By Katina Handrinos, Banner Staff The 1900 novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum has inspired a long line of spin-off media, including the stage musical Wicked, which first opened on Broadway in 2003 and has been running ever since. Wicked has garnered high acclaim, winning three Tony Awards and amassing a …
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Emilia Pérez vs. the Golden Globes Awards
By Bella Holt, Banner Staff On January 5, comedian Nikki Glaser stood in front of Hollywood’s biggest names and hosted the 82nd Annual Golden Globes. “Tonight,” she said, “we celebrate the best of film and hold space for television.” Compared to the ultimate flop of last year’s Golden Globes, this year’s ceremony featured an overqualified …
From Say Anything to The Proposal: Rom-Com Recs
By Anita Rodriguez, Contributing Writer Studies show that about 70% of people enjoy watching romantic comedies, or rom-coms, on or around Valentine’s Day. Personally, I watch rom-coms indiscriminately throughout the year and am a self-proclaimed expert on the genre. I believe that nothing can truly top sitting down with a group …
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Holiday Movie Recommendations
By Shea Necheles and Louisa Kania A cup of hot cocoa and a good holiday movie: there is nothing we would rather do this December as the holidays roll around. In preparation for those lazy Sunday afternoons spent holed up in your room underneath a pile of blankets, we have prepared a list of both old and …
