Kirollos Wasef (9) | STAFF REPORTER
Winter break is just around the corner, bringing about the perfect time to watch some great films. While the weather outside might be frightful, the following movies are sure to be delightful.
Festive Films
Category: Entertainment
Spooky Spectate-ulars
Kirollos Wasef (9) | STAFF REPORTER
Halloween is here, and just like with any other event, there are bound to be movies made for the occasion. Over the years, many cherished Halloween movies have been produced, always bringing spooky, creative ideas to the big screen. Here are two of the many haunting movies you should definitely watch this Halloween.
Christmas All the Way
Monica Wasef (9) | STAFF REPORTER
There are many Christmas movies with distinct characteristics. Few of the moves include The Small One, Home Alone, and Ernest Saves Christmas.
A Hot Holiday Hit
Kirollos Wasef (9) | STAFF REPORTER
Several popular songs have become critically acclaimed hits over the years. One of these songs that has stood the test of time is “It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas.”
Five Nights at Freddy’s: A Halloween Must Watch!
Timothy Wu (10) | Staff Reporter
This Halloween, moviegoers and horror enthusiasts of all ages are invited for the long-awaited “Five Nights at Freddy’s” movie as it finally hits the big screen. Released just in time for the spookiest season of the year, we’ll dive into why “Five Nights at Freddy’s” is the perfect watch for Halloween night.
A Song in Memory Lane
Monica Wasef (9) l STAFF REPORTER
In February 20th, 2019, Memories, a reggae pop by Maroon 5, was the first single released in the seventh record album, Jordi. Although being listed one of the worst songs for some and a big hit for others, this song stills stands out from all the rest as it reminds us of the memories that shaped us, as well as to appreciate them instead of being mournful of the past . It was created for those who experienced loss and was made as a tribute after the unexpected death of Jordan Feldstein, the band’s manager and Levine’s friend, in 2019 which was caused by pulmonary thromboembolism.
One Piece Live Action
Christina Zhou (12) | STAFF REPORTER
On August 31, 2023, the One Piece live action series made its global premiere on Netflix. The new fantasy adventure series, developed by Matt Owens and Steven Maeda, is a live-action adaptation of the manga series One Piece by Eiichiro Oda, and has been loved by critics and fans alike. The live-action series had a bigger global opening on Netflix than hit shows Wednesday and Stranger Things season 4. In its first five weeks on the streaming service, One Piece earned 430 million hours and after 10 weeks has more than 475 million hours viewed with 63.6 million viewers, all of which have watched all 8 episodes of the series from top to bottom. Even after 10 weeks on air, One Piece is still on Netflix’s Top 10 list.
Back to the 90s
Monica Wasef (9) | STAFF REPORTER
The 1990s fashion is making a comeback in today’s fashion. This includes a grunge aesthetic, flannel shirt, baggy jeans, and slip dresses.
Taylor Swift, The Eras Tour
Sara Mirsarraf (9) | STAFF REPORTER
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour first started on March 17, 2023 and to this day, continues. Her recent tours have been taking place in diverse global locations, from Los Angeles to Buenos Aires, Argentina. Her concerts in Los Angeles have been so hysterical that people who lived in homes thousands of miles away from the SoFi stadium reported that their houses were shaking. Others also believe that Taylor’s Concert caused a minor 2.3 magnitude earthquake in Seattle, Washington. In each concert, she performs hit songs from her eclectic 10 albums, signifying a different “era”; each album is highlighted by a distinct music style, concert lighting, stage props, choreography, and last but not least, an iconic outfit. Some of her famous tracks she has performed are: Lover, Enchanted, Cruel Summer, The Man, Fearless, You belong to me, Ready for it?, and more! She often performs a total of 44 songs per concert, making the concert around 3 hours and 15 minutes.
The Mindblowing Success of “Avatar: The Way of Water”
Selena Dai (9) | STAFF REPORTER
Ever since the mindblowing success of Avatar 1, fans have been dying for the sequel. Avatar 1 came out 13 years ago, and that movie scored a shocking 2.923 billion USD, and Avatar 2, “Avatar: The Ways of Water” currently shocks the world at reaching 2 billion dollars once again!