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Love triangles, betrayal and gossip: ‘Bridgerton’ is back for season two

Love triangles, betrayal and gossip: ‘Bridgerton’ is back for season two

By Celia Parent, Staff Reporter
April 20, 2022

"Dearest Gentle Reader, did you miss me?" The long-awaited season two of "Bridgerton" arrived on Netflix on March 25 after a year and a half of waiting. Taking place a few short months after the close...

Oscar nominee King Richard serves up grand slam

Oscar nominee ‘King Richard’ serves up grand slam

By Gillian Ho, Staff Reporter
April 18, 2022

Richard Williams wanted more for his daughters than the streets of Compton, California. He wanted the life and respect for them he never received. In Warner Bros. Pictures' "King Richard", the world finally...

Olivia Rodrigos Driving Home 2 U is no joyride

Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Driving Home 2 U’ is no joyride

By Leila Brady, Contributing Editor
April 15, 2022

Is pop music just gossip? Or, really, fuel for gossip. Who are those lyrics about? Why did they include that line? Every singer looking to garner mass attention needs to be prepared for this genre of questions....

Seniors Malia McLellan and Oliver Tam.

Foto Feature: PMHS Sock ‘n’ Buskin’s stars shine bright in first live musical since 2019

By Finley Bethea, Staff Reporter
April 7, 2022

This past weekend, PMHS Sock 'n' Buskin staged "Bright Star," its first in-person musical since 2019. Written and composed by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, this musical is full of love, redemption...

Chris Rella playing in the Lets Make Big Moves tournament.

PMHS senior Rella wins major Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament after low seed

By Matt Michailoff, Staff Reporter
April 4, 2022

Chris Rella won first place in multiple categories at the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate national tournament, Let's Make Big Moves, held from Jan. 7-9. Rella collected a total of $2,748. in the singles and...

The Picture Houses main auditorium after a 2011 renovation.

Picture House, saved by locals from wrecking ball in 2003, celebrates centennial in Pelham—and Bronxville

By Kiran Schwaderer, Staff Reporter
March 29, 2022

The Picture House in Pelham, one of the town's cultural centerpieces, was almost demolished to put up a bank. The theater opened on Sept. 10, 1921 with silent films playing. It was owned by the Rogowsky...

Oscar predictions: Acting categories most fascinating to handicap

Oscar predictions: Acting categories most fascinating to handicap

By Lukyan Oppedisano, Staff Reporter
March 25, 2022

It’s nearly time for the Academy Awards, and as usual, some of the most fascinating categories to handicap are the Oscars for acting.  Best supporting actress is the easiest one to predict. Ariana...

West Side Story thrills with music—yet disappoints with story

‘West Side Story’ thrills with music—yet disappoints with story

By Charlotte Cohn, Staff Reporter
March 23, 2022

"West Side Story," the second cinematic treatment of the Broadway musical loosely based on Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," features great music, choreography, costumes and scenery. In particular,...

The Batman is the best superhero film in years

‘The Batman’ is the best superhero film in years

By Teddy Dunn, Staff Reporter
March 21, 2022

Director Matt Reeves' "The Batman", starring Robert Pattinson as the titular caped crusader, is one of the best superhero films ever made. While many harbored doubts about this new adaptation, comparing...

The Beatles: Get Back exposes raw process of music making by world sensations

‘The Beatles: Get Back’ exposes raw process of music making by world sensations

By Laura Shelton, Staff Reporter
March 9, 2022

Disney Plus’ new three-episode special, “The Beatles: Get Back,” unloads over eight hours of film documenting musical sensations John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and George Harrison. The...

Huguenot Cabaret returns May 7 for first time since 2019 at new  Manor Club venue

Huguenot Cabaret returns May 7 for first time since 2019 at new Manor Club venue

By Julia Findikyan, Entertainment Editor
March 7, 2022

The Huguenot Cabaret will make its return May 7 after two years of Covid-19 cancellations. Celebrating its 22nd anniversary this year, the cabaret has provided the opportunity for many to show off their...

Keanu Reeves as Neo

‘The Matrix Resurrections:’ Unique sequel that falls apart in its final act

By Teddy Dunn, Staff Reporter
February 11, 2022

Lana Wachowski’s “The Matrix Resurrections” is not your average Hollywood sequel or soft reboot. Typically, big budget sequels to beloved franchises mirror the events of their original films and...

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