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Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Nomadland stars Frances McDormand as Fern in this American story of poverty and persistence.

“Nomadland” reflects the America beneath the surface

Shreyas Banerjee, A&E Editor March 5, 2021

America is a beautiful country. From coast to coast, there are millions of wonderful places to visit, beautiful sights to behold and kind people to meet. Yet behind it all, there’s a strange despair...

Tom Holland stars as a bank-robbing veteran suffering from PTSD in this disappointing Russos Brothers film.

“Cherry,” the film that shut down CWRU, is ultimately a disappointment

Margot Gordon, Contributing Reporter February 26, 2021

After filming in Cleveland and shutting down the Case Quad of Case Western Reserve University for half a week, Joe and Anthony Russo’s film “Cherry” finally came out in theaters Friday, Feb. 26....

Childrens’ TV shows aren’t just for children: Here are some to take a chance on

Emerson McGinnis, Staff Columnist February 19, 2021

There are many interesting TV shows out there for seniors, adults, teenagers, children … not so many shows directed at infants, but that makes sense. As there is an average of 25 new TV shows that enter...

Daniel Kaluuya has garnered critical acclaim in his performance as Fred Hampton, chairman of the Illinois Black Panther Party.

“Judas and the Black Messiah” reframes the legacy of the Black Panthers

Shreyas Banerjee, A&E Editor February 19, 2021

Much of Black history has been hidden or distorted in America; the story of the Black Panther Party is a prime example. Black radicals have never been accepted as the standard-bearers of the civil rights...

CWRU alum Michael Suglios Short. Sweet. Film Fest. is experimenting with dual in-person and virtual viewing formats to comply with social distancing guidelines.

Short. Sweet. Film Fest. plans a tenth year like no other

Shreyas Banerjee, A&E Editor February 19, 2021

When Case Western Reserve University alumni Michael Suglio first started the Short. Sweet. Film Fest. in 2012, he had no idea what it would become. “I came up with the idea while I was doing my MBA...

Explore a new era of Star Wars stories known as the High Republic.

“Light of the Jedi” launches Star Wars towards a bright future via the past

Shreyas Banerjee, A&E Editor February 12, 2021

“For over a thousand generations, the Jedi Knights were the guardians of peace and justice in the Old Republic.” When Obi-Wan Kenobi spoke that line in the original 1977 film “Star Wars,” it...

The Sundance Film Festival arrives in digital form

Margot Gordon, Contributing Reporter February 12, 2021

From Jan. 28 to Feb. 3, the 2021 Sundance Film Festival was held online for the first time ever. Usually held in Utah, the digital form meant that anyone in the U.S. could attend this festival with relative...

Get lost in the vibes of Paul McCartneys third solo album.

“McCartney III” is the legendary Beatle at his purest form

Shreyas Banerjee, A&E Editor February 5, 2021

What do you do after a long career defining and redefining popular music with each new album? Well apparently, you just never stop.  50 years after the breakup of The Beatles, arguably the most influential...

Lose yourself in the romance and drama of Bridgerton.

The Diamond of Netflix: “Bridgerton” and its Regency-era love story

Kate Caforio, Contributing Reporter February 5, 2021

In a craze reminiscent of the release of “The Queen’s Gambit” and “Outer Banks,” the Regency-era Netflix show “Bridgerton” has captured the hearts of romantics and history fanatics alike....

Jamie Foxx stars in Soul as Joe Gardner, Pixars first Black protagonist.

“Soul” tries to find out what makes life worth living

Shreyas Banerjee, A&E Editor February 5, 2021

There are some things we all wonder about when we’re young. Do my toys come to life when I’m not there? Is there a monster in my closet? Are the fish in my fish tank missing their families and the...

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