Rory Wei (10) | STAFF REPORTER
Even without Will Smith galvanizing people to tune into and bash the Oscars 2022, the general public and film fanatics all agreed that this event was an hot, awkward mess.
The Oscars 2022 Not ft. Will Smith
Category: Entertainment
Audience Reaction to Morbius: Is it Worth the Watch?
Jing Wen (10) | STAFF REPORTER
The highly awaited film Morbius was released earlier this month with excited audience members after the trailer for the movie dropped in January 2020. Another film based on the widely known Marvel Comics is, of course, an action-packed movie falling into the adventure genre. The plot revolves around the main character Michael Morbius who suffers from a rare blood disorder, and as a doctor, he wishes to prevent others from going through the same suffering he has. Eventually, he comes close to completely achieving his goal until an experiment goes wrong and transforms Morbius into a vampire. Soon enough, the growing darkness within him gets unleashed out into the world.
Doja Cat Quits Music: “Music Is Dead”
Cristiana Moldovan (11) | STAFF REPORTER
On April 3rd, hip-hop star Doja Cat won her very first Grammy, after 11 nominations, for her hit single “Kiss Me More.” But just days before, after being called out by fans, Doja Cat threatened to quit music for good.
Jane Campion’s CCA Acceptance Speech Backlash
Cristiana Moldovan (11) | STAFF REPORTER
On Sunday, March 13th, Power of the Dog director, Jane Campion was awarded a Critics Choice Award (CCA) for Best Director. Her acceptance speech received a lot of backlash, and for good reason.
Welcome Back to the ReVe Festival, 2022!
Rory Wei (10) | STAFF REPORTER
Major twists on classical music are not often executed in all genres of pop, but Red Velvet returns to the 2022 K-Pop scene with an experimental sound for their title track “Feel My Rhythm”. Coincidentally released on Johann Sebastian Bach’s Birthday, March 21, “Feel My Rhythm” incorporates a creative play on a sample of classical music prodigy Bach’s “Air on the G String”. This single was a great joy for all fans, as it displayed the amazing musical production and boasted the unparalleled vocal prowess of all five members. The soulful, orchestral melodies, twists and turns in sound, paired with the ethereal-looking singers and the elegant, dazzling scenery of the music video truly did bring out the best of what Red Velvet had to showcase to the world.
An Overview of the BAFTA Awards
Jing Wen (10) | STAFF REPORTER
Lights, camera, and action! Many congratulations are in order as the British Academy Film Awards kicked off this year on March 13th with many awards given out, marking the 75th ceremony since the UK’s largest celebration of film excellence started back in 1949. The long-awaited celebration held once again at London’s Royal Albert Hall welcomed back its large crowd of artists after the virtual event in 2021 caused by the pandemic.
The History of Batman
Emily Sun (11) | STAFF REPORTER
The DC Universe has been around for quite some time now. The fictional superhero, Batman, has made multiple appearances in the saga, but the history of this character is not an easy one, as it goes way back. Batman’s first on-screen appearance was in the 1940s, debuting in the “Batman” and “Batman and Robin” movies. This marvellous character immediately caught the attention of the media and was returned for a sequel, the 1997 “Batman and Robin”, directed by Joel Schumacher. Unfortunately, the sequel had poor reviews by critics and fans, resulting in the cancellation of the following movies.
The Feels of TWICE’s 4th World Tour
Cristiana Moldovan (11) | STAFF REPORTER
Since their debut in 2015, the K-Pop group Twice has been soaring through the music scene and making international headlines.
Movie Review: “Spider-Man: No Way Home”
Emily Sun (11) | STAFF REPORTER
SPOILERS AHEAD
Spider-Man, one of the world’s most famous superheroes, returned to theaters on December 17, 2021, starring Tom Holland, Tobery Maguire, and Andrew Garfield. Director Jon Watts gave fans exactly what they asked for, to bring all three Spider-Man’s to life by connecting the multiverse theory together. This film was extremely successful in box office sales, reaching nearly 1.9 billion USD.
“Future Nostalgia’s” Effects on Dua Lipa’s Career
Jing Wen (Gr10) | STAFF REPORTER
Do the lyrics “Don’t start now” or “I’m levitating” ring any bells? All that belongs to Dua Lipa’s album Future Nostalgia that was released on March 27, 2020. As one of the first major pop stars to release a new album amidst quarantine, Lipa gained quick success with it and her songs have managed to leave a lasting impact on her listeners. Even with the delay of her tours due to the pandemic, her song Levitating has proved resilient and stayed on the Hot 100 chart for 70 weeks, becoming the longest-charting song by a women on said chart.