Illustration by Isabella Frescura Staff Illustrator 4/5 stars Directed by John Krasinski (of The Office fame) and starring himself, Emily Blunt, Millicent Simmonds, and Noah Jupe — A Quiet Place is a story of a family of four trying to survive in a world infested by blind and noise-sensitive monsters. Each of the characters is […]
‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ fails to excite despite excellent presentation
Illustration by Elaine Yang Staff Illustrator 3/5 stars The Star Wars franchise has ridden a bumpy road. From the excellence of A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back to the utter failure of Attack of the Clones and The Phantom Menace, the series has been all over the place in terms of quality. Yet […]
South Pas High School and Middle School choirs unite with music for winter concert
Photo by Thomas Forman Photo Editor The South Pasadena High School and Middle School choirs joined together Wednesday night for a choir performance in the SPMS auditorium featuring almost 100 voices, from sixth graders to seniors. The theater was packed with nearly every seat filled. Ms Donovan-Jones, the director and choir teacher at both the […]
Love, life and meaning in Almost, Maine
Images courtesy of Shari Corell Almost, Maine is about love, about falling in and out of love, about love in all of its forms. Through a harmonious combination of emotional performances, creative set design, and a universal subject matter, the SPHS Drama department has reached a new level of quality. The fall production of Almost, […]
“It” finds success as a horror film but mediocrity as an adaptation
Story by Dashiel Bove and Ben Clark Staff Writers Illustration by Isabella Frescura Staff Illustrator 3.5/5 Stars In 1986, Stephen King’s tour de force horror novel It was published to much critical acclaim. King’s novel focused on the story of 7 friends in the 1950s and their clash with a supernatural force that took the […]
Dashiel Bove
Dashiel Bove has been writing for Tiger since 2015. Now as he enters his second and final year as a staff writer, Dashiel is reaffirming his commitment as a content author for this prestigious paper, both online and in print. Outside of Tiger, Dashiel spends his time writing scripts and filming with friends. Contact: d.bove@tigernewspaper.com […]
They finally did it, a good Spider-Man movie
Written by Dashiel Bove Staff Writer Illustration by Ashton Carless Design Editor Sam Rami’s 2002 film Spider-Man signaled the beginning of a new and better era for superhero movies. While Spider-Man is certainly a fun film from its era, it is not one that has stood the test of time. Spider-Man 2 improved on just about […]
SPUSD upholds immigration protection with inclusivity resolution
Photo by Brandon Yung Assoc. News Editor South Pasadena Unified School District school board members unanimously passed a resolution reinstating inclusivity and non-discrimination, especially in regards to students’ immigration status, at the latest school board meeting on Tuesday, February 14. According to Superintendent Yantz, the resolution had been in the making over the past several […]
Cinematic Expectations for 2017
Illustration by Truman Lesak Design Assoc. Superhero Movies 2017 could be the best year yet for superhero movies, with releases like Thor: Ragnarok, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, and Wonder Woman. However I’m most excited for the upcoming Spiderman: Homecoming, which promises to give new life to the web slinger’s films with a totally […]
Jackie perfectly captures historical icon
By Dashiel Bove Staff Writer Illustration by Ashton Carless Assoc. Design Editor 4/5 stars Up-and-coming Chilean filmmaker Pablo Larraín is not the conventional choice for a biopic about one of the most iconic First Ladies in American history. Despite his origins and small film portfolio, Jackie is not just an excellent portrait of Jacqueline Kennedy, […]
Rogue One overcomes shakey opening
Story Dashiel Bove Illustration Ashton Carless Rogue One: A Star Wars Story has a serious, almost crippling flaw. What is otherwise a great movie and an excellent entry into the Star Wars saga is plagued by an incredibly underwhelming first hour. And yet, the second hour of Rogue One is incredible and deserves a place among […]
Fantastic Beasts: the Beginning of a New Franchise
By Dashiel Bove Staff Writer Illustration by Truman Lesak Staff Illustrator Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, directed by long time Harry Potter filmmaker, David Yates, is a superb film, and certainly a must see for fans of the Harry Potter franchise. Through a combination of witty and intelligent writing and masterfully executed special […]
Magnificent Seven fails to blend traditional and revisionist style
By Dashiel Bove Staff Writer Illustration by Ashton Carless Staff Illustrator 3.5 / 5 Stars The Magnificent Seven (2016) sits on the shoulders of one of the most seminal westerns of all time: John Sturges’ 1960 classic, The Magnificent Seven. Director Antoine Fuqua does a excellent job at creating a hyper stylized and witty film […]
War Dogs can’t cash in on starpower potential
By Dashiel Bove Staff Writer 3/5 stars War Dogs, directed by Todd Phillips (Hangover Series, Old School, Project X), tells the real life story of Efraim Diveroli (Jonah Hill) and David Packouz (Miles Teller), two twenty two year olds who managed to secure a major Pentagon arms contract in 2007 through their contracting company AEY. […]