TV & film awards seasons are about to heat up, and this episode has the perfect snack to for a winning evening. Continue reading Cooking Is A Science & I’m No Scientist, S1E8: “It will be a hot time in your cold home tonight” [VIDEO]
Infusing traditional French pastries with Asian flavors like matcha and durian, Sweet General is a sweet tooth’s paradise. Continue reading Green Eats #3: Sweet General reinvents French classics with Asian grandeur [REVIEW]
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
It’s been a while since ‘Edward Scissorhands’ warmed the hearts of the world through its story of mismatched love. It’s been a while since you’ve fallen in love so strongly with a movie such as this one. Continue reading REVIEW: ‘Edward Scissorhands’ still cuts through artificiality of most love stories
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to watch some fantastic movies about love that are full of great music too. Continue reading REVIEW: Romantic movies, spirited music can rock your Valentine’s Day
You’re all set to win over the heart of that someone special after you whip up a batch of these delicious heart-shaped meringues. Continue reading Cooking Is A Science & I’m No Scientist, S1E7: “How heart could it be to make a meringue?” [VIDEO]
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
Setting the standard for many medical dramas produced today, ‘ER’ turned a hospital into a world of its own. Continue reading REVIEW: ‘ER’ remains most realistically talented depiction of life’s hardships
Pearl Charles’ latest — ‘Magic Mirror’ — may capture the songstress’ signature country style, but it has little more up its sleeve than that. Continue reading REVIEW: ‘Magic Mirror’ fails to reflect the majestic potential it promises
It’s a brand new year, so for those looking for a fresh start, a delicious, healthy option for granola bars is here. Continue reading Cooking Is A Science & I’m No Scientist, S1E6: “These guilt-free granola bars are to DIE-t for!” [VIDEO]
Based on true events, ‘Radium Girls’ tells the story of Bessie & Josephine Cavallo in their struggle to fight for the just treatment of workers at the American Radium company after finding out the radioactive material that employees work with is dangerous. Continue reading REVIEW: ‘Radium Girls’ fails to fully capture unique story of feminism
‘The Invitation’ is a disarming night that you will not soon forget, complete with an unsettling slow burn that contradicts the jump scares of traditional horror films. Continue reading REVIEW: ‘Invitation’ slowly reaches out to you & refuses to ever let go
Allow the 1947 classic ‘Miracle on 34th Street’ to remind you of the magic of the Christmas season this holiday season. Continue reading REVIEW: ‘Miracle on 34th Street’ remains a miracle of a holiday film
Just because high school was seemingly cancelled this year doesn’t mean that Netflix’s ‘The Prom’ will follow suit, complete with a cast & chorus line that will have you out of your seat. Continue reading REVIEW: Netflix’s ‘Prom’ brings to life high school tradition of song, dance
Whether you’re in the mood for a hot night at home or a quiet night of hot cocoa this holiday season, these jazz collections are the perfect gift. Continue reading REVIEW: Jazz artists deliver the perfect holiday gift that you were wishing for
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
Fruitcake has historically become the Hershey kiss of death during the holiday season. In this episode, we deliver the goods that will allow you to serve up a fruitcake that the whole family will enjoy! Continue reading Cooking Is A Science & I’m No Scientist, S1E5: “You can have your fruitcake & eat it too!” [VIDEO]
Find some time for family this holiday season with the incomparable ‘The Princess Bride,’ a comedic love story with enough ingredients for everyone at your seasonal get together. Continue reading REVIEW: ‘Princess Bride’ lives happily ever after as perfect family film
Looking to introduce some plant-based side dishes to your Thanksgiving feast or simply tread the unbeaten path? Oakbrook’s Seasons 52 is your next destination, blurring the lines between modern ingredients and traditional fare. Continue reading Green Eats #2: Seasons 52 makes plant-based Thanksgiving a dream come true [REVIEW]
As the winter starts to settle in on the holiday season, Rebecca Anderson prepares a breakfast dish that will stave off the cold & give you the energy to do everything that the chilly days demand. Continue reading Cooking Is A Science & I’m No Scientist, S1E4: “Out of the pan — these pancakes are fire!” [VIDEO]
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
In the third episode of the Howl’s premier cooking program, Rebecca Anderson pours viewers a cup of S’more-inspired hot chocolate — the perfect guest for a chilly autumn & winter season! Continue reading Cooking Is A Science & I’m No Scientist, S1E3: “You’ll want S’more of this hot chocolate!” [VIDEO]
Wilco’s 1999 studio album ‘Summerteeth’ represented a grand departure from the band’s earlier sound, and a reissue of the transformation captures every technical & emotional moment. Continue reading REVIEW: Wilco’s ‘Summerteeth’ reissue is a biting, reflective diary of musical growth
English pop singer Sam Smith’s third studio album release ‘Love Goes’ on October 30th brings yet another side of the musician’s talent to light. Continue reading REVIEW: Sam Smith growing musically, emotionally with latest ‘Love Goes’
The oddity of Reid’s ‘I’m Thinking of Ending Things’ novel finds a similarly unique home on Netflix as Charlie Kaufman’s latest abnormal adaptation. Continue reading REVIEW: Quirky ‘I’m Thinking of Ending Things’ pales in comparison to even quirkier novel
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
Join Rebecca Anderson has she shares some BOO-tiful dessert tips that are sure to haunt your Halloween hangouts this season. Continue reading Cooking Is A Science & I’m No Scientist, S1E2: “This dessert is SCARY good!” [VIDEO]
If you’re in search of the most innovative or skillfully crafted dishes to savor the charm of this beautiful season, it might be worthwhile to turn your attention to fall’s most beloved ingredient: pumpkin. GREEN EATS carves out some space for you to make the most of the season! Continue reading Green Eats #1: Three pumpkin dishes you have to try this fall [REVIEW]
East’s new slam poetry class provides students with a new opportunity to allow themselves to be heard while in remote learning. Continue reading Slam poetry class allows young poets to be heard even in remote learning
As remote learning changes the face of public education, the school’s band & choir students find that they’ll be making music like they never have before. Continue reading East band, choir students pivot with new expectations in remote learning
The release of Taylor Swift’s latest folk-indie album ‘Folklore’ urges us to look back on the nearly 15 years the artist has spent at center stage of the music industry. Continue reading REVIEW: She never goes out of style — Taylor Swift through the years
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
On the inaugural episode of the Howl’s very own cooking program, Rebecca Anderson puts an autumn spin on a classic dessert. Continue reading Cooking Is A Science & I’m No Scientist, S1E1: “You say you can’t make cupcakes? Oh, yes, pecan!” [VIDEO]
Charlie Kaufman’s latest project ‘I’m Thinking of Ending Things’ provides an eerie look into the layers of the mind throughout the course of a mysterious evening. Continue reading REVIEW: ‘I’m Thinking of Ending Things’ exists as a disturbing, masterful project
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
The 1989 dark comedy ‘Heathers’ paints a deadly portrait of high school popularity, romance, and friendship. Continue reading REVIEW: ‘Heathers’ treads a dark yet comedic path of high school life
If you’re looking for a restaurant to be your gateway into the growing world of plant-based eating — one that transitions seamlessly from in-person dining to takeout — Naperville’s Empire Burgers is bound to be a worthy start. A blend of upscale cooking and innovation that skillfully delivers both flavor and sophistication, it’s the ultimate place to find the veggie burger of your dreams. Continue reading REVIEW: Naperville’s Empire Burgers showcases what takeout should be
East’s March 9th Poetry Day allowed students the chance to workshop & perform their poetry on the high school stage. Continue reading Student poetry takes center stage during East’s 4th annual Poetry Day
You may or may not have heard of this 2002 animated film, but there’s a reason ‘Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron’ deserves your attention. Continue reading REVIEW: Why ‘Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron’ is an underrated classic
In a current climate where mainstream media seems endlessly under attack, HBO’s ‘The Newsroom’ has the scoop: News can be great again. Continue reading REVIEW: ‘Newsroom’ provides a fresh look at what it means to do the news
