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A shark. A girl. Oh no!

By Alyssa Berrios | July 11, 2016, 9:54 a.m. | In Movies »

With heart-stopping suspense and an intriguing climax, "The Shallows" brings many beachgoers' fear of sharks alive. The survival film includes many action-packed moments and is a modern-day 'Jaws,' woman versus nature (in the form of a gargantuan great white shark) thriller that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats with its riveting plot and detailed graphics.


An a-dory-ble sequel to Finding Nemo

By Mehana Daftary | June 20, 2016, 12:25 p.m. | In Movies »

Announced in 2013, Finding Dory truly lived up to the high expectations set by the well-lovedFinding Nemo, with central themes of familial love and never giving up. Childish humor, suspenseful moments and tear-jerking scenes make this movie a must see for audiences young and old.


Hiding in plain sight

By Maniza Habib | June 3, 2016, 1:11 p.m. | In Restaurant Reviews »

We all love Chipotle's burrito bowls, Santucci's artisan sandwiches and Subway's fresh footlongs, but there are some places across the street that stay hidden in the shadows of those Four Corners staples. We pass by Four Corners every day before school, after school, and during school (just kidding, because we have closed lunch, of course!), yet somehow we ignore the independent eateries just a short walk away.


Spring sweets: berry smoothie

By Amalia Chiapperino | May 22, 2016, 4:51 p.m. | In Recipes »

Light on prep, but heavy on snack satisfaction, this smoothie has the added bonus of being packed with vitamins and protein thanks to the fruit and yogurt.


The swirling sounds of jazz

By Lauren Frost | April 30, 2016, 1:10 p.m. | In Music »

Enjoy these sounds in the playlist included in this article to finish off Jazz Appreciation Month.


Batman v. Superman: Dawn of the Justice League

By Sandeep David | April 11, 2016, 3:32 p.m. | In Movies »

Cluttered with extraneous characters and dragging on for far longer than it needs to, Batman v. Superman is disjointed at best.


Dr. Dog joined by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra for an exciting show

By Ellie Struewing | March 26, 2016, 8:21 p.m. | In Music »

On Thursday night at the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall in Baltimore, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Dr. Dog and the Baltimore Boom Bap Society came together in perfect harmony.


Simple set yet profound messages in "Good Kids"

By Benjamin Yokoyama | March 15, 2016, 1:12 p.m. | In Plays »

The Round House Theatre Teen Performance Company produced a riveting and extremely topical performance of "Good Kids" by Naomi Iizuka for the annual Sarah Metzger Memorial Play.


Pride and prejudice and zombies, oh my!

By Maniza Habib | Feb. 15, 2016, 6:14 p.m. | In Movies »

"Pride and Prejudice and Zombies" is perfectly competent and nothing else. It's probably not worth it to watch in theaters, but maybe a good film to watch at home--just for the laughs.


Worth the "weight"

By Randima Herath | Feb. 1, 2016, 4:25 p.m. | In Movies »

The new concepts, characters and obstacles easily compel the targeted younger audiences into following Po on yet another feat.


Bumpy Ride in Ride Along 2

By Lauren Frost | Feb. 1, 2016, 3:56 p.m. | In Movies »

Being a Kevin Hart movie, it has a very silly feel and a somewhat childish sense of humor.The movie, though not great, is nonetheless a fun watch.


"Joy" needs more

By Eleanor Cook | Jan. 2, 2016, 11:45 a.m. | In Movies »

"Joy" is a modern-day story of rags to riches, and plays off of the clichéd idea that anyone can make it big in America. With more character development, it would be an excellent film, but without it, there is too much missing for it to be plausible.


Your holiday is not complete without 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'

By Benjamin Yokoyama | Dec. 29, 2015, 11:15 a.m. | In Movies »

Although not the most unique film of the franchise, drawing frequently from the original six, Abrams created a visual masterpiece with the sound effects to draw a viewer back to that galaxy far, far away.


The end of the games

By Lauren Frost | Nov. 30, 2015, 1:59 p.m. | In Movies »

In many ways the final movie of the epic Hunger Games series is a fantastic movie, with great cinematography and special effects. However, compared to the rest of the hit series, Mockingjay Part 2 falls flat.


"The 33" moves mountains

By Randima Herath | Nov. 17, 2015, 5:50 p.m. | In Movies »

"The 33" is based off of the 2010 Chilean mining accident, in which 33 miners trapped underground for 69 days survived against all odds. The film follows the timeline of the disaster, bringing to light the precarious working conditions in the Chilean mining industry through effective foreshadowing and powerful acting.


She's back: say "Hello" to Adele

By Maniza Habib | Nov. 12, 2015, 2:04 p.m. | In Entertainment »

Adele has reemerged with her new hit single, "Hello", which has been shattering records since its premiere last Friday.


Good. Very good.

By Benjamin Yokoyama | Nov. 10, 2015, 1 p.m. | In Movies »

Sam Mendes' "Spectre" is yet another thrilling James Bond movie. The exciting movie is filled with action, and changes direction as often as actor Daniel Craig does in the final scene. The quick-moving plot, the explosive scenes and the seductive power of Bond make the film a must-see.


All smiles in "Much Ado about Nothing"

By Amalia Chiapperino | Nov. 8, 2015, 12:36 p.m. | In Plays »

Blair theater has delivered another fantastic production in its fall play, "Much Ado About Nothing". With a stellar cast and crew, and a creative twist, the theater department showcased this celebrated Shakespeare comedy in the best possible light.


"The Martian" is out of this world

By Maniza Habib | Oct. 6, 2015, 4:26 p.m. | In Movies »

"The Martian," based on the novel by Andy Weir, follows the gripping journey of an abandoned astronaut, Mark Watney (Matt Damon) on Mars. The film shows a new cinematographic perspective of space, in which everything doesn't have to be so scary.


"The Intern" rises to the occasion

By Eleanor Cook | Oct. 6, 2015, 1:51 p.m. | In Movies »

Falling in love with "The Intern" is easy. It excels at portraying the complexities of life in the 21st century and keeps audiences rooting for Ben, Jules, and their colleagues and company the whole length of the film.


"Everest" leaves viewers at base camp

By Sandeep David | Sept. 21, 2015, 2:15 p.m. | In Movies »

In a film that starts out at a plodding pace, director Baltasar Kormákur ramps up the intensity at the end to tell the story of the disaster in proper heartbreaking fashion.


Say hello to the new Stephen Colbert

By Robert Pfefferle | Sept. 20, 2015, 4:31 p.m. | In Television »

After the first show, things looked dismal for Colbert. However he was able to bounce back from a mediocre debut and close out his first week on a high note.


"The Visit" is well worth a visit

By Charles Lott | Sept. 16, 2015, 8:09 p.m. | In Movies »

"The Visit" combines elements from "Hansel and Gretel," found footage horror movies, and director M. Night Shyamalan's own brand of twisted surprise ending, making it the best horror movie of the summer.


"Ant-Man" packs an ant-sized punch

By Sandeep David | Aug. 19, 2015, 8:18 p.m. | In Movies »

Though Marvel does not perform as well as it usually does, a viewer that goes in with ant-sized expectations will get a big surprise as "Ant-Man" still is a solid movie.


"Straight Outta Compton" will have viewers streaming straight into the theater

By Maniza Habib | Aug. 18, 2015, 9:27 a.m. | In Movies »

"Straight Outta Compton" is at times difficult to watch, but overall an epic and captivating film that raps brutal truths about race and police brutality—which continue to resonate today.

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