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‘Companion’ Review: Is Sophie Thatcher a star in the making?


‘Companion’ Review: Is Sophie Thatcher a star in the making?

By Aydan Cantu Two months after starring in the A24-Hugh Grant-led thriller, Heretic, actress Sophie Thatcher leads her film, Companion, which opened in theaters on January 31. The film follows Iris (Thatcher) and her boyfriend, Josh (Jack Quaid) on a weekend getaway at a remote cabin, when things go wrong. The best thing about this […]

REVIEW: Nosferatu fails to succumb its viewer to the darkness


REVIEW: Nosferatu fails to succumb its viewer to the darkness

By Aydan Cantu Alongside Jordan Peele and Ari Aster, Robert Eggers is one of the most acclaimed horror filmmakers today. His latest film, Nosferatu, an adaptation of the 1922 silent film directed by F.W. Murnau, houses a packed cast with the likes of Lily-Rose Depp, Nicholas Hoult, Bill Skarsgård, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Emma Corrin, Ralph Ineson, […]

Joker: Folie à Deux: Masterpiece or Mess? 


Joker: Folie à Deux: Masterpiece or Mess? 

By Aydan Cantu  Five years after its predecessor took the world by storm, does Joker: Folie à Deux live up to its expectations? Many will tell you no, but I say yes! When the first film was released, I was blown away by it. It was unlike any movie I’d seen before and the same […]

REVIEW: Netflix 2024 best women empowered movie yet


REVIEW: Netflix 2024 best women empowered movie yet

By Angelyce House  A dark fairytale came to life and was released March 8, starring Millie Bobby Brown as Elodie. Damsel, a Netflix original one of the top 10 today. The movie Damsel embraces a strong message of women empowerment, showing Elodie’s (Bobby Brown) fight for her life.  This young woman Elodie (Bobby Brown) lives […]

Review: Chick-fil-A new drink for summer


Review: Chick-fil-A new drink for summer

By Brooke Vande Loo Chick-fil-A recently came out with a new drink, the Cherry Berry Lemonade. Adding a new lemonade was a great idea with summer coming up. Considering how popular their regular lemonade is, it was a great addition to the menu.  The Cherry Berry Lemonade contains little pieces of blueberry, cherry and cranberries. […]

REVIEW: ‘Wonka’ is worth a watch


REVIEW: ‘Wonka’ is worth a watch

By Evelyn Velazquez Have you ever had chocolate like this? Willy Wonka is portrayed by French-American actor, Timothee Chalamet in 2023’s film Wonka. It begins with an oceanic journey across nations, landing 22-year-old Wonka in the setting of the movie, England. We know this because almost all the actors have a British accent and the […]

REVIEW: Walmart brand TV stand


REVIEW: Walmart brand TV stand

By Emma Olberg Looking for a new tv stand, but don’t want to spend a fortune? Look no further than your local Walmart. ‘Mainstays,’ an exclusive Walmart brand, offers different types of home furniture, such as shelves, desks, couches, and side tables.  The Parsons 42-inch TV stand is available in multiple colors and is affordably […]

REVIEW: Don’t waste your money on McDonald’s new Bacon Cajun Ranch McCrispy


REVIEW: Don’t waste your money on McDonald’s new Bacon Cajun Ranch McCrispy

by Sophia Nahorski McDonald’s has introduced yet another variation of their classic McCrispy which includes a piece of crispy chicken on a toasted potato roll, and of course, the classic McDonald’s pickle. But, this new version is like nothing ever seen before at McDonald’s. The Bacon Cajun Ranch McCrispy is just like the classic McCrispy, […]

REVIEW: Is Dunkin’s new Kiwi Watermelon Refresher any good?


REVIEW: Is Dunkin’s new Kiwi Watermelon Refresher any good?

By Nela Sedlarova Dunkin’ will soon be releasing a new drink: the Kiwi Watermelon refresher. Come see what this new drink is all about. This new drink contains a slightly sour kiwi taste at first and then begins to taste like a sweet watermelon that perfectly refreshes your body after a few sips, which is […]

REVIEW: New Quest bar great, but not for the price


REVIEW: New Quest bar great, but not for the price

By Sasha Semanision For people who want to live a healthy lifestyle, finding snacks that are healthy, tasty and convenient is important. Protein bars are a popular option, and there are many to choose from. As a regular consumer of Quest protein bars, I decided to see how one of their new flavors, dipped chocolate […]