‘Clifford the Big Red Dog’ Fetches Loads of Fun
By Noah Tang
As a child, I occasionally watched “Clifford the Big Red Dog” and “Clifford’s Puppy Days.” Although I do not remember them very well, those shows left enough of an impression for me to understand the significance of this new movie. To my knowledge, this is the first time that Clifford has been translated into live-action.
The movie starts with Clifford’s birth family squatting in an abandoned factory and then being taken by animal control. However, the workers fail to ...
‘King Richard’ Tells an Inspirational Tale
By Noah Tang
The story of “King Richard” Williams has finally been told on the big screen, and it does not disappoint. Will Smith stars as Richard, the man who raised the two tennis stars that are the Williams sisters. Of course, he was much more than just that. Although Venus and Serena might be the most well-known sisters from that family, their three other siblings have accomplished much as well. Each of them can credit their father for providing them with a strong foundation for ...
‘Cowboy Bebop’ is a Flawed yet Entertaining Remix for the Returning Fan (Spoiler Review)
By Ben Konuch
“See you later, space cowboy…”
As an adaptation of the anime series of the same name, Netflix’s “Cowboy Bebop'' puzzles me. It gets a lot right, such as the phenomenal casting of John Cho as Spike, Daniella Pineda as Faye and especially Mustafa Shakir as Jet. Yet, it also manages to get some of the fundamentals of the story very wrong.
Starting with the positives, of which there are many, most of the subtle tweaks they make to Spike’s and Jet's backstories ...
‘Cowboy Bebop’ is an Exciting Experience for the Newcomer (Spoiler-Free Review)
By Ben Konuch
“Death follows you wherever you go. It’s in your bones, Spike...”
Netflix’s “Cowboy Bebop” really confused me. It’s the most recent in a long string of live-action anime remakes, following such failed attempts as “Dragonball: Evolution” and “Death Note.” Needless to say, studios have had a difficult time trying to adapt anime into live-action, especially with fans being very picky (and vocal) when they feel their favorite shows are being butchered in ...
Ohio is Recalculating Curriculum Required in High School
By Esther Fultz
Rising inflation rates coupled with the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have created an economic situation in our country that is less than ideal. While many Americans today rely on the federal government to address such challenges, a new Ohio education requirement strives for economic improvement on a much smaller, more individual scale. Beginning next school year, all incoming public school freshmen will be required to take a semester-long financial literacy ...
Poland and the EU Spar over Who Is in Charge
By Noah Tang
Recent developments in Poland have caused concerns that the country is getting ready to leave the European Union, as Britain did in its much-publicized ‘Brexit.’ In response, the EU is denying Poland billions of euros’ worth of funding, including those intended to help rebuild after COVID-19. Many are concerned that this situation will eventually escalate into a ‘Polexit.’
This dispute is but the latest disagreement between the Polish government and the EU. Dr. Glen ...
