Bird Box – it’s worth taking your blindfold off to see
by Erich Miller and Ashley Visscher
January 23, 2019
The drama thriller Bird Box captured the hearts of many in the days following its release as one of the most anticipated Netflix originals of 2018. In the opening of the film, the main character, Malorie, yells at her children to never take their blindfolds off, no matter what. The movie then cuts t...
Dumplin’ teaches teens the importance of loving self and others
by Elizabeth Anderson, Watermark Editor
December 14, 2018
On December 7, Netflix released the new film Dumplin', based on the novel of the same name by Julie Murphy. Having loved the book, I was eager to see how the movie measured up, especially since it was produced by a streaming service instead of by a production company like Warner Bros. or Universal. I must say...
Haunting of Hill House is not the horror you are looking for
by Haley Enders, Reporter
December 3, 2018
3.5/5 stars Warning: Major spoilers Mike Flanagan, the director of many popular thrillers such as Oculus, Hush, Before I Wake, and Gerald’s Game, slightly tainted his otherwise perfect career record with a new 10 episode Netflix series The Haunting of Hill House. This show is based on the novel The Hauntin...
Give witches a break!
by Beau Cameron, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 30, 2018
What do you think of when you hear the word witch? I get a lot of different answers, ranging from The Wizard of Oz’s Wicked Witch to devil worshipers. People mention Halloween costumes. I listen to a lot of descriptions of green-skinned women with warts and black pointy hats, and a surprising number of an...
News for November 14
by Lancer Media
November 14, 2018
Are you a fan of trivia games? Do you like watching Jeopardy? Do you enjoy playing QuizUp or Trivia Crack? The LHS Academic Team competes against students from other schools in a team trivia tournament and is looking for new members. The first meeting will take place tomorrow from 2:30 to 4:00 pm in Mr. Hah...
The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina: What makes it magic?
by Beau Cameron, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 8, 2018
On October 26, Netflix dropped its newest, spookiest show, The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. I had planned to review it, so I sat down with a pen and pad of paper, ready to tear it apart. Sometime during Episode 5, I forgot to take notes. The show’s creator, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, works ...
Big Mouth: A nostalgic whiff of preteen spirit
by Haley Enders, Reporter
October 22, 2018
Warning: Minor Spoilers. Rate: 5/5 stars Big Mouth, a Netflix original, produced by Nick Kroll and his childhood best friend, Andrew Goldberg, was inspired by Kroll being pantsed in middle school in front of his crush. The entire show is based on Kroll and Goldberg and their experiences in the aw...
Murdoch Mysteries solves the problem of “the usual suspect” TV shows
by Emily Reed, Managing Editor
June 5, 2017
Murdoch Mysteries 150 episodes, 10 seasons Of the things that Canada is known for, excellent television series isn’t one of them. However, this show puts a twist on the traditional crime-solving show that makes it truly unique. This show takes place in Toronto, the largest city in...
Check this off your blacklist: The Blacklist is sure to thrill and hook you from the pilot
by Ethan Hart, Reporter
April 12, 2017
3 seasons, 67 episodes Approx. 1 hour each The Blacklist is a crime action thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat watching every episode. Raymond Reddington is a high-profile criminal on the FBI’s Top 10 Most Wanted list that turns himself in with the intent on helping the FBI catch crimi...
“13 Reasons Why” blends polished storytelling with suicide awareness
by Madison Reeley, Reporter
April 12, 2017
13 Reasons Why is a recently released Netflix original series that focuses on suicide. As far as shows go, this is not one that you should watch if you’re looking for an uplifting or happy story. While this story is not a happy one, it is still captivating and important. The show is based on the...
