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‘Casablanca’ Film Review

by Allison Kerper, Staff Writer May 4, 2020

Throughout “quarantine,” my family and I have been rotating who gets to pick what movie or show we watch each night. Although not every choice has been universally liked by all four of us, it has been...

Parasite is praised for its motifs of greed and class discrimination, as well as its stunning cinematography and performance from actors.

‘Parasite’ – a thought-provoking film of greed and class warfare

by Yethmie Goonatilleke, Staff Writer May 4, 2020

“You know what kind of plan never fails? No plan at all. If you make a plan, life never works out that way.” - Kim Ki-taek, Parasite Parasite, a black comedy thriller film directed by Bong Joon-ho,...

“The Last Dance” Film Review

by James Stewart, Staff Writer May 4, 2020

The 1990s -- when people think about the 90s, they think about baggy jeans, and bold sneakers. Others think about backwards hats and bright neon colors. People made fashion one of the most talked about...

‘Booksmart’ review: Olivia Wilde’s coming-of-age comedy delivers a touching message of acceptance

by Charlotte Siohan, Staff Writer May 4, 2020

On first look, Booksmart seems to be just another teenage comedy glorifying the high school party scene and indulging in mature and often lewd humor. However, director Olivia Wilde masterfully develops...

“Someone Great” Film Review

by Sarah Jennings, Staff Writer May 4, 2020

In the romantic comedy, ‘Someone Great”, viewers see a happy couple, Jenny and Nate, reaping the benefits of life in New York City. Fast Forward not even another minute, Jenny is crying in a subway...

“Extraction” Film Review

by Lauren Patasnik, Staff Writer May 4, 2020

Throughout the plot mayhem and disaster follow each character. The only thing staying constant is the audience's hope for Tyler Rake (played by Chris Hemsworth) and Ovi Mahajan Jr. (played by Rudhraksh...

‘Inception’ Movie Review

by Mikayla Kim, Staff Writer May 4, 2020

Dreaming can be a wonderful and terrifying experience at the same time. However, what if people used technology to invade one’s dream and implement ideas that one believes to be their own? Inception,...

“Outer Banks” film review

by Emma Neubart, Staff Writer May 4, 2020

The new Netflix series, Outer Banks, is designed to take viewers back in time to the ‘80s with its style and drama that make the storyline so intriguing. It is said by many that OBX is a combination...

Standing alone in Bergen County, high school full-day schedule needs revision

Standing alone in Bergen County, high school full-day schedule needs revision

by The Glen Echo Staff March 14, 2020

The Board of Education and Superintendent's plan to have full days of remote instruction at the high school during a global pandemic poses a variety of health, social, and instructional concerns for students...

“Merry Coffee.”

by Harleen Saberwal, Staff writer January 31, 2020

Year after year, we come across the amusing ways that stores advertise their products during the holidays’. Many could argue that during this time, Starbucks is particularly focused on the Christian...

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