Written by Mercy Wisecup December 19th, 2023 Taylor Swift’s 1989 earned its standing as a pop classic when it debuted in 2014. Not only did 1989 win Album of the Year at the 2015 Grammys, it contains some of Taylor Swift’s biggest hits. Ask anyone to sing “Shake it Off,” “Blank Space,” or “Bad Blood,” and they’ll know the chorus.
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Written by Ethan Lemont December 19th, 2023 It’s hard to believe that at 80-years-old director Martin Scorsese is still making films, with no plans of quitting soon. And he’s not just making standard run-of-the-mill films.. In 2019, he released his crime epic The Irishman, a whopping 209 minutes long. Surely one would think he might slow down after such an
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Written by Ethan Lemont September 28th, 2023 Back in 2007, the film Superbad surprised everyone with a movie that felt like a turning point for comedies. The dialogue was witty, memorable, and contained the perfect amount of raunchiness. The film followed two teenage friends who promised to bring alcohol to a party later that night, but in reality, had no
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Written by Mercy Wisecup Previously featured in The Highlander’s May print issue Since 2021, Marvel has released Spider-man: No Way Home, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Thor: Love and Thunder, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Apart from No Way Home, Wakanda Forever, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, I was
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Written by Ethan Lemont Previously featured in The Highlander’s May print issue After cementing his name in the horror genre with the films Hereditary and Midsommar, director Ari Aster was ready to tackle something new. His latest film, Beau is Afraid, is an absurdist epic that takes the viewer through the life of a middle-aged man, Beau, after receiving the
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Written by Ethan Lemont April 27th, 2023 The John Wick franchise came out of nowhere in 2014 and has rapidly gained popularity over the years since its initial release. In the titular role of John Wick, Keanu Reeves has continued to prove himself as one of the biggest names in the action genre. Chad Stahelski returned to direct John Wick:
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Written by Asher Kaftan April 20th, 2023 I have known Seaholm junior Ian Weinberg since elementary school, and his writing has always impressed me. Recently, Weinberg released his first book, Invest early to Grow your Wealth. His book develops the fundamental principles of investing while keeping a young audience engaged. Weinberg revolutionizes investing books, throwing out the overly-complicated language while
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Written by Aya Marie April 18th, 2023 The following does not contain any spoilers. In April 2019, the world was introduced to a comedic and exciting film about the 1939 DC original character, Captain Marvel. David Sandberg’s Shazam! was one of a kind, allowing both old and new DC fans to connect with superheroes unlike any film made prior. As
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Written by Avery Allen March 21, 2023 Spoiler Alert Bella Ramsey, commonly known for their character Ellie in HBO’s The Last of Us, has showcased their remarkable talent once again with a role in the short film Requiem. Directed by Em Gilbertson and Laura Jayne Tunbridge, the 24-minute horror short was originally released in 2021 but was recently uploaded on
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Written by Avery Allen March 16, 2023 On February 23, 2023, Gracie Abrams released her debut album ‘Good Riddance’ with Aaron Desner as producer and co-writer. Despite this being her first album, she’s not a newcomer in the music industry. Abrams had a taste of fame after releasing her EPs, ‘Minor’ and ‘This is What it Feels Like’. Singles such
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