Books I literally couldn’t put down
Hey Hoot Readers … sorry about my previous article. I got a little crazy there. If you’ve been keeping up with my articles this semester, you’ll see they’ve become rather dark. I’m very proud of the work I’ve done (Google “Zach Duvel Hoot” to find them!!!!!!), but I want to spread some positivity for my […]
Letters to a violent fascist
Hoot readers, a monumental day has come. I, an unfortunately avid fan of male manipulator media, have finally viewed the 1999 cult classic “Fight Club.” I was told that I’d enjoy this film and boy did I ever!!!! It was superbly acted and directed, the score slapped, it’s messages were deep and I was thoroughly […]
Well, no one’s laughing now: A ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ review
How’s it going, Hoot readers??? I don’t even know where to begin with this one. You’re reading this because I’m a massive fan of the movie “Joker” (2019) and pitched two Joker-related articles to The Hoot this semester. One would be an analysis of the characters and the other would be a review of its […]
I just don’t know
Hi hi hi my incredible Hoot readers!!!! I’m back for a quick little article. I really should be studying for my upcoming exams, but who doesn’t give into their self-destructive tendencies from time to time? Actually, that’s what this article is about. I got this idea because I really like Heroin … THE SONG!!!!!!!!!!!! BY […]
Some characters from ‘Joker’ (2019)
Salutations my wonderful Hoot readers!!!! I hope you had amazing summers. Mine went by very fast, but I still had time to rewatch one of my favorite films, “Joker” (2019). It’s an embarrassing favorite, but was instrumental in shaping my “chill guy that likes problematic media” persona. Like “Taxi Driver” (1976), which heavily inspires this […]
My unapologetic ‘Star Wars’ opinions
Hello there Hoot readers! I know I have a lot of nerve returning to the Arts Section after last week’s George W. Bush x Timothee Chalamet fanfiction (in print only). However, it’s almost Star Wars Day and like Emperor Palpatine in Episode IX, I have returned … with a vengeance. If you thought the fanfiction […]
I get Marlin and Marlin gets me
Good day, my dear Hoot readers! I hope life is treating you well. I’m doing fine, just procrastinating like usual. After last month’s grand declaration of down-badness and the debauchery of my January article, I thought I’d keep it chill this time. Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about comfort characters. I have really gravitated […]
Top 10 songs I wanna make out to
What’s up Hoot readers? I don’t know about you, but Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and I feel down baaaaad. For whom? I don’t even know at this point. Though, I know what you’re thinking. “Zach? The Sims homewrecker guy? Single on Valentine’s Day?!? That’s crazy!” You’re right, that is crazy, but I […]
Lessons of a ‘Sims 4’ homewrecker
Heyyyyyy Hoot readers, happy 2024!!! I hope you all enjoyed winter break. A staple of every winter break for me is playing “The Sims 4” with my little sister and our friends. If you haven’t heard of “The Sims,” it’s a video game series in which you create characters, whom you guide through simulated lives. […]
Art that eased the pain
Hell-ooooooo Hoot Readers!!!! It’s been a while since I’ve last written to you. The last month and a half has been an emotional roller-coaster, but we are so back! Aside from all the wonderful people in my life (I love you all so much, yes, even you), art has been essential to getting me through […]
How I’d survive a ‘Friday the 13th’ movie
Happy Friday the 13th, Hoot readers! It’s Zach, back for my second article. Given today’s date, I thought I’d write about one of my favorite movie series, “Friday the 13th.” Each film in this 80s slasher movie franchise has the same formula: hockey-masked zombie killer Jason Voorhees slashes a group of teens who foolishly decide […]
Ten reasons why Tom from ‘Succession’ and I would be best friends
Hey Hoot readers! I’m Zach and this is my first article for The Hoot. To begin my time writing for the art’s section, I thought I’d write about my favorite show, “Succession.” If you haven’t watched it, I highly recommend it, as it’s a truly riveting dramedy about money and power in America. It centers […]
