Pelham Examiner

Pelham Examiner

Pelham Examiner

Nick Pilla, Senior Editor

Nick is a graduate of Pelham Memorial High School's class of 2022. He is very excited to be contributing to the Pelham Examiner. Aside from his  contributions, he was a member of the junior varsity tennis team, a member of the band, and has participated in various human rights projects. He is also interested in history and plays guitar.

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PMHS students partner with Hearts & Homes to support Afghan refugees

PMHS students partner with Hearts & Homes to support Afghan refugees

By Nick Pilla, Staff Reporter
December 23, 2021

The Students for Refugees Club at Pelham Memorial High School is working with nonprofit community organization Hearts & Homes For Refugees to tackle issues such as the refugees flooding out of Afghanistan...

‘The Tomorrow War:’ Bland action film with Chris Pratt as poor lead character 

‘The Tomorrow War:’ Bland action film with Chris Pratt as poor lead character 

By Nick Pilla, Staff Reporter
September 8, 2021

Originally scheduled to make its debut in theaters, "The Tomorrow War" premiered July 2 on Amazon Prime Video. The film received a lot of hype before it streamed due to lead Chris Pratt, the actor who...

I Care a Lot. has a star-studded cast, but is unsatisfying in nature

‘I Care a Lot.’ has a star-studded cast, but is unsatisfying in nature

By Nick Pilla, Staff Reporter
April 30, 2021

It is often hard to enjoy a film when there is no charismatic lead to give the audience someone they can empathize with. Marla Grayson (Rosamund Pike) is a perfect example of this, making her hard to relate...

‘Outside the Wire’ brings plenty of action but with tedious, cookie-cutter plot

‘Outside the Wire’ brings plenty of action but with tedious, cookie-cutter plot

By Nick Pilla, Staff Reporter
February 8, 2021

This futuristic, Cold-War inspired sci-fi film delivers excellent action sequences but falls short with its unoriginal plotline.  With the film's generic objective to stop a nuclear attack, the disgraced...

‘The Founder’ is a unique and memorable business story

‘The Founder’ is a unique and memorable business story

By Nick Pilla, Staff Reporter
December 16, 2020

McDonald's is a part of everyday Americans' lives, whether passing one on a drive, seeing an advertisement, or actually dining at one. The film "The Founder" offers a look into the creation of the fast-food...

Swiss Army Man is a strange tale of friendship

‘Swiss Army Man’ is a strange tale of friendship

By Nick Pilla, Staff Reporter
September 18, 2020

Editor's note: this review contains mentions of suicide and body mutilation. Stranded on an island, Hank (Paul Dano) ties a noose around his neck and prepares to cut his life short.  As he helplessly...

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