Day: March 5, 2025

Op-Ed: Anora Was Great, But it Didn’t Deserve the Oscar for Best Picture

Op-Ed: Anora Was Great, But it Didn’t Deserve the Oscar for Best Picture

Assuming you have already read the headline, yes, “Anora” was a great film, and I adore its many aspects, starting with how the Oscars are finally awarding more independent films for their hard work. However, given the movies it was going against, “Anora” did not deserve the Oscar for Best Picture.  For those of you […]

Why Cam Ward is the definite pick for the Giants

The 90th annual NFL Draft is one month away, yet the New York Giants find themselves at an interesting crossroad. After another season of offensive struggles and uncertainty at the quarterback position, it’s time for a change. Names like Drake Maye, Jayden Daniels, and J.J. McCarthy sparked headlines; there’s one name that should be on […]

US Cuts off intelligence sharing with Ukraine

The United States has ceased all intelligence sharing with Ukraine, a move that has sent shockwaves through international diplomatic and defense communities, as reported by the New York Times. Confirmed by CIA Director John Ratcliffe, this decision follows the recent suspension of military aid and stems from the infamous confrontation between President Donald Trump and […]

Op-Ed: Why We Need Better Musicals

Op-Ed: Why We Need Better Musicals

We’ve had many great modern musicals, such as “Hamilton,” written by the excellent Lin-Manuel Miranda, and “Dear Evan Hansen”, by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, but we’re still missing something. It’s as if the quality of our musicals has gone down. Don’t even get me started on the movie adaptation of “Cats” from 2019 or […]

Op-Ed: The World Will Continue to Hate the U.S.

Op-Ed: The World Will Continue to Hate the U.S.

The United States has long grappled with fluctuating global perceptions, often oscillating between admiration and animosity. Of course, to the Americans, everyone loves them, the world revolves around them, and people want to migrate to their fantastic country because they’re simply “the best.” This foolish, narcissistic and self-serving mindset is what makes the rest of […]

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