‘13’ is predictable, but full of youthful energy and toe tapping numbers
In 2008, “13” premiered on Broadway with the entire cast being made up of tweens and teens. Even though it closed after only two months, it captured the hearts of many fans. Fourteen years later, this musical has hit the big screen. Audiences across the world can now see “13,” a tale of what it […]
‘See How They Run’ is a classic cheesy murder mystery with delightful humor
“A who dunnit. You’ve seen one, you’ve seen them all.” This is a line repeated a couple of times in the film “See How They Run” and is kind of a nod to the audience of what to expect from this film. Murder mysteries have been done to death by this point, pun intended. That […]
The downfall of Ned Fulmer and the myth of the wife guy
If you have been on Youtube for a while, I’m sure you’ve heard of the Try Guys. Started in 2014, this group of four guys, Eugene Lee Yang, Keith Habersberger, Ned Fulmer, and Zach Kornfeld, met at Buzzfeed and went on to start their own wildly successful channel. Currently, they have almost 8 million subscribers […]
Venice Film Festival and what you should expect for films in the fall
Summer is about to end which means we are heading into fall. Not only is this a transition for the weather, but it is also a transition for film. When we enter into the fall, we are entering into the beginning of the Oscar contenders. A sign that the higher tier films are coming is […]
Emmys recap: a celebration of the best that television has to offer
There are a lot of television shows out there and it can be hard to decide which one to watch. That is why it is nice to have a reliable opinion on the matter. This is where the Emmy Awards come in. The Emmys celebrate the absolute best in television every year. The 74th Annual […]
U.S. Open Recap: the big wins and the big losses
The last two weeks have surely been a rollercoaster for the tennis world. It was the final Grand Slam of the year: the U.S. Open. Even though the year is not over for the tennis players, this is the last of the big tournaments. It was certainly a great way to cap off 2022’s Grand […]
‘Uncoupled’ is television rom com with some important messages
Nobody likes going through a breakup. It can be a slap in the face for someone you love to just leave. Not only is it difficult to deal with the end of an era, but it can be even more difficult to start over. That is the premise for the television show “Uncoupled.” Released on […]
Student Union elections
The Student Union is currently hosting its fall elections; there are 24 open positions for the Senate, three Judiciary seats available and two Allocations Board seats open. Voting will be held on Sept. 14. For this round of elections, students could run for the Class of 2026 Senator position, Class of 2025 Senator Position […]
‘Under The Banner of Heaven’ is a gripping tale of true crime and faith
In 1984, Brenda Lafferty and her 15-month-old daughter Erica were murdered in their home. Brenda was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, commonly known as Mormons. She was married to Allen Lafferty, whose family was highly regarded in the Mormon community in Utah. At least they were—until they met some […]
‘Elvis’ is a dazzling tribute to the king of rock ‘n’ roll
Elvis Presley is a man who held many titles. He was a singer, an actor, a soldier and an icon. He has left a real mark on music history, and there may never be a musician as revolutionary ever again. From the outside, it might have seemed like he had it all, but he faced […]
U.S. Open preview: Who will be lifting the big trophy?
It has been quite the year for tennis, and now we are at the final grand slam of 2022. Hosted in New York every year for almost a century, the U.S. Open is always a big event. 128 men and 128 women enter the main draw annually, but only one of each gender will emerge […]
Hold Thy Peace’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ was a night of magical storytelling
Fairies, lovers and donkeys, oh my! “A Midsummer’s Night’s Dream” is one of William Shakespeare’s most well known plays, and this classic comedy was recently brought to Brandeis. Hold Thy Peace, Brandeis’s Shakespeare theatre group, put on a production of this play, directed by Sabrina Goldsmith ’25 and assistant directed by Laurel Davidoff ’25, from […]
The ‘iCarly’ revival is back with more wonderful nostalgia
In five, four, three, two … Carly Shay (Miranda Cosgrove) is back with her wacky adventures in the “iCarly” revival. The original television series premiered in 2007 and explored what it is like to be a teenager with a successful web show. In 2021, the show came back to show what it is like to […]
‘CODA’ is an Oscar winner with a lot of heart
Although “CODA” was released on August 13, 2021, people are still talking about it over half a year later. Just a few weeks ago, “CODA” won Best Picture at the Oscars, along with Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor for Troy Kotsur. Most of the films in Oscar season usually come out in the […]
The 94th Oscars brought the stars and the slaps
After months of speculation, it all came down to this one night. On March 27, the 94th annual Academy Awards ceremony was held at the Dolby Theater. The ceremony celebrated the best in film for 2021 and this certainly was an entertaining show. Hosted by Amy Schumer, Wanda Sykes and Regina Hall, this show made […]
The simple joy of Wordle and its variants
Word games have existed for centuries, from the basic hangman to the exciting Scrabble. Now, there’s a word game for the modern age, the game of Wordle. If you have been on Twitter recently, you have probably seen Wordle as a top 10 trend, or you’ve seen people tweeting random green and yellow boxes. These […]
‘King Richard’ is a formulaic biopic from a unique perspective
Serena and Venus Williams are two of the greatest tennis players of all time. However, it was quite the uphill battle to get where they are now. “King Richard” explores how their father, Richard Williams, helped them on their journey to success. Through his unorthodox methods and his relentless pushing, he helped make sure his […]
The 94th Oscars: what will win and what should win?
It is that time of year again! Oscar season is once again upon us. On March 27, 2022, the 94th Academy Awards will be held at the Dolby Theatre and will air on ABC. All of Hollywood comes together to honor the best in film from 2021. Nominees came out on February 8, and that […]
The new ‘West Side Story’ is a well crafted but unnecessary remake
It has been over 50 years since film audiences were introduced to the tragic love story of Tony and Maria. “West Side Story” originally premiered on Broadway in 1957, with six Tony nominations and two wins. In 1961, the critically acclaimed musical was adapted for the big screen and won 10 Oscars, including Best Picture, […]
Watching season three of ‘Too Hot To Handle’ made me lose brain cells
Reality dating shows have been evolving over the years, but the essence of all of them is attractive, narcissistic people falling for other attractive, narcissistic people. Nevertheless, they remain popular and people become entranced by these shows. Netflix’s “Too Hot To Handle” has put a twist on the genre. They have to make a connection […]
