by Brendan Clementz Even if you don’t play video games, you probably know who Mario is. The red and blue-wearing, mustachioed man has captivated people across the world for more than 35 years. Starting his journey on the two-dimensional plane, he jumped into 3D in 1996 with Super Mario 64. Since then, 2D games reminiscent of the old, innovative era for Mario have been few … Continue reading REVIEW: Super Mario Bros. Wonder is a delight
by Brendan Clementz The yearly Game Awards, a ceremony for the best of the best of video games in 2023, happened on December 7. Awards include Best Score and Music, Best Art Direction, and Innovation in Accessibility. The most prestigious award, however, is the Game of The Year award. This year’s nominees were -Super Mario Bros. Wonder -Legend of Zelda – Tears of the Kingdom … Continue reading BHS students disagree with Game of the Year winner
By Adia Miller Cocaine Bear (Feb 24)A horror comedy based very loosely on the true story of a black bear that died of an overdose after ingesting 40 containers of cocaine, this film was created for a good shock value and grotesque imagery, to which it succeeded in varying degrees, receiving two MTV nominations and a 71% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. John Wick Chapter … Continue reading Look back at 2023’s most hyped movies
By Adia Miller The 2003 English romcom Love Actually celebrated its 20th anniversary on November 6 and with the chill of December having finally arrived, it’s about time for a rewatch. Depicting nine relationships in various stages, it was both written and directed by Richard Curtis and hosts a cast of some of Britain’s best actors. The most notable romantic relationships include newlyweds Juliet (Keira … Continue reading Modern Christmas classic Love Actually celebrates its 20th anniversary
By: Kameron Heft Savannah College of Art and Design, commonly known as SCAD, sent a representative all the way from Georgia to talk about creative careers and opportunities with Bellbrook High School students. Jenny Conarroe, assistant director of admissions, presented to Mrs. Newsome’s third-period Art 3 and 4 class to talk about the college and its many programs. “So at SCAD, we focus on creative … Continue reading Savannah College of Art and Design presents to Bellbrook High School students
By Adia Miller Sci-fi’s longest running TV show Doctor Who celebrated its 60th anniversary on the November 23. With fourteen doctors, 37 seasons, dozens of companions, and the infinite amount of stories capable of being told in a show where the characters can travel to any place and any time, it can be a daunting task starting a show this vast. With input from long-time … Continue reading What you need to know before watching the Doctor Who 60th anniversary
By Brendan Clementz Ever since the climactic end to the Avengers saga of the Marvel movie series, the franchise has gone into a massive slump. The announcement of a returning actor may be its saving grace. Entertainment Tonight announced that Robert Downey Jr., the actor who portrayed Tony Stark a.k.a. Iron Man, has a renewed contract to act in more Marvel films. The catch? His … Continue reading Robert Downey Jr. returns to Marvel Movies
by Ten Bottemiller, Ben Pursel, and Kameron Heft November 15-18, Bellbrook High School’s theater students brought an entirely new performance style to the stage with their stage adaptation of the Herbert Ross 1983 hit film Steel Magnolias. Steel Magnolias is about a group of women and one of their daughters, the drama they discuss in a beauty parlor, and the heartbreak they experience due to … Continue reading BHS theater’s dual casts take on the emotional Steel Magnolias
By Adia Miller From the subtly spooky to the downright terrifying, 2023 is the host of many important Halloween-esque anniversaries. This year, many of our favorite works meet a milestone, one of which will even be celebrating its 90th year on November 13. In order, from most recent to oldest, these are the Halloween movie and TV anniversaries in 2023. Hannibal: TV Series’s 10th Anniversary … Continue reading Several spooky shows have anniversaries in 2023
By Brendan Clementz Third-person shooter Fortnite turns back the clock in the new season of the game and hits the jackpot with more than six million concurrent players recently. Fortnite is a 100-player free-to-play battle royale game that was first released in July 2017. The game has had a lengthy history of updates that have completely changed the way it is played, but the producers … Continue reading New (old?) Fortnite season releases to smash records
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