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Oakton Outlook

The student news site of Oakton High School

Oakton Outlook

The student news site of Oakton High School

Oakton Outlook

Movies & TV

Hidden Messages of YOU

Claudia Messina, Editor in Chief | January 14, 2020

It’s the first day back from winter break. The hallway buzzes with the conversation between friends that haven’t seen each other in two weeks and friends that spent every day together for two weeks. Although each conversation unique, almost all include...

In Defense of Cats: Movie Review

In Defense of Cats: Movie Review

Emily Richardson, Editorial Board | January 14, 2020
This movie takes what you know about reality for a spin. In order to have a good time, you need to be ready for the ride.
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F.R.I.E.N.D.S Won’t Be There For You

Veronica Preaskorn, Editor in Chief | January 13, 2020

At the start of 2020, Friends fans were disappointed by the removal of the hit sitcom from Netflix. The show follows six best friends as they navigate adult life in New York City. Friends originally aired in 1994 but continued to rise in popularity over...

Frozen vs Frozen 2

Frozen vs Frozen 2

Shevany Moharir, Editorial Board | December 13, 2019

The big buzz of Thanksgiving 2019 was the premiere of Frozen 2, the sequel to Disney’s Frozen which, at the time of its release in 2013, was the highest grossing animated film in history. It was no surprise that audiences went crazy when Disney announced...

The Battle Between Old and New Film Making

The Battle Between Old and New Film Making

Will Locklin, Staff Writer | December 13, 2019

A heated debate in the entertainment world has taken place over the legendary filmmaker, Martin Scorsese's controversial comment about Marvel movies. In November, Scorsese said “I don’t see them. I tried, you know? But that’s not cinema,” Scorsese...

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The World is Ending, the Star Wars Plot was Leaked

Zoe Sauger, Editor-In-Chief | October 31, 2019

Star Wars. A meaningful term to many fans who have grown up watching the films, reading the books, and fantasizing about the fictional world. The new movie, Rise of Skywalker is supposed to be the last movie in the nine-part ‘skywalker saga’. So,...

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First Chinese American SNL player — too little, too late?

Emily Richardson, Editorial Board | October 31, 2019

On Sept. 28 of this year, NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” returned for its 45th season boasting three new featured players— Shane Gillis (who has since been fired for racially insensitive comments made in the past), Chloe Fineman, and Bowen Yang,...

Netflix for French Students

Netflix for French Students

Olivia Garrone, Editorial Board | October 30, 2019

Learning a language isn’t easy, and French is no exception. Many people say that the best way to learn a language is to be completely immersed in it, but most people don’t have the option to jet off to Paris for the semester. So they have to resort...

Why Does Netflix Keep Getting Rid of Popular Shows?

Why Does Netflix Keep Getting Rid of Popular Shows?

Aubrey Harrell, Editorial Board | September 16, 2019

If you’ve been subscribed to Netflix for a while, the routine of Netflix removing well known and beloved shows from their site and the outrage that follows probably isn’t much of a shock at this point. In the past year alone many notable shows have...

Aladdin Live Action Movie Review

Grace Park, Staff Writer | September 15, 2019

   On May 24, 2019, Disney’s live action “Aladdin” movie by director Guy Ritchie was released. It is about a street guy named Aladdin and the rebellious Princess of Agrabah, Princess Jasmine.  It shows viewers a whole new world with singing...

What are the Best Romantic Comedies on Netflix?

Shevany Moharir, Editorial Board | September 15, 2019

Over the past few years, Netflix has flooded its platform with tons of “romantic comedy” movies, many of which have become some of the site’s most popular programs. The romantic comedy genre is filled with lighthearted story lines, humorous dialogues,...

Avengers Twist and Turns

Avengers Twist and Turns

Annabelle Rosse, Staff Writer | May 6, 2019

Everyone should know of the Avengers Endgame movie by now. If, for some reason, you haven’t, beware. This article will spoil almost everything. It’s been the main talk all over the internet for the past couple weeks by succeeding on shaking its fan...

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