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Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Recently released musical adaptation “Joker: Folie à Deux” underwhelms DC fans due to Harley Quinn's lack of character depth and disappointing ending.

The killing joke: “Joker: Folie à Deux” leaves audiences wanting

Penelope Cloonan, Contributing Writer October 11, 2024

Spoilers ahead. Since 2019, DC fans have been waiting with bated breath for the follow-up to the hit movie “Joker” (2019). The original film was an experimental masterpiece, delving into a new,...

Eight horror movie recommendations perfect for Halloween, sorted by genre

Eight horror movie recommendations perfect for Halloween, sorted by genre

Joce Ortiz, Director of Digital Media October 11, 2024

We’ve finally reached the scariest month of the year, and to properly celebrate, I will be suggesting horror movies within different genres every week! Each suggestion below will include a summary of...

“Gilmore Girls” is the perfect show: Here’s why

Salsabeel Salem, Staff Writer October 11, 2024

“Cross my heart and hope no other neighborhood pets die,” Lorelai Gilmore says to her daughter’s teacher-turned-love-interest, Max Medina, on a chilly Connecticut night in the small town of Stars...

Starring 61-year-old Joan Vassos, "The Golden Bachelorette" is a new, more wholesome addition to the "The Bachelor" franchise.

“The Golden Bachelorette” premiere ushers in a breath of fresh air for the franchise

Zachary Treseler, News Editor September 27, 2024

Wednesday, Sept. 18 was a glorious day for the fans and followers of “The Bachelor” franchise. Calling themselves “Bachelor Nation,” many settled around their televisions for another season of...

The fourth season of "Emily in Paris" came out last month, evoking feelings of disappointment from viewers with its strange outfits and poor character development.

Season four of “Emily in Paris” is just as disappointing as the previous three

Esha Bagora, Social Media Editor September 27, 2024

Mild spoilers ahead.   “Emily in Paris”? It’s time for the show to get renamed to Emily in Rome. After watching the newly-released second half of season four of “Emily in Paris,” I...

"Deadpool & Wolverine" is the highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time thanks to its hilariously vulgar protagonist and superior soundtrack.

“Deadpool & Wolverine” was the movie of the summer

Aambar Agarwal, Social Media Manager September 20, 2024

This past July, the long-awaited third “Deadpool” film was released, six years after the sequel. And it was, by far, the most hilarious installment in the franchise. With its adult humor, deprecating...

“Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue” was a blast

Aambar Agarwal, Social Media Manager September 6, 2024

Last month, “Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue” came to Playhouse Square and it was a riot. Set in the present day, the play follows what the ladies have been up to since the show went off air. Hilarious...

“Dìdi," a new comedy/drama film, follows the story of a 13-year-old Taiwanese-American boy as he navigates growing up while learning to embrace his heritage.

“Dìdi” is a heartfelt meditation on family and Asian American identity

Darcy Chew, Sports Editor September 6, 2024

On Jan. 19, “Dìdi” premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival where it won the U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award for Best Ensemble and Audience Award: U.S. Dramatic. The film follows Chris Wang...

Left to right: Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell and Anthony Ramos star in "Twisters," an original film that stands out in a sea of disappointing remakes and sequels.

“Twisters” is surprisingly fun

Kate Gordon, Life Editor August 23, 2024

Mild spoilers ahead.   Where have all the good movies gone? Over the past couple of years, this seems to be the question on every movie-goer’s lips. Most new releases at the box office...

Netflix's newest international thriller, "Three-Body Problem," inspired by the critically aclaimed novels by Liu Cixin, falls short in its screen adaptation. With a lack of Asian representation and excessive use profane imagery, the series highlights Hollywood's obsession with westernizing media.

Chaos theory on screen: Random, unnecessary changes to Netflix’s “3 Body Problem” are its downfall

Darcy Chew, Copy Editor April 5, 2024

On March 21, Netflix released all eight episodes of its highly anticipated show “3 Body Problem,” based on the Nebula Award-nominated and Hugo Award-winning book of the same name and its subsequent...

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