Senior Elizabeth Hyde recomends surfing back to the 1960s with one of her favorite movies, BIKINI BEACH (1964). The musical classic stars famed duo Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello, and served as inspiration for Disney Channel's TEEN BEACH MOVIE (2013). "We're all at home missing the beach and the waves and the sun and that's all incorporated in this movie," Hyde said. … [Read more...] about Weekend Watch: Elizabeth Hyde
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Weekend Watch: Antonio Gutierrez
Senior Antonio Gutierrez shares how he connects to his favorite film, "What's Eating Gilbert Grape" (1993). "[It's an] old movie with Johnny Depp and Leonardo Di Caprio when they were super young," Gutierrez said. "Not a lot of people know about it, but it is such an incredible movie." Catch WEEKEND WATCH every Saturday to hear about students’ favorite movies, shows and … [Read more...] about Weekend Watch: Antonio Gutierrez
Film Review: Andy Samberg Fails to Make the Audience Laugh in ‘Palm Springs’
Photos courtesy of LimelightThe "Palm Springs" movie poster features Nyles and Sarah lying in the pool. "Palm Springs" received a nomination for the Grand Jury Prize of the Sundance Film Festival in 2020."Palm Springs" is a rom-com directed by Max Barbakow that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January. The audience was excited to see Andy Samberg's performance, and … [Read more...] about Film Review: Andy Samberg Fails to Make the Audience Laugh in ‘Palm Springs’
Film Review: Tom Hanks Tells a Convoy Ship’s Breathtaking Story in ‘Greyhound’
Photos courtesy of Sony PicturesThe "Greyhound" movie poster features Tom Hanks as Capt. Ernest Krause, the commander of a 37-ship convoy crossing the Atlantic Ocean. The action movie was released July 10 on Apple TV+."Greyhound" is based on C.S. Forester's novel "The Good Shepherd." The movie begins with the onset of World War II. Capt. Ernest Krause (Tom Hanks) leads a convoy … [Read more...] about Film Review: Tom Hanks Tells a Convoy Ship’s Breathtaking Story in ‘Greyhound’
Film Review: ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’ Emphasizes Importance of Communication
Image courtesy of Focus FeaturesDo you ever wish you could forget a bad breakup? A lost pet? That one time a waitress told you to enjoy your food and you said, "You too?" In his 2004 film "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind," Director Michel Gondry explores the need to forget. Despite being over 15 years old, the film is still relevant. It combines the hopefulness of a … [Read more...] about Film Review: ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’ Emphasizes Importance of Communication
