97th Academy Awards fashion highlights
On March 2, the 97th Academy Awards took place. This awards show is entertainment’s biggest night, which means that some of the most notable celebrities are in attendance, and they are always dressed to the nines. There is always a wide variety of looks at these awards shows, from elegant simplicity to the most wild […]
97th Academy Awards recap
On March 2, the biggest night of the year for Hollywood took place: the 97th Annual Academy Awards, more commonly known as the Oscars. 2024 was an exciting year for film, and the Oscars are the night where the best of these films receive worthy, or possibly not so worthy, recognition. This event was a […]
Oscar predictions 2025: Who will win and who should win?
2024 was filled with many sensational films, and now is the time to recognize the cream of the crop. The 97th Academy Awards are coming up on March 2nd, and there are a lot of interesting races this year. Some categories may practically be a lock, while others will be debated about until a name […]
Season three of ‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’ is a bit messy, but so is college
Early on in my freshman year of college, the first season of “The Sex Lives of College Girls,” a series about four freshmen in college, came out. I was instantly hooked, and was glad I found a television series about a group of fun women going through some situations that I was going through and […]
Australian Open 2025 men’s draw recap: Ding, ding, ding, we have a Sinner!
The month of January just finished up, which means another Australian Open has finished up. This tournament is the one that kicks off the new year for professional tennis and sets the tone for what may happen for the sport. This year, the tone was set the same way it was last year, as world […]
Comedian Mekki Leeper performs at Brandeis
On Jan. 18, stand-up comedian Mekki Leeper performed at Brandeis in the Spingold Theater. The event was organized by the Campus Activities Board (CAB). Leeper is known for his main roles in Amazon’s “Jury Duty” and Max’s “The Sex Lives of College Girls.” He is also currently starring in NBC’s “St. Denis Medical.” Leeper’s opening […]
‘A Real Pain’ is a real pleasure
Family history can be what makes every individual who they are, and their current relationship with family can be what guides them in life. This sentiment is prevalent in the dramedy “A Real Pain,” with the title reflecting the difficulties that many family members may face with each other. Starring Jesse Eisenberg, who also wrote […]
‘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 […]
