From flicker to flame: Former One Direction bandmate takes the stage as a solo artist
EntertainmentReviews September 27, 2018
BY EMMA FRANZ The lights grew dim and the cheers from the crowd increased in volume as fans stood to welcome Niall Horan to the stage. Even the horrid 90-degree weather could not stop these dedicated concert-goers from attending the Flicker World Tour, which had its last show at... Read more
2K goes for a slam dunk with “NBA 2K19”
EntertainmentReviews September 15, 2018
BY RYAN MERARD One of the most highly anticipated sports video game has made its annual comeback. Available for pre-order September 7 and officially released September 11, NBA 2K19 was released on PlayStation, Xbox and PC through gaming company 2K. This year’s copy of the game marks its 20-year... Read more
“Sierra Burgess Is a Loser”: There’s more to movies than meets the eye
EntertainmentReviews September 15, 2018
BY KAREN SUROS “Sierra Burgess Is a Loser” seems to be the latest and greatest in the teen rom-com movie craze. It follows the story of Sierra Burgess, played by Shannon Purser, a smart yet unpopular high school student who receives a wrong number text that spurs a whirlwind... Read more
LeBron James scores again, collaborating with HBO to debut in “The Shop”
EntertainmentReviews September 6, 2018
BY RYAN MERARD LeBron James, three-time National Basketball Association (NBA) champion and holder of four Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards, is mainly known for his actions on the court. But James has recently been making major moves off the court. He has performed many actions in our society from... Read more
Muppets, murders and Melissa McCarthy
EntertainmentReviews September 4, 2018
BY GENNA NORDLING “The Happytime Murders” is a raunchy spin on the beloved “Muppets” franchise. Starring Melissa McCarthy, Elizabeth Banks and Maya Rudolph, the crime comedy cracked some good jokes, but the rest of the movie was too dirty to actually laugh. Phil Philips (a puppet) and Connie Edwards... Read more
BY ABBIE TUSCHMAN For their first ever summer production, the CCHS Thespians put on “Almost, Maine” by John Cariani. The piece, made up of nine short plays, takes place in Almost, Maine. Almost is a township that is not quite a town because its residents never got around to... Read more
BY KAREN SUROS Anyone looking for their next favorite movie might just find it in Netflix’s new teen romantic comedy “To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before.” Lara Jean Covey (Lana Condor) is your average teenage girl: she lives with her loving family, has a few close friends at... Read more
BY ISABELLA MARCON “Disenchantment” is an irreverent take on the fairy-tale genre by “The Simpsons” creator Matt Groening. The Netflix original reimagines the old-fashioned fairy tale into a quirky comedy series influenced by modern-day culture. Over the course of 10 episodes, viewers follow Princess Bean and her sidekicks, Elfo... Read more
“Crazy Rich Asians”: A film wealthy in success
EntertainmentReviews August 25, 2018
BY KAYLA GATES Romantic comedies, especially those that are successful, have become a rare sight at the box office. “Crazy Rich Asians,” however, has exceeded expectations, shedding a new light on the genre. “Crazy Rich Asians” is not your average romantic comedy or even Hollywood film for that matter.... Read more
Panic! At the Disco “Pray For The Wicked” tour made for a wicked concert
EntertainmentReviews August 24, 2018
BY ALEXANDRA SANSONE In a world of people content with viewing events from their dimly lit screens, attending concerts has seemed almost pointless. But Panic! At the Disco (PATD) has made it very clear that attending their shows will result in a truly wicked time. There are some events... Read more