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Jenn Arias ‘24 Staff Writer ariasjri@lakeforest.edu Dave Bautista breaks the mold of his typecast, larger-than-life role in an unexpected part in 2023’s newest horror film, “Knock at the Cabin.” Directed by M. Night Shyamalan, Bautista gives a moving performance as Leonard, who has “the most important job in the history of the world.” Based on the 2018 horror novel, “Cabin at the End of the World” by Paul Tremblay, “Knock at the Cabin” brings suspense…
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Marybel Sacramento ’26 Staff Writer sacramentomso@lakeforest.edu Summer is almost here and classes are coming to an end in a few days, so why not take a break while studying and finishing up final projects? Although the most anticipated movies of 2023 aren’t coming out until summer, here is my final recommendation of movies to watch right now in case you all are wondering what is in theaters and what is hot to watch. “The Super…
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By Marybel Sacramento ’26 sacramentomso@lakeofrest.edu Staff Writer Happy February Foresters and happy Black History Month! For this issue, I thought it would be suitable to share my recommendations of what movies to watch during Black History Month. This is a month to talk about and bring awareness to Black history and also acknowledge the accomplishments and the excellence Black people have contributed to society. In the spirit of celebration, here are my movie recommendations to…
Read MoreMarybel Sacramento ’26 Staff Writer sacramentomso@lakeforest.edu With the 2022 Fall semester closing and people traveling back home, I thought it would be the perfect time to share my top five movies to watch this year, keeping in mind that “The Whale” and “Avatar: The Way of Water” have not been released yet. When you go home for the holidays, take some time off and watch some movies that have come out this year. It was…
Read MoreRating: 3.5 out of 5 Wishing Wands Julia McGrath ’23 Staff Writer mcgrathjj@lakeforest.edu The long-awaited sequel to the 2007 film Enchanted is finally here, and while it’s a fun and entertaining watch, it doesn’t bring anything substantial to the table. In Disenchanted, which premiered on Disney+ on November 18, Giselle, played by a vibrant Amy Adams, makes a wish on a magic wand for her life to be like a fairy tale. Of course, the…
Read MoreJenn Arias ’23 Staff Writer ariasjri@lakeforest.edu Jordan Peele’s new horror film “Nope” follows a brother and sister as they take over their family’s horse ranch after the death of their father. “Haywood Hollywood Horses” is the only Black-owned horse training company in Hollywood, their great-great-great-grandfather being the first Black man ever filmed riding a horse. However, financial issues have caused the ranch to hemorrhage money, and the older brother OJ, played by Daniel Kaluuya, decides…
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