of those experiences can come at a grand slam. A grand slam will have more people, more matches, a bigger space and a lot more excitement than most other tournaments. At least, that is how I feel after attending a grand slam. […]
A recap of the 2023-2024 Broadway season: musicals
On April 30, Tony nominations for the 77th Tony Awards will come out. That is when the public will find out the best of the 2023-2024 theatre season. This season was a particularly crowded one, which means that this year’s Tony Awards will likely be fairly competitive. In particular, this spring has seen a lot […]
A recap of the 2023-2024 Broadway season: plays
The 76th Tony Awards are coming up, with nominations coming out on April 30. That will be when everyone finds out the absolute best of the best when it comes to theater. The announcement is one that all theatre fans are looking forward to. Often, when it comes to the theatre scene and nominations, people […]
‘American Fiction’ has the proper balance of satire and serious emotions
Some stories were made because they were ones that the writer wanted to tell. Other times, the stories are made because the writer is trying to appease the public. In a society that revolves around money, art can fall victim to giving into expectations, which includes stereotypes. That is the case for a struggling author […]
Journalism department holds talk with ‘The Front Runner’ screenwriter
On April 4, journalist and screenwriter Matt Bai spoke at a talk held by the Journalism department moderated by Journalism Program Director Neil Swidey. Bai is a former chief political correspondent for New York Times Magazine and was also a national political columnist for Yahoo! News. Recently, Bai has geared his work more towards screenwriting. […]
96th Oscars recap: a Kenergetic night
2023 was a wonderful year of films. There were hilarious comedies, heart-wrenching dramas, captivating thrillers and more. On March 10, the Oscars aired live from the Dolby Theatre and celebrated the best of these 2023 films. This star-studded event was full of everyone’s favorite celebrities while also serving as a true love letter to 2023’s […]
Boston Globe reporters speak about ‘Murder in Boston’ podcast at Journalism event
On March 7, journalists Evan Allen and Adrian Walker spoke at Brandeis in a talk sponsored by the Brandeis Journalism department. Walker is an Associate Director at The Boston Globe, having worked there since 1989. Allen is an investigative reporter for The Boston Globe, currently working on their Narratives team. Allen previously spoke at Brandeis […]
‘Fellow Travelers’ expertly tells a tragic love story over four decades
The beauty of love can be how it takes over your life. It can consume you until nothing else matters. However, love can also be hard, especially when life throws millions of obstacles your way. That is when a single question remains: Can love conquer all? These are the main themes behind the mini-series “Fellow […]
Oscars 2024: Who will win and who should win
We are now in the month of March, which means that the Academy Awards, commonly known as the Oscars, are just around the corner. The awards will celebrate the best in film for 2023. It was an exciting year for film with a wide variety of exciting films. On March 10, we will find out […]
‘Maestro’ is a flat relationship drama disguised as a biopic
Leonard Bernstein is probably one of the most celebrated conductors and composers of recent history. He has done fantastic and one of a kind work for different orchestras, musicals, movies and more. Bernstein is a musician that deserves to be ranked among the best in American history. That being said, how many people actually know […]
2024 Australian Open recap: Sinner Sinner, chicken dinner
After two weeks of intense tennis matches, another Australian Open has come and gone. I do not know how I will get by without checking tennis scores at five in the morning, but I will soldier on. This year’s Australian Open, which was played from Jan. 14 to 28, turned out to be fairly eventful. […]
