Avengers: Endgame
Nathalie Sibal, Co-Copy Editor
April 17, 2019
Filed under #WhatsTrending, Arts & Entertainment, Entertainment, Movies
After the shocking cliffhanger of Avengers: Infinity War, Marvel fans enthusiastically await for the upcoming film Avengers: Endgame. Slated for an April 26 release, the beloved characters will return on the big screen for a final encore. Featuring an ensemble cast of Robert Downey Jr. (Tony Stark/Iron Man...
Reactions to 2019 Oscars
Nathalie Sibal, Oscar Flores, and Enrique Jimenez
March 26, 2019
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Entertainment, Movies, Multimedia, Podcast
Umbrella Academy: From the Printed Page to the Small Screen
Lukas Luna, Writer
March 5, 2019
Filed under #WhatsTrending, Arts & Entertainment, Entertainment, Movies
On Feb. 16, Netflix released the first season of their adaptation of the cult-hit comic book “Umbrella Academy”. The series was illustrated by artist Gabriel Ba and written by Gerard Way, best known for his tenure as frontman of the rock band My Chemical Romance. To call the series a risk for Netflix is som...
For Your Consideration: The Favourite
Nathalie Sibal, Co-Copy Editor
February 22, 2019
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“Some wounds do not close. I have many such. One just walks around with them and sometimes one can feel them filling with blood.” – Queen Anne (played by Olivia Colman) In Yorgos Lanthimos’ unique period piece The Favourite, influence is demonstrated as an instrumental aspect in g...
Anyone Can Wear the Mask
Oscar Flores, Copy Editor
February 1, 2019
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Entertainment, Movies
Since his inception in 1962, Spider-Man has been an exercise in the universality of storytelling. Peter Parker is still the one superhero in the paradigm of comics that exemplifies the commonality of man. Living in Queens, New York and going to high school (or college depending on the series), Peter...
76th Annual Golden Globe Awards
Nathalie Sibal, Co-Copy Editor
January 25, 2019
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Entertainment, Movies
Since 1943, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) holds an annual award show featuring highly acclaimed movies and TV series. Comedian Andy Samberg and actress Sandra Oh hosted the star-studded event on Jan. 19 and was aired live on NBC. Throughout the three hour show, the two ente...
The Age of Disney Reboots
Nathalie Sibal, Co-Copy Editor
December 17, 2018
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Entertainment, Movies
Since the project’s confirmation in 2016, Jon Favreau’s reboot of The Lion King has become one of the most highly anticipated Disney movies within the past 5 years. During the Thanksgiving NFL game on Nov. 22, a teaser trailer was released to the public. Within 24 hours, the video gained 224....
A Future in The Arts
Nicole Alvarez, Writer
December 14, 2018
Filed under Art, Arts & Entertainment, Entertainment, Theatre
Lights...Camera..Action! Theatre has been a way for individuals to express themselves for decades. All the way from Broadway to a high school theatre, people around the world are telling stories through the arts. At Downey High School, drama students have continued to showcase their talents and express...
E-Sports at Downey High School
Adam Bhuiyan, Michael Pasaye, and Enrique Jimenez
December 12, 2018
Filed under Clubs & Organizations, Entertainment, Podcast, Student Life
The Heroes at LA Comic Con: Heartsong
Adrian Soto, Writer
November 14, 2018
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At conventions, or “cons,” the main enthralling elements are the vendors, panels, and of course the cosplayers. Fictional characters and heroes are often found in copious amounts around all cons as cosplayers mimic them; at LA Comic Con, from Oct. 26 to Oct. 28, the hidden heroes among the cos...