Page 12 • Don’t watch The Kissing Booth 2 • Chadwick Bose- ulture man dies at 43 C El Gato • Friday, September 18, 2020 • Los Gatos High School • www.elgatonews.com Marks reviews Father, Soldier, Son Netflix documentary The Joe Rogan podcast moves to Spotify by Quincy Marks We also see how Brian struggles with his new by Trent Bartlett Public Relations Manager identity. He was once a strong man who could play for Sports Editor War, recovery, and sorrow – the Netflix documen- hours with his children. Now, because of his injury, he The Joe Rogan Experience, move to Spotify and stop uploading episodes to Youtube. Rogan tary Father, Soldier, Son tells the true and heart- cannot go a few minutes without experiencing excru- hosted by comedian and actor Joe revealed, “Full versions of the show will only be on Spotify after breaking story of a single father and his experience ciating pain. His terrible injury presents a question Rogan, was officially moved to the end of the year.” fighting in the U.S. army. Documentarians recorded to the viewers: was going to war worth it? In Brian’s Spotify from Youtube as of Sep. The podcast is a place where Brian Eisch’s life for ten years, and viewers watch as eyes, yes it was. However, the question is not so 1. To complete this move, Rogan guests can express their feelings the aftermath of fighting in Afghanistan transforms black and white to the viewer. The pride of fighting signed a record-breaking deal and views on a variety of different his and his two young boys’ lives. for his country is juxtaposed by the pain the war has worth reportedly over 100 subjects, as Rogan has hosted We first meet Brian’s two sons as young children: caused the family. million dollars. politicians, celebrities, MMA Isaac, a 12-year-old boy, worries for his dad’s safety, Father, Soldier, Son introduces the modern-day The Joe Rogan Expe- fighters, and more. The most and Joey, a seven-year-old, is fascinated by war. war story to people who may not know anyone who rience is the number popular episode on Youtube is has served. Brian first joins the army after being one most downloaded episode 1169, which features pressured by his father, but he comes to love the podcast in the world, the third richest person in sense of belonging and purpose it gives him. We with around 190 the world, Elon Musk. The see the pressures that many young men face million downloads episode is famous mostly attempting to appear strong and tough, monthly. Rogan’s due to the scene in which masking all emotions. We learn work first aired on Rogan hands Musk some that, above all else, Brian sees Dec. 24, 2009, and marijuana that Musk pro- himself as a soldier, an identity has been popular ceeds to smoke. The episode that takes over every aspect of his life. ever since, with some has been viewed 36 million Later, when Isaac joins the military, he confesses attributing its popularity times, but the clip of Musk that he doesn’t even know what America is fighting to the rise in popularity smoking the marijuana has been for, but he joined because his father wanted him too. of many podcasts. Rogan passed around the internet and We see that many military families feel it is their announced his signing with the sent Tesla stock down nine percent duty to go out and fight for American freedom. media-streaming company on May the day after the episode was released. Musk has been on the Brian feels this wholeheartedly; he loves the 19 to each of his 10.6 million Ins- podcast one more time during episode 1470 which took place army, even feeling guilty that they give him tagram followers. on May 6, 2020. a pension for his injury. The transition from Exact details of the contract Rogan’s first episode to go live on both Spotify and Youtube Brian’s tour in Afghanistan is cut military to civilian life is challenging for Brian; between Rogan and Spotify have aired on Sep. 1. The episode, number 1530, featured Duncan short after he severely injures one of his legs. however, it’s clear that he cherishes his military yet to be shown to the public. Two Trusell, a stand-up comedian and American actor. The episode While the documentary unfolds, we see how the life more than anything. things, however, are certain. Rogan – the longest to date – spans over five hours, 19 minutes, and two boys come to differentiate in their responses The documentary toys with many heavy topics: the stated during his Instagram video, 49 seconds. The episode shows Rogan and Trusell in glamorous to their dad’s limiting injury. Timid Isaac attempts purpose of war, the harmfulness of toxic masculinity, “It will be the exact same show” space suits, except the space suits are just outfits which the two to do everything in his power to help Brian recover, losing yourself, and losing a loved one. Father, Soldier, as it has been since the show first wear while talking about Trussell’s own podcast, The Duncan while Joey speaks about planning to kill the man Son is a beautiful yet tragic film that exposes the ups started. The second detail involves Trussell Family Hour, and their views on what is happening in who injured his beloved father. and downs of war to the average American. when the podcast will officially the world around them. Los Gatos Breakout Band: Suburbamore talks with Kaufman by Georgia Kaufman tech advancements, to Kehillah high school alum Noah Lerner, the genesis, largely... a passion project for all of us. But if we can elevate Humor Editor band’s ‘techie’ and event coordinator. it to a level at which we have a large national or international fol- On Jun. 17, 2019, Los Gatos’s very own musical The name “Suburbamore” originated in Murnin’s backyard. lowing, that would be cool. Even if it was on a smaller scale than the sensation, Suburbamore, formed in LGHS alum “I’ll never forget this [story] because it’s so funny,” he biggest pop stars, I think that’s just vaguely where we are going. We Jack Murnin’s garage. The group consists of explained. “We just looked at the tree in my back- just want to make music for fun.” ten members, including more LGHS students yard and said ‘Yo, is that a sycamore tree? That’s For people who have not listened to Suburbamore, the group and alums. dope. Yo, we live in the suburbs. Suburbs? describes its music style as “R&B Funk… avant-garde. Or you can Some current LGHS students play in the band, Sycamore? Suburbamore.’” just take every [style] in the world, put it in a box, and then there it like seniors Trevor Ross (stage name: Ugene They started the group based on is.” Murnin and Trevor clarified, “it’s pretty alt-pop… but there are Stacks), and Soren Wilde, who do vocals. Wilde “mutual friendships all coalescing some wildcards in there.” Let it be known, the wildcards do come as also plays guitar along with senior David and evolving around the idea of surprises, but they fit perfectly with the band’s style, as the group Marselli. Junior Ian Moore joins them on creating music together,” T. just enjoys making what comes naturally. bass alongside senior Johnny Wilkens Ross stated. Because many The musical inspirations for new songs are “totally different for on the saxophone and some additional of the members come from each” and do not follow a “defined structure.” So, with the group wind instruments. a musical theatre background, wanting to make music that makes them and their listeners happy, Suburbamore also features LGHS alums the group’s overall goal and they’ve expressed that they enjoy just going with the flow, with big Mitchell Ross (stage name: Joe Guapo) and source of motivation is to perform hopes for the future. Murnin added, “we’ve realized our favorite songs Alice Bibaud on vocals, and Lucas Fink and put on a show for others. have been the spontaneous ones. The ones that are made at 4:00 AM, on drums. Murnin joins in on vocals and “Ideally,” Murnin admitted, “we or over the course of one day. Those are the ones [our listeners] like keyboard, while also producing some of keep making music. We are able to the best, that we like the best, because there’s more of a fun and the music. reach more and more people, and spontaneous energy that is involved with those.” Although many members currently attend eventually we can tour sometime When asked if there would be any new music coming soon, the LGHS, some members joined due to mutual in the future. At the end of the group threw out sarcastic responses such as, “Nope, this is the end” and friendships and interests. Last but most day, the more music we make, the “It’s been fun while it lasted,” so active listeners have no need to fret. definitely not least, the band owes many of better we will get.” Suburbamore’s music is found on all music platforms, and it is their performing opportunities, as well as Wilde added, “This was, in its well worth a listen. Do youself a favor and don’t watch The Kissing Booth 2 by Emily Duvall The first movie is still very questionably adequate, but I will questions, writers had a great opportunity to make a sequel that would Culture Editor take the watchable first movie any day over the horrific sequel. Even tie up loose ends and give viewers the satisfaction they were looking For the past couple of years, Netflix though The Kissing Booth was quite uncomfortable, it was far from for. In my eyes, the writers said, “Nope!” and instead made an entirely has been hugely successful in releasing how bad the sequel was. Just by watching, I got intense new plot that didn’t even make sense. This new plot prevented the lots of original content, like movies, TV second hand embarrassment simply characters from developing, and stunted the growth in the characters’ shows, documentaries, and much more. from the characters’ conversations relationships with each other. Most Netflix Originals are high qual- and interactions. Somehow, the only qualities that seemed to develop within these ity, with more and more coming out The sequel picks up right where characters were their self-centered and narcissistic personas. During during quarantine. On Jul. 24, Netflix we left off in the first movie, with the film, Lee overreacts when he finds out Elle applied to Harvard, released the sequel to The Kissing Noah about to leave for Harvard, when really he should have just been happy for her. The characters Booth, a movie that premiered on the graphics B. Gibson and Elle recapping her time with continue to act self-absorbed and focus only on themselves instead of service in May 2018. Netflix made the him before he left. Don’t worry, it the well-beings of those around them. While these protagonists give biggest mistake in history by releasing goes straight downhill from there. us absolutely nothing, and there is also really no moral that is taught this sequel. If I were Netflix, I would be Throughout the film, Elle stresses from their shallow characteristics and petty actions. embarrassed right about now. over college applications while This movie was problematic from the second Netflix released it, If you find yourself browsing Netflix, trying to navigate her long dis- and I haven’t heard of anyone who actually enjoyed it. Both films wondering what to watch, I beg of you, tance relationship with Noah. have received quite awful reviews from critics all over the country. On watch anything but The Kissing Booth Two. If you happened to be Since Elle is a senior, you would think, at the very least, we would know Rotten Tomatoes, The Kissing Booth holds an even lower score than like me, eagerly awaiting the sequel and watching it on the day of where she’d be going to college by the end of the movie. But instead, the sequel. While the first film holds an extremely poor score of 17 its release, I am truly sorry. At least we suffered through those 131 viewers are left in the dark even after the film concludes. One of the percent, The Kissing Booth 2 surprisingly holds a higher rating at 29 minutes together. Not only is this the worst sequel of all time, it is sole reasons I watched this movie was to see where Elle would decide to high. The universe will never be able to explain how these odd ratings two hours and 11 minutes of my life that I will never get back. From go to college. All I wanted was one thing from this terrible movie. Yet, occurred. All I have to say is: yikes Netflix. On the bright side, there the messy, unorganized plot, to the horribly unsatisfying ending, all I got was awful acting, zero character development, and a shallow is no need to fret; there is a third movie coming in 2021, and I’ll be everything about this movie was not worth my time, and it is not relationship between Elle and a new, incredibly irrelevant character. more than ready to rip that one to shreds as well. worth yours. Because the first movie left viewers with so many unanswered (Sources: Rotten Tomatoes, IMDb)