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Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

A disappointing ode to the iconic 2000s classic Mean Girls (2024) falls short in its attempt to bring the Broadway musical to the big screen with lackluster performances and mediocre musical numbers.

“Mean Girls” is another remake gone wrong

Shivangi Nanda, Executive Editor February 2, 2024

Debuting in 2004, the original “Mean Girls” has since become a cult classic, giving audiences a time capsule of teenage life in the early 2000s. Its later transition to the Broadway stage only further...

This years Bachelor, 28-year-old tennis pro Joey Graziadei, has only just begun his journey of narrowing down 32 elligible bachelorettes to the one, with the latest seasons first episode airing Jan. 22.

ABC’s “The Bachelor” returns for its 28th season, stoking drama and tears

Zachary Treseler, News Editor February 2, 2024

America’s favorite melodramatic dating competition show, “The Bachelor,” has returned for its 28th season. For those unfamiliar with the show’s premise, one man dates 32 women at the same time—who...

Prequel to the 1971 classic, Wonka expands on the whimsical character of Willy Wonka (Timothée Chalamet) by showcasing his rise to becoming the iconic chocolatier.

Close your eyes and count to 10: “Wonka” entertains with elaborate scenes, compelling characters

Téa Tamburo, News Editor January 26, 2024

Willy Wonka existed in popular culture long before his introduction in “Wonka.” The audience’s first introduction to his character was through Roald Dahl’s 1964 best-seller “Charlie and the Chocolate...

Despite the initial shock factor of Emerald Fennell’s new thriller comedy “Saltburn,” the beautiful cinematography fails to obscure the lack of depth to the story.

“Saltburn” is a rambunctious drama, for better or for worse

Kethan Srinivasan, Staff Writer January 26, 2024

It has become quite clear that Emerald Fennell has a passion for the fiercely provocative. Judging by her past work on the second season of “Killing Eve” and her 2020 film debut, “Promising Young...

83-year-old filmaker Hayao Miyazakis latest film, The Boy and the Heron, takes audiences through a whimsical journey, using its main character, Mahito, to answer larger questions about life and living.

“The Boy and the Heron” is a gift to Ghibli buffs everywhere

Kethan Srinivasan, Staff Writer January 19, 2024

It can be understandably hard to stomach why someone would possibly want to come out of retirement and return to their longtime job—that is, unless that someone is Hayao Miyazaki. The 83-year-old Japanese...

Aqua: More than just the maker of “Barbie Girl”

Aambar Agarwal, Social Media Editor January 19, 2024

Everyone has heard of “Barbie Girl.” Created in the ’90s by Danish-Norwegian Europop band Aqua, the song’s bubbly beat, catchy lyrics and iconic music video have cemented it as one of the best-selling...

The performance of the main trio in Percy Jackson and the Olympians is underwhelming, with monotone dialogue and a lack of charisma. From left to right: Annabeth Chase (Leah Sava Jeffries), Grover Underwood (Aryan Simhadri) and Percy Jackson (Walker Scobell).

“Percy Jackson and the Olympians” is another disappointing adaptation of the book series

Kate Gordon, Life Editor January 19, 2024

Despite selling more than 180 million copies worldwide, the beloved children’s book series Percy Jackson and the Olympians has had a tough time making it off the page and onto the screen. The first attempted...

Natalie Portman (left) and Julianne Moore (right) star in May December, which is based on the real-life predatory relationship of Mary Kay Letourneau and Vili Fualaau.

Now streaming on Netflix, “May December” is a hard watch, but one well worth it

Kate Gordon, Gordon December 8, 2023

“May December” is not a movie for the faint of heart. More a character study than anything else, the film hones in on the inner lives and relationships of its three leading characters: actress Elizabeth...

MaDaCol performance dazzles and inspires students

Zachary Treseler, News Editor December 8, 2023

Last week, the Mather Dance Collective—abbreviated MaDaCol—held its annual performance show at the Mather Dance center, performing an engaging series of three dance numbers. This completely student-run...

Breaking down the umbrella organization headache

Megan Abel, Staff Writer December 1, 2023

A large part of the college experience is joining clubs and other organizations. At Case Western Reserve University, the breakdown of extracurriculars can be more than just a little headache. Despite being...

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