If you know me, you know it is not hard to make me laugh. But it is a real challenge to make me laugh so hard that tears stream down my face. A challenge that the Staples Players’ met within the first...
Tim Burton’s original “Beetlejuice” is considered a cult classic among fans of horror and comedy, myself included. So, when the sequel, “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” was announced, I couldn’t...
Tragic news struck last year when Netflix announced that “The Office” would be leaving Netflix on Jan. 1, 2021. “The Office” fans found this information to be a ticking time bomb, as they did not...
For those who love binge-watching comedy and politics, the wait is finally over for the new up-and-coming show, “The Politician.” As of Sept. 27, 2019, it is available for viewing on Netflix.
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Once you’ve watched enough coming-of-age comedies, the expectations of the genre are clear. Take a couple of loveable misfit best friends. Give them a high stakes goal, usually based on alcohol or sex,...
By Bailey Blaikie '19
“A Simple Favor,” starring Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick, is about two moms who each have a son the same age. While it was pitched as a thriller in the trailer, I entered...
By Jack Lev ’20 and Teddy Dienst ’20
Pro (Teddy):
From the first second it started, all I saw were thrilling action scenes ranging from people getting shot to getting their heads cut off by a...
By Alexandra Sprouls ’19
Michael Scott. Jim Halpert. Dwight Schrute. Pam Beesly. What do these names all have in common? They are all recognizable characters from the hit NBC television show, “The...
By Molly Mahoney ’18
Whether it’s The Onion, Key and Peele or Saturday Night Live, all of these are bound to leave an audience tearing up from laughter. However, each one’s comedy is rooted...
