The 93rd Academy Awards were lackluster, dull, and outright flippant at times. And the pandemic is not to blame. Continue reading OPINION: 93rd Oscars amount to no more than messy award show politics
Despite an initial lapse in new releases, Hollywood recovered from the pandemic slowdown and produced several high quality films in 2020 and early 2021, making this year’s Oscars race the most unpredictable in recent history. Continue reading OPINION: ‘Minari,’ ‘PYW,’ and ‘Chicago 7’ emerge as frontrunners in chaotic Oscar race
Despite being caught in several sticky situations, the Grammys provided a lively, female-empowering show as they long to break free of their muddied reputation. Continue reading OPINION: Controversial Grammys make strides toward inclusion, entertainment
Tom Hanks is undeniably a true pioneer of American film, a fact that substantial turbulence in 2020 only solidified. Continue reading OPINION: In uncertain times, Tom Hanks continues to deliver talent, hope
In the days of intense competition, petty fights, and entertaining personalities, there is a much bigger lesson to be learned beyond the cameras of reality television. Continue reading OPINION: Reality television serves as a lens into the current state of our society
Documenting the overlooked history of a timeless classic, ‘MANK’ follows an alcoholic writer as he attempts to finish a screenplay like no other. Continue reading REVIEW: ‘MANK’ is an enthusiastic, timely reflection of its iconic source material
With lively, fast-paced dialogue boasted by a one-of-a-kind cast, ‘Arrested Development’ is the underrated comedy that every family needs in order to weather the holiday onslaught of get-togethers that are sure to come this season. Continue reading REVIEW: ‘Arrested Development’ puts ambitious spin on dysfunctional family comedy
Foreign films have generally turned off Western audiences, but these horrific takes on the industry has scary movie fans tuning in! Continue reading REVIEW: ‘Host,’ ‘A Girl Walks Home Alone’ prove foreign cinema has worth
The horror genre has been flooded over time with its stereotypical tropes, and yet some brave films utilize those recognizable film ingredients to great effect in meta horror films. Continue reading REVIEW: Meta horror films save the genre through creativity, intelligence
Over the course of years, the portrayal of teenagers in Hollywood films has ranged from the stereotypical to the authentic. As if! Continue reading Growing Pains: By way of Hollywood, teenagers have come a long way
MOSAIC hosted International Fest on Friday, January 31st, at Oswego East. Continue reading Annual International Fest unites East students with food, music & diversity
Meant to celebrate the best & brightest that the music industry can offer each year, this year’s Grammys turned out to recognize only what was popular in 2019. Continue reading OPINION: The Grammys were little more than a yearbook for the cool kids
In order to diversify East’s future graduates & prepare them for the real world, a fine arts elective should become a graduation requirement. Continue reading OPINION: Fine arts courses should be a graduation requirement at East
As senior athletes commit to a future in college athletics, they also look back upon the path that got them here & how others could follow in their footsteps. Continue reading Senior athletes gear up for college play, offer advice to underclassmen
Biopic ‘Harriet’ succeeds when it comes to Hollywood’s approach to the biographical film but fails as an earnest, honest representation of the famous figure. Continue reading REVIEW: Acting & script rescue ‘Harriet’ from uneven, inaccurate storytelling
With so many options for classes, students are able to personalize their high school academia to fit their desired career path and future as a whole, but it can lead to a number of students dropping courses at the last minute, sometimes well into the semester. And the reasons why can be varied indeed. Continue reading Students, staff consider the impact, cause of students dropping classes
