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"This Holiday Season...Believe."

The Polar Express (2004): A Timeless Holiday Classic and Family Tradition

CHRIS SAAVEDRA '26, Staff Writer December 20, 2024

Well folks, that time of year is back again. It’s the season to be jolly and festive, reunite with friends and family, and watch as it begins to look a lot like Christmas. People around the world are coming together in joy and...

"Every dream has a price"

Wall Street (1987): Money, Power, and a Parable of the Modern Day

CHRIS SAAVEDRA '26, Staff Writer December 15, 2024

Who doesn’t dream of wanting it all? Money, power, influence— the list is endless. Many people work towards these goals, but never make it. Say you’re an average person working an average job, and suddenly, you are whisked...

"Brace yourself, this politician is about to tell the truth!"

Bulworth (1998): A Satirical Odyssey of Government and Politics

CHRIS SAAVEDRA ‘26, Staff Writer October 31, 2024

Ladies and gentlemen, Election Day is almost here! There are only days left until the nation decides its next president, and this time around, the choices are interesting, to say the least. It seems as though Congress and the...

"Born to poverty. Destined for stardom. He lived the American Dream." The story of Ritchie Valens.

La Bamba (1987): Celebrating Latino Pride and Heritage

CHRIS SAAVEDRA ‘26, Staff Writer October 14, 2024

Hispanic Heritage Month is here once again, highlighting the achievements, history, and cultural diversity of the Hispanic and Latino communities. Figures such as Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta are remembered for their impactful...

"On the air. Unaware. . .The world is watching."

A Cautionary Warning for the Digital Age

CHRIS SAAVEDRA ‘26, Staff Writer March 21, 2024

We live in a time of unprecedented access to technology and machinery. With the internet, we have access to a world of information, entertainment, and gratification right at our fingertips, With this came the advent of social...

All the power on earth can't change destiny

The Godfather Part III (1990): Reflections in Redemption and Government Corruption

CHRIS SAAVEDRA ‘26, Staff Writer February 15, 2024

The experiences in our lives shape the way we see the world, and influence the decisions and actions we make and take. With age comes maturity and wisdom, and with that comes reflection on the past and future. These themes correspond...

Real power can't be given. It must be taken

The Godfather Part II (1974): A Duology of Legacy and the American Dream

CHRIS SAAVEDRA ‘26, Staff Writer February 8, 2024

In cinematic history, few sequels have managed to transcend the heights set by their predecessors. There has always been an expectation that a sequel to a beloved film will always fall short of the glory and greatness of its predecessors....

An offer you can't refuse.

The Godfather (1972): An Epic in Family, Decisions, and Duality of Power

CHRIS SAAVEDRA ‘26, Staff Writer February 1, 2024

This is a film that needs no introduction. Arguably no other movie has been more ingrained in popular culture and consistently rated as a cinematic classic than Francis Ford Coppola’s 1972 iconic film The Godfather. An adaptation...

A family comedy without the family.

Home Alone (1990): An Unforgettable Christmas Classic & Icon

CHRIS SAAVEDRA '26, Staff Writer December 19, 2023

The holiday season is finally here. Everywhere you go, you’ll find people singing jolly carols and hymns, bright lights shining, and stores blasting Mariah Carey all day. As the days become shorter and the weather gets colder,...

Life is like a box of chocolates... you never know what you're gonna get.

Forrest Gump (1994): A Tale of Resilience and Embracing Life

CHRIS SAAVEDRA '26, Staff Writer December 13, 2023

Life is the most beautiful and mysterious enigma humanity has ever known. Who are we? Why are we here? What is our purpose? The meaning of life is something that has been debated for millennia, and is something that will continue...

Five strangers with nothing in common, except each other.

The Breakfast Club (1985): A Timeless Reflection on High School Life

CHRIS SAAVEDRA '26, Staff Writer December 5, 2023

High school is not easy. It goes without saying. The looming thought of our future and heading to college is one that can be taxing on the mind, all while dealing with our peers and navigating school work and friendships. We all...

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