‘Little Women’ (2019): a rare case of a successful book-to-movie adaptation April 5, 2024 — by Sasha Prasad Movie adaptations of novels are notorious for failing to do the book justice; but once in a blue moon, films are able to perfectly bring their books to life. “Little Women (2019)” is an impeccable example of this. The movie not only captures the loving feeling of the original novel by Louisa May Alcott; it […] read more » Veronica Roth’s ‘Divergent’ is comparable to its movie adaptation April 3, 2024 — by Meher Bhatnagar Editor’s Note: Minor spoilers for “Divergent” After a long day at Redwood Middle School, it was tradition for most of us to scour the aisles of the Saratoga Library, grab a snack from the vending machine, sit down and do homework or read a book. As I found my way into the teen section as […] read more » There is no movie in Ba Sing Se — a new ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ remake February 17, 2024 — by Jex Sammael Popov At this point, everyone in the “Avatar: the Last Airbender (AtLA),” fandom is aware of the infamous 2010 live action movie by M. Night Shyamalan, which failed spectacularly on nearly every conceivable front. The sheer misunderstanding of the characters, story and core themes was so devastating to the material Shyamalan was trying to present that […] read more » Five Nights at Freddy’s film adaptation aptly satisfies expectations of video game fans February 6, 2024 — by Annie Liu As night falls, five animatronics appear to awaken. As vengeful spirits, they roam an ‘80s pizzeria’s checkered floor, breaking the illusion of their kid-friendly appearance. Security cameras reveal unsettling movements as they stare directly into the lenses, showing signs of sentience. “Five Nights at Freddy’s (FNAF),” the film adaptation of the popular “Five Nights at […] read more » Underwhelming ‘Wish’ reveals problem with traditional Disney formula January 9, 2024 — by Amelia Chang and Annika Gho Disney’s “Wish” marks the studio’s 100th anniversary, serving as a culmination of its works in its century of existence. It seemed to be a big deal, and as such, many fans hoped it would be their redemption from their recent endless barrage of poorly received live-action remakes. “Wish” follows a teenage girl, Asha, who lives […] read more » ‘The Hunger Games’ prequel subverts expectations through theatrical elements and great scriptwriting December 11, 2023 — by Natalie Chua and Sanjoli Gupta Released and popularized in the beginning of the 2010s, “The Hunger Games” is a series of four movies set in a dystopian world where children fight to the death to entertain the Capital’s citizens. The society’s extreme wealth inequality draws unsettling parallels to our modern world. “The Ballad of Songbird and Snakes,” the newly released […] read more » The best at-home movie snack: lemon popcorn December 7, 2023 — by Sanjoli Gupta Picture this: It’s 9 p.m. and “Madame Secretary” is playing on your computer as you snuggle comfortably under the blanket ready to enjoy a relaxing evening, when a sudden stomach grumble pushes you to get some food. Not wanting to have the same old popcorn again like you do every movie night, you try to […] read more » ‘Gran Turismo’ offers a stirring plot and exhilarating action scenes, making it a must-watch October 16, 2023 — by Caitlin Stoiber It was a warm Friday evening when my older sister Elizabeth came home from the theater with her friends, her eyes shining with excitement. She couldn’t stop talking about how good this new movie was. The feeling of inspiration was so strong she ran a half marathon the following day. Naturally, I had to know […] read more » ‘Past Lives’ movie examines heartbreak in a creative and tragically beautiful way October 1, 2023 — by Anthony Luo Spoiler alert: This review contains references to several key plot points. As the credits for “Past Lives” rolled, I silently processed what I had just experienced in the last hour and a half. For a relatively short movie, it felt as though I had been shoved through the emotional wringer over and over again. Premiering […] read more » Confessions of a concession stand connoisseur May 22, 2023 — by Divya Vadlakonda For me, watching the silver screen at AMC Saratoga 14 is a magical experience, but one that is incomplete without a bag full of the best movie snacks. My go-to movie candy has always been Sour Patch Kids. While its counterparts like Airheads Xtremes only have one flavor, Sour Patch Kids offers a diverse flavor […] read more »
Veronica Roth’s ‘Divergent’ is comparable to its movie adaptation April 3, 2024 — by Meher Bhatnagar Editor’s Note: Minor spoilers for “Divergent” After a long day at Redwood Middle School, it was tradition for most of us to scour the aisles of the Saratoga Library, grab a snack from the vending machine, sit down and do homework or read a book. As I found my way into the teen section as […] read more » There is no movie in Ba Sing Se — a new ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ remake February 17, 2024 — by Jex Sammael Popov At this point, everyone in the “Avatar: the Last Airbender (AtLA),” fandom is aware of the infamous 2010 live action movie by M. Night Shyamalan, which failed spectacularly on nearly every conceivable front. The sheer misunderstanding of the characters, story and core themes was so devastating to the material Shyamalan was trying to present that […] read more » Five Nights at Freddy’s film adaptation aptly satisfies expectations of video game fans February 6, 2024 — by Annie Liu As night falls, five animatronics appear to awaken. As vengeful spirits, they roam an ‘80s pizzeria’s checkered floor, breaking the illusion of their kid-friendly appearance. Security cameras reveal unsettling movements as they stare directly into the lenses, showing signs of sentience. “Five Nights at Freddy’s (FNAF),” the film adaptation of the popular “Five Nights at […] read more » Underwhelming ‘Wish’ reveals problem with traditional Disney formula January 9, 2024 — by Amelia Chang and Annika Gho Disney’s “Wish” marks the studio’s 100th anniversary, serving as a culmination of its works in its century of existence. It seemed to be a big deal, and as such, many fans hoped it would be their redemption from their recent endless barrage of poorly received live-action remakes. “Wish” follows a teenage girl, Asha, who lives […] read more » ‘The Hunger Games’ prequel subverts expectations through theatrical elements and great scriptwriting December 11, 2023 — by Natalie Chua and Sanjoli Gupta Released and popularized in the beginning of the 2010s, “The Hunger Games” is a series of four movies set in a dystopian world where children fight to the death to entertain the Capital’s citizens. The society’s extreme wealth inequality draws unsettling parallels to our modern world. “The Ballad of Songbird and Snakes,” the newly released […] read more » The best at-home movie snack: lemon popcorn December 7, 2023 — by Sanjoli Gupta Picture this: It’s 9 p.m. and “Madame Secretary” is playing on your computer as you snuggle comfortably under the blanket ready to enjoy a relaxing evening, when a sudden stomach grumble pushes you to get some food. Not wanting to have the same old popcorn again like you do every movie night, you try to […] read more » ‘Gran Turismo’ offers a stirring plot and exhilarating action scenes, making it a must-watch October 16, 2023 — by Caitlin Stoiber It was a warm Friday evening when my older sister Elizabeth came home from the theater with her friends, her eyes shining with excitement. She couldn’t stop talking about how good this new movie was. The feeling of inspiration was so strong she ran a half marathon the following day. Naturally, I had to know […] read more » ‘Past Lives’ movie examines heartbreak in a creative and tragically beautiful way October 1, 2023 — by Anthony Luo Spoiler alert: This review contains references to several key plot points. As the credits for “Past Lives” rolled, I silently processed what I had just experienced in the last hour and a half. For a relatively short movie, it felt as though I had been shoved through the emotional wringer over and over again. Premiering […] read more » Confessions of a concession stand connoisseur May 22, 2023 — by Divya Vadlakonda For me, watching the silver screen at AMC Saratoga 14 is a magical experience, but one that is incomplete without a bag full of the best movie snacks. My go-to movie candy has always been Sour Patch Kids. While its counterparts like Airheads Xtremes only have one flavor, Sour Patch Kids offers a diverse flavor […] read more »
There is no movie in Ba Sing Se — a new ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ remake February 17, 2024 — by Jex Sammael Popov At this point, everyone in the “Avatar: the Last Airbender (AtLA),” fandom is aware of the infamous 2010 live action movie by M. Night Shyamalan, which failed spectacularly on nearly every conceivable front. The sheer misunderstanding of the characters, story and core themes was so devastating to the material Shyamalan was trying to present that […] read more » Five Nights at Freddy’s film adaptation aptly satisfies expectations of video game fans February 6, 2024 — by Annie Liu As night falls, five animatronics appear to awaken. As vengeful spirits, they roam an ‘80s pizzeria’s checkered floor, breaking the illusion of their kid-friendly appearance. Security cameras reveal unsettling movements as they stare directly into the lenses, showing signs of sentience. “Five Nights at Freddy’s (FNAF),” the film adaptation of the popular “Five Nights at […] read more » Underwhelming ‘Wish’ reveals problem with traditional Disney formula January 9, 2024 — by Amelia Chang and Annika Gho Disney’s “Wish” marks the studio’s 100th anniversary, serving as a culmination of its works in its century of existence. It seemed to be a big deal, and as such, many fans hoped it would be their redemption from their recent endless barrage of poorly received live-action remakes. “Wish” follows a teenage girl, Asha, who lives […] read more » ‘The Hunger Games’ prequel subverts expectations through theatrical elements and great scriptwriting December 11, 2023 — by Natalie Chua and Sanjoli Gupta Released and popularized in the beginning of the 2010s, “The Hunger Games” is a series of four movies set in a dystopian world where children fight to the death to entertain the Capital’s citizens. The society’s extreme wealth inequality draws unsettling parallels to our modern world. “The Ballad of Songbird and Snakes,” the newly released […] read more » The best at-home movie snack: lemon popcorn December 7, 2023 — by Sanjoli Gupta Picture this: It’s 9 p.m. and “Madame Secretary” is playing on your computer as you snuggle comfortably under the blanket ready to enjoy a relaxing evening, when a sudden stomach grumble pushes you to get some food. Not wanting to have the same old popcorn again like you do every movie night, you try to […] read more » ‘Gran Turismo’ offers a stirring plot and exhilarating action scenes, making it a must-watch October 16, 2023 — by Caitlin Stoiber It was a warm Friday evening when my older sister Elizabeth came home from the theater with her friends, her eyes shining with excitement. She couldn’t stop talking about how good this new movie was. The feeling of inspiration was so strong she ran a half marathon the following day. Naturally, I had to know […] read more » ‘Past Lives’ movie examines heartbreak in a creative and tragically beautiful way October 1, 2023 — by Anthony Luo Spoiler alert: This review contains references to several key plot points. As the credits for “Past Lives” rolled, I silently processed what I had just experienced in the last hour and a half. For a relatively short movie, it felt as though I had been shoved through the emotional wringer over and over again. Premiering […] read more » Confessions of a concession stand connoisseur May 22, 2023 — by Divya Vadlakonda For me, watching the silver screen at AMC Saratoga 14 is a magical experience, but one that is incomplete without a bag full of the best movie snacks. My go-to movie candy has always been Sour Patch Kids. While its counterparts like Airheads Xtremes only have one flavor, Sour Patch Kids offers a diverse flavor […] read more »
Five Nights at Freddy’s film adaptation aptly satisfies expectations of video game fans February 6, 2024 — by Annie Liu As night falls, five animatronics appear to awaken. As vengeful spirits, they roam an ‘80s pizzeria’s checkered floor, breaking the illusion of their kid-friendly appearance. Security cameras reveal unsettling movements as they stare directly into the lenses, showing signs of sentience. “Five Nights at Freddy’s (FNAF),” the film adaptation of the popular “Five Nights at […] read more » Underwhelming ‘Wish’ reveals problem with traditional Disney formula January 9, 2024 — by Amelia Chang and Annika Gho Disney’s “Wish” marks the studio’s 100th anniversary, serving as a culmination of its works in its century of existence. It seemed to be a big deal, and as such, many fans hoped it would be their redemption from their recent endless barrage of poorly received live-action remakes. “Wish” follows a teenage girl, Asha, who lives […] read more » ‘The Hunger Games’ prequel subverts expectations through theatrical elements and great scriptwriting December 11, 2023 — by Natalie Chua and Sanjoli Gupta Released and popularized in the beginning of the 2010s, “The Hunger Games” is a series of four movies set in a dystopian world where children fight to the death to entertain the Capital’s citizens. The society’s extreme wealth inequality draws unsettling parallels to our modern world. “The Ballad of Songbird and Snakes,” the newly released […] read more » The best at-home movie snack: lemon popcorn December 7, 2023 — by Sanjoli Gupta Picture this: It’s 9 p.m. and “Madame Secretary” is playing on your computer as you snuggle comfortably under the blanket ready to enjoy a relaxing evening, when a sudden stomach grumble pushes you to get some food. Not wanting to have the same old popcorn again like you do every movie night, you try to […] read more » ‘Gran Turismo’ offers a stirring plot and exhilarating action scenes, making it a must-watch October 16, 2023 — by Caitlin Stoiber It was a warm Friday evening when my older sister Elizabeth came home from the theater with her friends, her eyes shining with excitement. She couldn’t stop talking about how good this new movie was. The feeling of inspiration was so strong she ran a half marathon the following day. Naturally, I had to know […] read more » ‘Past Lives’ movie examines heartbreak in a creative and tragically beautiful way October 1, 2023 — by Anthony Luo Spoiler alert: This review contains references to several key plot points. As the credits for “Past Lives” rolled, I silently processed what I had just experienced in the last hour and a half. For a relatively short movie, it felt as though I had been shoved through the emotional wringer over and over again. Premiering […] read more » Confessions of a concession stand connoisseur May 22, 2023 — by Divya Vadlakonda For me, watching the silver screen at AMC Saratoga 14 is a magical experience, but one that is incomplete without a bag full of the best movie snacks. My go-to movie candy has always been Sour Patch Kids. While its counterparts like Airheads Xtremes only have one flavor, Sour Patch Kids offers a diverse flavor […] read more »
Underwhelming ‘Wish’ reveals problem with traditional Disney formula January 9, 2024 — by Amelia Chang and Annika Gho Disney’s “Wish” marks the studio’s 100th anniversary, serving as a culmination of its works in its century of existence. It seemed to be a big deal, and as such, many fans hoped it would be their redemption from their recent endless barrage of poorly received live-action remakes. “Wish” follows a teenage girl, Asha, who lives […] read more » ‘The Hunger Games’ prequel subverts expectations through theatrical elements and great scriptwriting December 11, 2023 — by Natalie Chua and Sanjoli Gupta Released and popularized in the beginning of the 2010s, “The Hunger Games” is a series of four movies set in a dystopian world where children fight to the death to entertain the Capital’s citizens. The society’s extreme wealth inequality draws unsettling parallels to our modern world. “The Ballad of Songbird and Snakes,” the newly released […] read more » The best at-home movie snack: lemon popcorn December 7, 2023 — by Sanjoli Gupta Picture this: It’s 9 p.m. and “Madame Secretary” is playing on your computer as you snuggle comfortably under the blanket ready to enjoy a relaxing evening, when a sudden stomach grumble pushes you to get some food. Not wanting to have the same old popcorn again like you do every movie night, you try to […] read more » ‘Gran Turismo’ offers a stirring plot and exhilarating action scenes, making it a must-watch October 16, 2023 — by Caitlin Stoiber It was a warm Friday evening when my older sister Elizabeth came home from the theater with her friends, her eyes shining with excitement. She couldn’t stop talking about how good this new movie was. The feeling of inspiration was so strong she ran a half marathon the following day. Naturally, I had to know […] read more » ‘Past Lives’ movie examines heartbreak in a creative and tragically beautiful way October 1, 2023 — by Anthony Luo Spoiler alert: This review contains references to several key plot points. As the credits for “Past Lives” rolled, I silently processed what I had just experienced in the last hour and a half. For a relatively short movie, it felt as though I had been shoved through the emotional wringer over and over again. Premiering […] read more » Confessions of a concession stand connoisseur May 22, 2023 — by Divya Vadlakonda For me, watching the silver screen at AMC Saratoga 14 is a magical experience, but one that is incomplete without a bag full of the best movie snacks. My go-to movie candy has always been Sour Patch Kids. While its counterparts like Airheads Xtremes only have one flavor, Sour Patch Kids offers a diverse flavor […] read more »
‘The Hunger Games’ prequel subverts expectations through theatrical elements and great scriptwriting December 11, 2023 — by Natalie Chua and Sanjoli Gupta Released and popularized in the beginning of the 2010s, “The Hunger Games” is a series of four movies set in a dystopian world where children fight to the death to entertain the Capital’s citizens. The society’s extreme wealth inequality draws unsettling parallels to our modern world. “The Ballad of Songbird and Snakes,” the newly released […] read more » The best at-home movie snack: lemon popcorn December 7, 2023 — by Sanjoli Gupta Picture this: It’s 9 p.m. and “Madame Secretary” is playing on your computer as you snuggle comfortably under the blanket ready to enjoy a relaxing evening, when a sudden stomach grumble pushes you to get some food. Not wanting to have the same old popcorn again like you do every movie night, you try to […] read more » ‘Gran Turismo’ offers a stirring plot and exhilarating action scenes, making it a must-watch October 16, 2023 — by Caitlin Stoiber It was a warm Friday evening when my older sister Elizabeth came home from the theater with her friends, her eyes shining with excitement. She couldn’t stop talking about how good this new movie was. The feeling of inspiration was so strong she ran a half marathon the following day. Naturally, I had to know […] read more » ‘Past Lives’ movie examines heartbreak in a creative and tragically beautiful way October 1, 2023 — by Anthony Luo Spoiler alert: This review contains references to several key plot points. As the credits for “Past Lives” rolled, I silently processed what I had just experienced in the last hour and a half. For a relatively short movie, it felt as though I had been shoved through the emotional wringer over and over again. Premiering […] read more » Confessions of a concession stand connoisseur May 22, 2023 — by Divya Vadlakonda For me, watching the silver screen at AMC Saratoga 14 is a magical experience, but one that is incomplete without a bag full of the best movie snacks. My go-to movie candy has always been Sour Patch Kids. While its counterparts like Airheads Xtremes only have one flavor, Sour Patch Kids offers a diverse flavor […] read more »
The best at-home movie snack: lemon popcorn December 7, 2023 — by Sanjoli Gupta Picture this: It’s 9 p.m. and “Madame Secretary” is playing on your computer as you snuggle comfortably under the blanket ready to enjoy a relaxing evening, when a sudden stomach grumble pushes you to get some food. Not wanting to have the same old popcorn again like you do every movie night, you try to […] read more » ‘Gran Turismo’ offers a stirring plot and exhilarating action scenes, making it a must-watch October 16, 2023 — by Caitlin Stoiber It was a warm Friday evening when my older sister Elizabeth came home from the theater with her friends, her eyes shining with excitement. She couldn’t stop talking about how good this new movie was. The feeling of inspiration was so strong she ran a half marathon the following day. Naturally, I had to know […] read more » ‘Past Lives’ movie examines heartbreak in a creative and tragically beautiful way October 1, 2023 — by Anthony Luo Spoiler alert: This review contains references to several key plot points. As the credits for “Past Lives” rolled, I silently processed what I had just experienced in the last hour and a half. For a relatively short movie, it felt as though I had been shoved through the emotional wringer over and over again. Premiering […] read more » Confessions of a concession stand connoisseur May 22, 2023 — by Divya Vadlakonda For me, watching the silver screen at AMC Saratoga 14 is a magical experience, but one that is incomplete without a bag full of the best movie snacks. My go-to movie candy has always been Sour Patch Kids. While its counterparts like Airheads Xtremes only have one flavor, Sour Patch Kids offers a diverse flavor […] read more »
‘Gran Turismo’ offers a stirring plot and exhilarating action scenes, making it a must-watch October 16, 2023 — by Caitlin Stoiber It was a warm Friday evening when my older sister Elizabeth came home from the theater with her friends, her eyes shining with excitement. She couldn’t stop talking about how good this new movie was. The feeling of inspiration was so strong she ran a half marathon the following day. Naturally, I had to know […] read more » ‘Past Lives’ movie examines heartbreak in a creative and tragically beautiful way October 1, 2023 — by Anthony Luo Spoiler alert: This review contains references to several key plot points. As the credits for “Past Lives” rolled, I silently processed what I had just experienced in the last hour and a half. For a relatively short movie, it felt as though I had been shoved through the emotional wringer over and over again. Premiering […] read more » Confessions of a concession stand connoisseur May 22, 2023 — by Divya Vadlakonda For me, watching the silver screen at AMC Saratoga 14 is a magical experience, but one that is incomplete without a bag full of the best movie snacks. My go-to movie candy has always been Sour Patch Kids. While its counterparts like Airheads Xtremes only have one flavor, Sour Patch Kids offers a diverse flavor […] read more »
‘Past Lives’ movie examines heartbreak in a creative and tragically beautiful way October 1, 2023 — by Anthony Luo Spoiler alert: This review contains references to several key plot points. As the credits for “Past Lives” rolled, I silently processed what I had just experienced in the last hour and a half. For a relatively short movie, it felt as though I had been shoved through the emotional wringer over and over again. Premiering […] read more » Confessions of a concession stand connoisseur May 22, 2023 — by Divya Vadlakonda For me, watching the silver screen at AMC Saratoga 14 is a magical experience, but one that is incomplete without a bag full of the best movie snacks. My go-to movie candy has always been Sour Patch Kids. While its counterparts like Airheads Xtremes only have one flavor, Sour Patch Kids offers a diverse flavor […] read more »
Confessions of a concession stand connoisseur May 22, 2023 — by Divya Vadlakonda For me, watching the silver screen at AMC Saratoga 14 is a magical experience, but one that is incomplete without a bag full of the best movie snacks. My go-to movie candy has always been Sour Patch Kids. While its counterparts like Airheads Xtremes only have one flavor, Sour Patch Kids offers a diverse flavor […] read more »