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Throwback Thursday Vol. 5: Juju - Siouxsie and the Banshees
Throwback Thursday Vol. 5: Juju - Siouxsie and the Banshees
Throwback Thursday Vol. 4: Hot Space - Queen
Throwback Thursday Vol. 4: Hot Space - Queen
Throwback Thursday Special Edition: Weezer - Weezer
Throwback Thursday Special Edition: Weezer - Weezer

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K-Pop Demon Hunters, a Global Phenomenon that Sparked in 2025
Emma Berndston
K-Pop Demon Hunters, a Global Phenomenon that Sparked in 2025
Emma Berndston

Ever hear that one really popular song on the radio? It’s got a strong rhythm and almost sounds like you’re at a concert? Well that’s Golden for you. 

Emma Berndston
Snow White and the 7 Reasons to Leave the Theater
The Cinema Hog
Snow White and the 7 Reasons to Leave the Theater
The Cinema Hog

To those who thought this would be good, I laugh at you. This should not surprise you, but I am not a fan of the trend at Disney with live-action remakes. So far in the many years they have been making them, there hasn’t been a tolerable one. This is a great achievement by Disney. So when Snow White was announced as the next of these cash grabs, I already knew it was going to be bad. Was I right? Yes. I can honestly say this is the first movie I have ever walked out on in a theater. 

The Cinema Hog
The Cinema Hog: Why You Should Watch Ted Lasso
The Cinema Hog
The Cinema Hog: Why You Should Watch Ted Lasso
The Cinema Hog

If you don’t know, in 2020 during the peak of Covid, a show came out on the fairly new Apple TV+. This show is Ted Lasso. The show follows Ted Lasso (played by Jason Sudeikas), an American college football coach who is hired to coach an English soccer team whose owner, Rebbeca Welton (played by Hannah Waddingham) secretly hopes his inexperience will lead to failure.  But, Ted’s folksy, optimistic leadership proves unexpectedly successful. 

The Cinema Hog
The Cinema Hog: From Stage to Screen: A Look at Musical to Film Adaptations
The Cinema Hog
The Cinema Hog: From Stage to Screen: A Look at Musical to Film Adaptations
The Cinema Hog

This is for all you theater kids out there. The idea of musicals on stage being reimagined for a film is not a new idea. It has been done for centuries and has made people either awed to be back in that musical’s world or complaining that a song or story plot is not there. From hearing the people sing the song of angry men, to sometimes having to be a little bit naughty. These are the musical film adaptations that got the closest and that captured the essence of the musical. Before we start these are my honorable mentions and some that did not make the cut and why.

The Cinema Hog
7 Movies that Shouldn’t Exist
The Cinema Hog
7 Movies that Shouldn’t Exist
The Cinema Hog

Ah, Hollywood; The place of new ideas, old ideas, and mostly no ideas at all recently. Hollywood over the years has had directors wanting to make their mark in cinema history. Some have like the great Steven Speilberg, Martin Scorsese, and Christopher Nolan. Sometimes we get those directors who wanted their dream on the screen that maybe should not be on the screen. And the question you're probably wondering is, are these visions and dreams good? To answer; No, 100% no. In my opinion, here is the list of movies that should not have even made it past the pitch.

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Upcoming December 2024 Movies
Oliver Donnelly
Upcoming December 2024 Movies
Oliver Donnelly

Oliver explores this December’s run of movies coming out this holiday season.

Oliver Donnelly
November Films
Oliver Donnelly
November Films
Oliver Donnelly

What movies came out in November that may be worth your time and money?

Oliver Donnelly
Upcoming October 2024 Movies
Oliver Donnelly
Upcoming October 2024 Movies
Oliver Donnelly

What should you see in the movies this October? Oliver Donnelly has compiled ten must-see movies for the HF community!

Oliver Donnelly
2024 Oscar Nominations: The Potential Winners and the State of Cinema.
Jack Wilkens
2024 Oscar Nominations: The Potential Winners and the State of Cinema.
Jack Wilkens

The 96th Academy Awards are upon us and as usual the nominations are creating a lot of buzz.

Jack Wilkens

Rotten Tornadoes Games and Tech Zone

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Steam Machine: Is It Worth It?
Anthony Campisi
Steam Machine: Is It Worth It?
Anthony Campisi

Steam has recently announced their brand new console, the Steam Machine to gamers and fans alike. Now you may be wondering what makes the this such a big deal? Well let me tell you! 


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Anthony Campisi
Will Mario & Luigi: Brothership Sink or Float Above the Expectations?
Anthony Campisi
Will Mario & Luigi: Brothership Sink or Float Above the Expectations?
Anthony Campisi

Mario & Luigi: Brothership was released on November 7th last year.


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Anthony Campisi
New Sonic: Boom or Bust?
Anthony Campisi
New Sonic: Boom or Bust?
Anthony Campisi

Have you ever wanted to replay Sonic Generations on something better than the old consoles it’s stuck on? If so, then I have news for you.

A new Sonic game titled “Sonic X Shadow:Generations” is releasing sometime in late October.

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Anthony Campisi
Millions of People Have Been Getting Internet at a Discount- But Not Anymore
Francis DeGregorio
Millions of People Have Been Getting Internet at a Discount- But Not Anymore
Francis DeGregorio

Lots of poorer US families won’t be able to afford even low-end internet plans going forward.

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Francis DeGregorio
AI-Powered Microchips Are Finally Here- No, Not That Kind
Francis DeGregorio
AI-Powered Microchips Are Finally Here- No, Not That Kind
Francis DeGregorio

In the form of the Qualcomm FastConnect 7900, the newest application of AI could solve all your WiFi-related problems within the next few years.

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Francis DeGregorio
Review: Dreamcast
Vincent Ambrosio
Review: Dreamcast
Vincent Ambrosio
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Vincent Ambrosio

TV and Online Show Reviews

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Cobra Kai Never Dies
The Cinema Hog
Cobra Kai Never Dies
The Cinema Hog

How this show even made it to six seasons is beyond me. Most of you probably know about the “hit” Netflix show: Cobra Kai. A spin-off of the Karate Kid franchise whose last movie was so bad they needed to make another one with Ralph Macchio to remind people, “Oh yeah, this exists.”

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Netflix’s Avatar the Last Airbender, Will It Fail?
Benjamin Oren
Netflix’s Avatar the Last Airbender, Will It Fail?
Benjamin Oren

When quarantine first began, many people scrambled to try to get back to a sense of normalcy and comfort. In doing so, people such as myself ended up rewatching many shows that they once enjoyed, whether it be from their childhood or a newer show that was just that good. This made streaming services very interpretive of what became popular in that time. Which is where we find Avatar: The Last Airbender, a Nickelodeon cartoon that ran from 2005-2008. 


Benjamin Oren
Is the new “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” series worth the hype?
Jaxie Howlett
Is the new “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” series worth the hype?
Jaxie Howlett

The long-awaited “Percy Jackson and the Olympians”, original television series is finally on Disney Plus, and people wonder if it is worth watching. Is it worth the hype? Let's break it down into categories…

Jaxie Howlett
Black Monday is Back
Sophia DiPrima
Black Monday is Back
Sophia DiPrima

Showtime’s Black Monday is back! Season 3 premiered last Sunday on May 23rd. After the shocking season 2 finale with Blair becoming Congressman, Mo being shunned from Wall Street and Dawn confessing to being the mastermind behind Black Monday stock market crash and subsequently being jailed, the main crew was in a bit of a mess.

Sophia DiPrima
Peacock’s new show, Girls5Eva
Sophia DiPrima
Peacock’s new show, Girls5Eva
Sophia DiPrima

Tina Fey’s new musical comedy Girls5Eva is delightfully funny and refreshingly sardonic. Starring Broadway alumni Sara Bareilles, Renèe Elise Goldsberry, Ashley Park, and Andrew Rannells, along with comedic actresses Busy Phillips and Paula Pell, Girls5Eva is packed with stars.

Sophia DiPrima
What we can expect for Stranger Things Season 4
Michelle Kantor
What we can expect for Stranger Things Season 4
Michelle Kantor

*Major Spoiler Warning please DO NOT read if you haven’t watched Stranger Things yet and/or if you’re planning to and/or if you dislike spoilers in general* Stranger Things is a TV Show about a boy named William Byers who goes missing in the Upside Down and his friends Mike, Dustin, Lucas meet a girl named Eleven who has telekinetic abilities and they later meet another girl named Max at the beginning of Season 2 and they uncover the mysteries of the Upside Down while fighting Russian Scientists and parasitic alien-like creatures called ‘Demogorgons’.

Michelle Kantor
A Review on Showtime's Black Monday
Sophia DiPrima
A Review on Showtime's Black Monday
Sophia DiPrima

With streaming services taking over the small screen, Showtime’s Black Monday is a criminally underrated show. Starring a ragtag group of outsiders working at their own stockbroker firm in the 80s, this story focuses on them trying to make it in the “Gentlemen’s Club” known as Wall Street. Season 1 reveals how they eventually caused the Black Monday crash of 1987 (a real stock market crash), while in real life nobody knows how it happened, this show makes up a story on what caused it.

Sophia DiPrima
HF Superhero Club Review: WandaVision - Episode 1
Vincent Ambrosio
HF Superhero Club Review: WandaVision - Episode 1
Vincent Ambrosio

Professor S (Mr. Serie) and Captain Bertuch (Mr. Bertuch) review Marvel's WandaVision!

Vincent Ambrosio

 

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The Psychological Impact of Movies 
The Psychological Impact of Movies 

Movies vary by genre; each one uniquely influences the viewer's mindset. Every element affects the audience's mood in different ways.

Fashion In-Tune at the Grammys
Fashion In-Tune at the Grammys

When people think about Grammys, the first thing that pops into their mind is music awards and the singers and producers attending.  But have you ever taken the time to focus on the fashion designs and statements made on the red carpets?

Grammy or Scammy?
Grammy or Scammy?
Sportsmanship Decreases, Referee Shortage Increases
Sportsmanship Decreases, Referee Shortage Increases
Matthew Perry Left Behind Much More Than Just His Role on ‘Friends’
Matthew Perry Left Behind Much More Than Just His Role on ‘Friends’

Mathew Perry, most known for playing Chandler Bing in the famous show called ‘Friends’ died on October 28th, 2023. His assistant found him dead in his hot tub and it was very unclear on how he died.

Down At The Sphere
Down At The Sphere

The sun is setting over what seems like the most beautiful beach in the world. The sky is the most ethereal pink and purple. The water is a beautiful blue and so calm that there are barely any waves. Calm music fills the air, matching this theme so perfectly. Then, the drums begin to pick up louder and faster with the rest of the band following. The song changes completely and the next thing you know you are being launched into space in a rocket. You might be wondering, how this is possible? The answer is that anything is possible at The Sphere.

Taylor Swift's "The Eras Tour" off to an Enchanting Start
Taylor Swift's "The Eras Tour" off to an Enchanting Start

After many months of waiting, Taylor Swift’s highly anticipated “Eras Tour” is off to a fantastic start. Swift has performed a three and half hour 44 song set every weekend for the past two weeks and will continue until her five day run at Sofi Stadium in Los Angeles. Each night she introduces a surprise song that will only be played once on that tour along with her consistent setlist. 

SZA Causes a Splash at The Garden
SZA Causes a Splash at The Garden

This past weekend SZA sold out two nights at Madison Square Garden on her SOS tour to promote her sophomore album “SOS” which has been number one on the charts for the past ten weeks. The singer/songwriter sold roughly 42,000 tickets for her first tour since The Championship Tour in the summer of 2018. Upon tickets being released to the general public, they sold out within minutes.

Taylor Swift Ends The Ticketing Monopoly
Taylor Swift Ends The Ticketing Monopoly

Taylor Swift fans protest on Capitol Hill after a disastrous presale. The fans, also known as “swifties'  were there to try to get Ticketmaster and Live Nation to break up as they believed they had a monopoly over live events. 

Sour by Olivia Rodrigo
Sour by Olivia Rodrigo

Olivia Rodrigo broke the charts back in January with her first song “Driver’s License” which became the number one streamed song in the world. Many fans fell in love with how genuine her music was and quickly people began asking if she would be releasing more songs. Since then, Olivia released two more singles, “deja vu” as well as “good 4 u”. Both of them became top hits immediately. Finally, last Friday Olivia’s debut album, “Sour” came out!

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