Arts and Tech – Page 11 – The Edition GA

13Apr

The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel Review

Do you want a real-life documentary to watch over spring break? Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel was one of my favorite documentaries that aired on Netflix this winter season. It tells the story of Elisa Lam and her mysterious disappearance while staying at the Cecil Hotel. The documentary closely examines the evidence […]

11Apr

Harry Bradley '22No Comments

Daft Punk’s Retirement

On February 22, 2021, the legendary french EDM pioneers Daft Punk announced their breakup. The duo hadn’t released a project since 2013, and while fans knew there was possibly somewhat of a rift between the two, they were hoping for one last project to top off the group’s career. Still, regardless of whether Daft Punk’s […]

#FreeBritney: Why the Pop Icon is Back in the Spotlight

7Apr

Eileen Zhang '21

Helen Wu '21No Comments

#FreeBritney: Why the Pop Icon is Back in the Spotlight

Why has the Free Britney movement suddenly gained mainstream recognition? “Framing Britney Spears” is the latest installment of The New York Times’s new docuseries, The New York Times Presents, and released exclusively on Hulu. In each episode, The New York Times journalist team takes viewers on a deep dive into a modern news story, which […]

24Mar

Zoe Hersh '221 Comment

Honors Art Show

The Honors Art Show is a student exhibition featuring work by 2D, 3D, Digital Media, and Photography students. Whether it took them a few days or several months, the students’ dedication, hard work, and passion allow the students to pour their hearts and souls into these projects. Due to the pandemic, however, the logistics of […]

Investors Take Advantage of The Gamestop and Stock Market Situation

19Mar

Zara Bhatt '24No Comments

Investors Take Advantage of The Gamestop and Stock Market Situation

Throughout the pandemic, people all around the world have found themselves staying at home with nowhere to go. By investing in stocks, some are given hope and excitement allowing themselves to forget about their worries. Investors usually wait to purchase a stock when it decreases to a reasonable price, and wait to sell it when […]

14Feb

Maria Petko '23No Comments

The “Driver’s License” Phenomena

17-year-old Disney star, Olivia Rodrigo, is climbing the charts in the music industry with her new hit song “drivers license.” In just one day, it broke the record for the most streams in 24 hours on Spotify, reaching 17 million streams. It also debuted #1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. This song was released on […]

13Feb

Gurbani Chawla '22No Comments

Review of Tiny Pretty Things

Looking for a new show to binge? I recommend Tiny Pretty Things created by Michael MacLennan, which debuted on Netflix in December of 2020. The show, originally based on the novel titled the same name, stars Kylie Jefferson, who plays Naveah, and features many other talented dancers. The storyline begins as the lead dancer at […]

7Feb

Zara Bhatt '24No Comments

John Jennings

John Jennings, Professor of Media and Cultural Studies at the University of California, Harvard Fellow, and illustrator of Kindred by Octavia Butler, will be visiting GA on February 9th, 2021. His presentation, “Reimagining Black Future: Art & Resistance” will commence GA’s annual celebration of Black History Month. John Jennings original work, both written and visual, […]

27Jan

Sydney Cameron '22No Comments

Belfry Club’s Digital Performance

School and extracurriculars might look a little different this year, but the show must go on! GA’s Belfry Club cast and crew did not let the pandemic stop them from performing. Despite not being allowed to physically get together and rehearse in school, Belfry members created a 50 minute long digital performance called “The Internet […]

The Impact of COVID-19 on the Movie Industry

20Jan

Alan Liu '24No Comments

The Impact of COVID-19 on the Movie Industry

Do you remember the last time you were in a movie theater with your friends? COVID-19 has affected all our daily activities, including how we watch movies. Due to the stay at home orders and social distancing requirements, people are hardly able to go to the movie theaters; instead, we are relying more on at-home […]