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The Review
The official student newspaper of St. John's School.

The Review
Get Out centers on an interracial couple as Chris prepares to meet his white girlfriends parents.

Under Review: “Get Out” brings social commentary as horror flick

Irene Vazquez, Editor-in-Chief • March 29, 2017
Jordan Peele's directorial debut "Get Out" is a multi-layered movie featuring social messages about race relations hidden within the horror-comedy plot.
La La Land, from Whiplash writer and director Damien Chazelle, is studded with breathtaking musical numbers and dance sequences.

Under Review: “La La Land”

Emily Chen, Online Editor • January 18, 2017
Movie musical "La La Land" transports audiences back in time with its jazzy soundtrack and Classic Hollywood glamour.
Cantinflas follows comedian Mario Moreno from obscurity to stardom.

Under Review: “Cantinflas”

Marisa Murillo, Photographer • October 6, 2014
Acknowledging a diverse audience by alternating English and Spanish in speech and subtitles, “Cantinflas” tells the story of Mario Moreno, a comedian widely regarded as the Charlie Chaplin of Mexico.
Director Richard Linklater filmed Boyhood over the course of 12 years.

Under Review: “Boyhood”

Michael VerMeulen, Staff Writer • September 15, 2014
An incredible piece of independent filmmaking, “Boyhood” is a thought-provoking and realistic film that moves the heart and soul by focusing on its interesting characters.
Guardians of the Galaxy was released this July. The film has been so successful that its sequel is scheduled for 2017.

Under Review: Guardians of the Galaxy

Irene Vazquez, Copy Editor • August 9, 2014
Marvel's newest release, "Guardians of the Galaxy," balances explosion-packed fight scenes with clever humor.
Captain America: The Winter Soldier reflects modern issues of privacy and security in the digital age.

Under Review: Captain America 2

Michael VerMeulen, Staff Writer • April 23, 2014
An action-packed movie, “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” is an incredible sequel that amazes with its entertaining action, deep emotion and well-developed characters.
Rushmore revisited

Rushmore revisited

Jake Nyquist and Samantha Neal • March 27, 2014
Wes Anderson’s (’87) “Rushmore” may have been filmed on campus in the winter of 1997, but scenes from the cult classic can still be brought to life at SJS. See side-by-side comparisons of the Review’s reenactment and original scenes from “Rushmore.” (Photo Gallery)
Zachary Heinzerling (’06) received his first Oscar’s nomination for his documentary “Cutie and the Boxer,” produced by Lydia Dean Pilcher, which chronicles the day-to-day lives of Japanese artists Ushio and Noriko Shinohara, on Jan. 16.

Heinzerling nominated for Academy Award

Cara Maines, Assistant Online Editor • March 1, 2014
Zachary Heinzerling (’02) will walk the red carpet at the 86th Academy Awards tomorrow night. Heinzerling and his producer, Lydia Dean Pilcher, were nominated for an Oscar for their work on documentary feature “Cutie and the Boxer.”
Released Dec. 18, “Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues” remains faithful to the comedy of its predecessor, but fails to be truly original.

Under Review: “Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues”

Michael VerMeulen, Staff Writer • January 16, 2014
Though its highly advertised and anticipated sequel “Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues,” may not live up to the expectations of the original, it does offers a good laugh.
“The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” is based on a James Thurber short story of the same name published 75 years ago.

Under Review: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

Amy Liu, Staff Writer • January 4, 2014
With over two hours of Ben Stiller phone-calling, skateboarding and daydreaming, “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” fails to reach the magnitude and complexity of its two-minute trailer.
Released Nov. 27, Disney’s newest animation film, “Frozen,” makes its mark on this winter’s movie scene with powerful Broadway singers and an award-winning soundtrack, featuring songs sung by Idina Menzel and Demi Lovato.

“Frozen” Melts Hearts

Irene Vazquez, Staff Writer • January 2, 2014
If you’ve been alive this December, then you’ve heard something about Disney’s newest animation film, “Frozen.”
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