This again?: “Happy Death Day 2U”
EntertainmentReviews February 18, 2019
BY KAREN SUROS “Happy Death Day” resurfaced with a sequel, “Happy Death Day 2U,” on February 13. The mystery-slasher hybrid is rated PG-13 and follows Tree Gelbman (Jessica Rothe) as she navigates her way through a time loop— again. For those who have seen the first movie, it may... Read more
“Hamilton” changes the game: “The Room Where It Happens” has now become a little more accessible to a few more people
EntertainmentReviews February 17, 2019
BY ALEXANDRA SANSONE Traveling from Cooper City to Orlando to see “Hamilton,” the Bruno Mars of Broadway, was a small cost to pay in addition to the astronomical ticket price. After hearing the soundtrack for the first time my freshman year, it became a dream of mine to see... Read more
“Imagine” this: “Thank U, Next” is possibly Ariana Grande’s most vulnerable album to date
EntertainmentReviews February 15, 2019
BY ALEXANDRA SANSONE Listening to Ariana Grande’s newest musical collection has me singing to the significant other that I don’t have but am suddenly itching to fight with. Having been released only six months after her previous album, “Sweetener,” Grande shows a side usually kept hidden from the masses.... Read more
CCHS Thespians break through with their emotional rendition of “Daybreak”
EntertainmentReviews February 12, 2019
BY KAYLA GATES From the moment the curtains opened, audiences knew they were in for a show. The CCHS Thespians exceeded expectations, delivering an exceptional performance of “Daybreak,” which told a powerful story viewers are sure to enjoy. Nick Ibanez starred as John Delaney, a convicted murderer who awaits... Read more
“The World’s Best”: A new TV series featuring most of the countries around the globe
EntertainmentReviews February 5, 2019
BY SOFIA MENDEZ On February 3, after the Super Bowl LII game, “The World’s Best” TV show aired its first episode on CBS, leaving the audience wanting more. Executive producers Mark Burnett and Mike Darnell— who are behind the well-known franchises “American Idol,” “So You Think You Can Dance”... Read more
“Ted Bundy Tapes”: Netflix’s cover on the case
EntertainmentReviews February 2, 2019
BY ELENA VALDEZ Ted Bundy: former social worker, political campaign activist, law student and— most notably— one of America’s most infamous serial killers. The serial killer who terrorized young women from Washington to Florida has managed to score a Netflix special. The four-part series, “Conversations with a Killer: Ted... Read more
“You” is not as good as the hype, but worth seeing
EntertainmentReviews January 22, 2019
BY ISABELLA MARCON In late December, Netflix released another original television show, “You,” to add to their seemingly endless collection of original movies and shows. The show has since become a sensation with generally positive reviews online and in print media. The favorable buzz around “You” is justifiable to... Read more
“Marvel Universe Live!”: South Florida is in for a Marvel-ous show
EntertainmentReviews January 21, 2019
BY SOFIA MENDEZ These past few weekdays, the BB&T Center was packed with Marvel fans for the one-and-only “Marvel Universe Live!” action performance. Marvel has brought more than 25 characters to life in an out-of-this-world performance of stunts and special effects. With the villains coming through, Spider-Man, Doctor Strange,... Read more
Netflix series brings new meaning to “Sex Education”
EntertainmentReviews January 19, 2019
BY KAREN SUROS To a lot of teenagers, the words “sex education” bring back memories of that awkward but brief class their gym teacher was required to give them. Think Coach Carr in “Mean Girls”: “Don’t have sex, because you will get pregnant and die! Don’t have sex in... Read more
Inescapable entertainment: Though somewhat faulty, “Escape Room” remains incredibly thrilling and entertaining
EntertainmentReviews January 17, 2019
BY ALEXANDRA SANSONE The recent film “Escape Room” leaves no room for boredom, despite having its rough patches. The movie centers around a group of six carefully chosen individuals who have all accepted the challenge of making their way through the most difficult escape room in the world, created... Read more