Pure Paranoia// Clutching to the cinema seats, the audience rushes through a rollercoaster of emotions after witnessing the unsettling ending of the horror-thriller indie film, Obsession. This unforgettable movie came out in May of 2026, immediately gaining an incredible amount of traction despite its microbudget and lack of major star power. (Photo by Humza Hassan) **Warning: This article will contain spoilers for the film, Obsession and discusses violent themes. Released in

Teenage girls from every corner of the world were ready when Olivia Rodrigo’s third studio album, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, dropped on June 12th. Unlike most album releases, which are carefully ordered from the first single to the final track, Rodrigo’s record contains something unique: a story that changed while it was still being written. In interviews leading up to the release, Rodrigo revealed that the album wasn't just inspired by her real life; it was r

Singing from the Soul// Performing at the edge of the stage, renowned American singer/songwriter Benson Boone sings his heart out to the crowd below at his 2026 Wanted Man concert. Since starting his career on American Idol in 2021, he has come incredibly far, gaining the attention of tons of admiring and devoted fans who attend his concerts (Photo by Natalia Arieli). Whose favorite artist just dropped into Vegas this summer to give an absolutely incredible performance for th

Unwavering Courage// Facing the dinosaur, a fear-stricken family is displayed on the movie poster for the new film, The End of Oak Street. Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor's characters struggle to protect their family while battling extraordinary circumstances in this action-packed thrill ride. (Photo by Emma Fronczak) As of August 14, 2026, the roaring film, The End of Oak Street, struck theatres everywhere. Starring Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor, this sci-fi thriller cente

Anticipation Arising//Zooming in, Sarah Cameron (Madelyn Cline) and John B(Chase Stokes) run from danger while the iconic Outer Banks intro plays. The ten new episodes deliver many new plot twists and adventures for these lovable characters in the fifth and final season. (Photo by Jasmin Kapur) Warning: This article contains spoilers of major events in Outer Banks, including the ending, so ensure that you have watched it before you continue reading! Outer Banks, the suspensef

Book Transported into a Movie // Adapting into film, Andy Weir’s sci-fi movie, Project Hail Mary takes to the screen. This move delves deep into space exploration, and the basics of compassion. (Photo by Flynn Wichrowski) Project Hail Mary, based on the book by Andy Weir, was released in theaters on March 20, 2026. It received a 96% on rotten tomatoes and was number 1 in the box office for the first two weeks after its premiere. The movie is an engaging watch, succeeding at

Count to 10//Enjoying a bucket of buttery popcorn and cozying up on the couch, sophomore Natalia Arieli is ready to laugh and scream along to the many hilarious and shocking scenes in the new Ready or Not 2: Here I Come movie. The new movie came out in March of 2026, gaining an incredible amount of attention and praise for the sequel to the first Ready or Not movie. (Photo by Natalia Arieli) On March 20th, 2026, movie theaters prepared to finally release the second editio

Warning: * Scream 7 is back to terrify us all over again. It hit theaters on February 27, 2026, and if you’ve followed this franchise since the ’90s, you know what to expect. Returning faces, new victims, and plenty of guessing about who’s behind the Ghostface mask. Probably the biggest shock for fans is that Neve Campbell is back as Sidney Prescott. She missed out on Scream VI, so seeing her again feels like a big deal. Sidney’s tried to move on, living a quieter life, but o

Splash into another messy summer//Changing from the books, this new and final season is going to be even crazier than the last two seasons. Theories are being formed, and everyone is on the edge of their seat to see how this popular show will end. (Photo courtesy of Creative Commons) The Summer I Turned Pretty , earning three awards and three nominations, has finally started to release new episodes for the third season every Wednesday. The show consists of a love triangle bet

Dancing with the Stars //Awaiting their scores, Mark Ballas and Whitney Leavitt hope that the judges will give them high points to get on top of the leaderboard. Judges Derek Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba, and Bruno Tonioli are in charge of judging each dance, and they are about to share their feedback with the dancers in order for them to get better each week. (Photo courtesy of Creative Commons) Dancing with the Stars is a show where celebrities are picked to dance with professio

Bronzeman // Starting on Sunday, March 15th, 2026, the 98th Academy Awards will be announced. Winners for Best Picture or Actor and several other categories, though speculative and shrouded in mystery, will get to own their very own Oscar, composed of solid bronze. (Photo by Ashley Nassiri). The Academy Awards have been around for nearly 100 years and have been used as a way to shine a light on people’s hard work and achievements in the cinematography industry. Starting in 1

New and Upcoming//Playing in theaters is the new movie GOAT . It is an animated adventure about a young goat named Gus who dreams of winning the Golden Fleece. (Photo Courtesy of Megan Meusy) GOAT is the newest animated adventure that has galloped into theaters, and watching it was a delightful experience from start to finish. The film follows the journey of a young goat named Gus, who dreams of winning the Golden Fleece at the annual Mountain Games. The film’s vibrant anim

One Final Adventure//Crying emotionally, sophomore Natalia Arieli finishes watching Stranger Things: One Last Adventure on January 7th, 2026. Fans everywhere get to see the behind-the-scenes of making the final season of Stranger Things with the newly released documentary, including script writing, cast interviews, and intricate sets in the making (Photo by Natalia Arieli). The final season of our beloved Stranger Things is out, and although everyone is sad and has mixed f

24K Magic in the Air // Preparing to perform his first ever stadium tour, Bruno Mars has set the world on fire. With the global demand for tickets going up by the second, it’s no secret just how influential he has established himself to be on the world stage. (Photo by Ashlin Chase) Going into 2026, Bruno Mars is gearing up for one of the newest, most promising events of the year: The Romantic Tour . Nearly ten years after the 24K Magic World Tour truly solidified Mars’ extre

A Strange Christmas//Sitting in the audience of the Marquis theatre, sophomore Natalia Arieli excitedly waits for the Stranger Things: The First Shadow play to start on December 26th. Volume 2 of Stranger Things had just been released, and, after staying up all night to watch it, Arieli went to see the Stranger Things play the following day. (Photo by Natalia Arieli) *Warning: This article will be a complete summary of Volume 2, including the finale, so make sure you watch

Through Lava and Fire // Soaring, the Sullivan family is on a new adventure. First was the land and sky, then the sea, and now they are going to have the hottest time deep in the ash. (Photo by Mila Ekstrom) Avatar is back again igniting passion for whimsy, sci-fi, fantasy, and action as they release their newest movie, Avatar: Fire And Ash . This is the third movie in the saga, with the original one coming out in 2009, and the second movie, Avatar: The Way of Water , coming

“We All Live in A Yellow Submarine” // Bringing in a large variety of media, the Beatles were one of the most influential bands of their time, paving the way for one of the most dedicated fanbases on Earth. Today, their music plays on through their fourth Anthology. (Photos courtesy of Creative Commons). The most popular bugs from the 1960s are the Beatles, who have sold over 500 million albums throughout the world. Known for their hit albums, Abbey Road, Yellow Submarine

Wickedly Magical // Revealing the hidden magic behind every set piece and costume, Wicked: For Good showcases the stunning mechanics that bring Oz to life. Both artistry and engineering were captured throughout the film. (Photo by Ashlin Chase) You’ve just gathered your snacks and taken your seat in the movie theater to see Wicked: For Good . What are you expecting to see? Soaring vocals, gravity-defying moments, and the same touching magic that have made Wicked a global ph

Clock Strikes 5:00 // Cozying up, sophomore Natalia Arieli excitedly watches the 5th season of Stranger Things with her family. At exactly 5:00 pm PT on November 26th, thousands of people clicked on Netflix to watch the highly anticipated new season of Stranger Things ; little did everyone know that this mass excitement and flood of people would crash Netflix servers. (Photo by Natalia Arieli) *Warning: This article will be a complete summary of Volume 1, so make sure you wa

Out for Blood // Solving a new murder is Benoit Blanc as he goes head-to-head with a killer. There will be death, and a new mystery to solve, but will he solve it in time? (Photo by Mila Ekstrom) Death is knocking on Benoit Blanc’s door as he faces a mystery quite daunting. Knives Out is a franchise which first came out in 2019, with its sequel Glass Onion: a Knives Out Mystery , coming out in 2022. Now, back again, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery was released to sel