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Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande bring life to the iconic roles of Elphaba and Glinda, on screen.

‘Wicked’ set to fly in theaters: A Broadway classic brought to the big screen

Bailey Lillvis ’27, Staff Writer November 23, 2024

The first film adaptation of the award-winning and beloved Broadway show, ‘Wicked’ is set to break records and attract old and new fans alike, this Thanksgiving. Pop star Ariana Grande and Broadway...

The Abundance Film will be screened all across the country, coming to Westport Nov. 14. (Photo contributed by Farmlink Project)

‘Abundance’: The Farmlink Project empowers social impact by cinematically transforming food waste

Zoe Alpert '25, Broadcast Manager December 5, 2023

Walking into your pantry or fridge, it's easy to overlook the excess of fresh food that most of us are lucky enough to have at our fingertips. However, for many, this isn’t the case. In fact, we’re...

The Five Nights At Freddy’s movie excites eager fans as its released just in time for halloween. (Graphic by Shivali Kanthan '24)

October media excites with new releases

Zoe Alpert ’25, Broadcast Director November 13, 2023

Brent Faiyaz album ‘Larger Than Life’ pleases fans  Brent Faiyaz released his third studio album, Larger Than Life on Oct. 27. Fans got 14 new songs after Faiyaz’s surprise announcement via Instagram...

This summer, upcoming anticipated films such as live action versions of “Barbie,” “The Little Mermaid,” and the sequel “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” are set to be released, stirring both fans’ excitement and criticism.

Anticipated summer movies incite buzz among film fans

Anna Kercher ’25, Associate Paper Managing Editor May 31, 2023

The comforting smell of buttered popcorn floats through the air as you sink back into your red leather reclining seat, leaning back as the lights dim low and the screen glows with promise. Get ready to...

Through my Black history month movie list, I aimed to educate myself as well as give myself an excuse to watch movies that have long since been on my list. Out of all of the movies I watched, “The Last Black Man in San Francisco” was by far my favorite. The film’s dazzling cinematography and heartfelt plot made it a truly unique production.

Black history month movie list proves to be insightful, thought-provoking

Eliza Barr ’21, Photography director March 9, 2021

Afraid another Black history month at Staples would again pass unrecognized, I decided to take matters into my own hands. At first I wasn’t exactly sure how to do this; I had no idea how to tackle such...

1917 hit theaters over a month ago and has taken the film industry by storm. In a race against time, two men must halt a British attack that is bound to lose thousands of soldiers.

‘1917’ captivates audiences, claims multiple Oscars

Ethan Frank ’20 February 28, 2020

Ten Academy Award nominations. Over $200 million at the box office. Golden Globe wins in the two most important categories. Director Sam Mendes’ “1917” has taken the film industry by storm, and his...

Anticipation runs high for these four upcoming movies

Anticipation runs high for these four upcoming movies

Julia Kasabian ’21 January 21, 2019

This year, highly anticipated movies are coming to theaters, from animated stories to superhero powerhouses. Fans are counting down the days until the films arrive. These movies are what I believe are...

Found Footage Festival captivates Toquet Hall audience

Found Footage Festival captivates Toquet Hall audience

October 8, 2018

By Katie Howard '19 and Melanie Lust '19

September 11, 2018 - Richie Merritt (White Boy Rick, right) and Matthew McConaughey (Richard Wershe Sr.) star in Columbia Pictures' and Studio 8's WHITE BOY RICK. from Sony publicity site

“White Boy Rick” showcases intelligent thought process in cinematic structure

October 4, 2018

By Seth McCoy ’19 Director Yann Demange’s “White Boy Rick” delivers the stranger-than-fiction true story of a 15 year old drug kingpin in crack-cocaine dominated Detroit, Michigan during the...

Adrift: Lost at sea movie leaves viewers lost

Adrift: Lost at sea movie leaves viewers lost

June 12, 2018

By Isabella Bullock '19 As I sat in the rather empty theater, I waited for the trailers of upcoming films to end so the film, “Adrift,” would begin. I had been convinced by the media after being...

“Tully”: the painful story of realistic motherhood

“Tully”: the painful story of realistic motherhood

June 10, 2018

By Isabella Bullock '19 The first time I went to see this movie, I drove all the way to the theater on a Friday night only to find out that the seats were all sold out. The second time I went was on...

Wes Anderson’s style of directing

Wes Anderson’s style of directing

April 25, 2018

By Celia Block ’20

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