TV Review: Schmigadoon S2E1: Welcome to Schmicago

Rating: 5 out of 5 Jazz Hands  Julia McGrath ’23 Staff Writer  mcgrathjj@lakeforest.edu  When the first season of Apple TV’s Schmigadoon premiered in the summer of 2021, the homage to the happy-go-lucky musicals of the 1940s and ’50s, the show was exactly what audiences needed to brighten up their days inside due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The pastel gingham costumes, vintage setting, and folksy songs inspired by classics like The Music Man and Carousel made…

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Hot Right Now: Top Movie Recommendations

Hot Right Now: Top Movie Recommendations

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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Rankings of the Oscars ’23 Best Picture Movies Nominees: A Recommendation For You

By Marybel Sacramento ’26 Staff writer sacramentomso@lakeofrest.edu On March 12, Hollywood hosted the biggest party and award show of the year, which is well-known to the film industry and the world as “The Oscars.” Since the beginning, the event has sparked controversy each year regarding which actor/actress/movie won the Oscar, who should have won Best “____” or even featured an exciting turn of events that shook the audience and the world, such as last year….

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TV Review: Daisy Jones and the Six, Episodes 1-3

TV Review: Daisy Jones and the Six, Episodes 1-3

Rating: 4 out of 5 Fictional Rock Bands Julia McGrath ’23 mcgrathjj@lakeforest.edu  Staff Writer Based on the popular novel of the same name, the miniseries Daisy Jones and the Six chronicles the rise and fall of a ’70s rock band in a documentary-style format. The first three episodes, which premiered on March 3, initially center around two separate storylines: that of the titular singer-songwriter Daisy Jones, and an up-and-coming rock band led by brothers Graham…

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TV Review: Harley Quinn: A Very Problematic Valentine’s Day Special

By Julia McGrath ’23 mcgrathjj@lakeforest.edu Staff Writer  Rating: 4 out of 5 Love Spells Gone Wrong If romantic comedies aren’t your style, celebrate Valentine’s Day with your favorite DC heroes and villains by watching Harley Quinn: A Very Problematic Valentine’s Day Special. Taking place after the season three finale of Harley’s HBO Max series, this 44-minute episode is a raunchy love letter to the holiday. With short interviews sprinkled in featuring some of DC Comics’…

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Movie Recommendations For You: Movies to Watch During Black History Month

Movie Recommendations For You: Movies to Watch During Black History Month

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…

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