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Senior Sarah Diggins writes about the health struggles she experienced during the pandemic and discusses how social media perpetuates feelings of inadequacy and pandemic burnout.

Commentary: Pressure to succeed during a pandemic made me sick

By Sarah Diggins
April 28, 2021
A live-action remake of its 1998 classic, Disneys Mulan contains vibrant scenery, but this does not make up for the new films dull plot and script.

Review: Disney produces another dull remake

By Sarah Diggins, Staff Writer
September 14, 2020
Disclosure is a helpful tool for educating its audience about the often harmful portrays of transgender people in popular Hollywood media. The documentary chronicles the history of transgender representation since the beginning of the film industry to the present era with commentary from transgender figures.

Review: Documentary opens discussion on transgender representation

By Sarah Diggins, Staff Writer
July 8, 2020
The Lovebirds, originally intended for a wide theatrical release, finds its home on Netflix. While the newly accessible film is brimming with comedic writing and real chemistry from the main actors, the overall plot sometimes falls flat.

Review: Slapstick comedy film flies off course

By Sarah Diggins
June 7, 2020
Horse Girl is an offbeat Netflix thriller that explores difficult themes of violence and mental illness. Alison Bries performance as the main character Sarah is the most charming element of the film.

Review: Jumbled narrative creates chaos in bizarre thriller

By Sarah Diggins
February 18, 2020
The Turning is an unexceptional horror film with an unresolved narrative. The only redeemable aspects are the performances from the films lead actors who thrive despite the movies poor premise.

Review: Bland horror film churns with mediocre narrative

By Sarah Diggins
February 5, 2020
Marriage Story, Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker, Little Women and Cats were statement films this winter season. Each movie in the selection is relevant in varying ways — through their excellent scripts, pitiful CGI or superb acting, for example.

Review: Movies from the winter season

By Antonio Ferme, Arleigh Rodgers, Liam Conway, and Sarah Diggins
January 22, 2020
Nailed It! Holiday! season two is a joyful ride through failed bakes and hilarious contestants. Judges Nicole Byer and Jacques Torres work well together, and the shows celebrity guest judges bring another element of comedy to the baking show.

Review: Holiday themed cooking show hits nail on the head

By Sarah Diggins
December 4, 2019
Netflixs Let It Snow lacks the defining holiday cheer of a Christmas movie, even though the story takes place on Christmas Eve. The film is based on a collection of three short stories by John Green, Lauren Myracle and Maureen Johnson, but the film has trouble translating the enjoyable aspects of the book to the screen.

Review: Christmas charm is absent in bland romantic comedy

By Sarah Diggins
November 19, 2019
“Fire in Paradise” follows the failed evacuation of residents in Paradise, California, which was ravaged by a wildfire in 2018. The documentary-style film is natural and honest, full of heart-wrenching emotion.

Review: Documentary blazes with intriguing storytelling

By Sarah Diggins
November 11, 2019
Paul Rudds acting carries the Netflix comedy Living With Yourself, in which a man named Miles pays to have a better version of himself created. Rudd plays both New Miles, the newly created and more productive clone, and Old Miles, who is unhappy about his life.

Review: Netflix comedy doubles down on characterization

By Sarah Diggins, Staff Writer
October 29, 2019
The Downtown Abbey movie adaptation is a treat for long-time fans with lovely references to the original series. However, the film lacks the appeal to draw in new fans.

Review: Period drama lacks royal touches of original series

By Sarah Diggins, Contributing Writer
October 1, 2019
Netflix tackles hard-hitting topics like sexual assault in this new series. The show balances a feminist message with its careful treatment of the core characters that the audience cant help but root for.

Review: New Netflix show highlights unbelievable cultural truths

By Sarah Diggins, Contributing Writer
September 24, 2019
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