6 Entertainment January 27, 2020 The Shield Volume 63 No. 4

“Little Women,” Big Impact Promising Program Feminism Prevails in this Historic Film Continued from page 1 By Skylar Crisp

“Little Women” is a movie that Amy. All the girls have different credible. With all the adaptations the story. Being able to look back Bowlby isn’t alone in his take came out in December of 2019 thoughts and opinions and, there- made over time, this one sticks out with the knowledge and apprecia- on the program. Participating stu- and, thus far, has received critical fore, reach different outcomes. The because it puts a modern twist on tion of where you come from and dents have noticed this flaw as well. success. Being regaled as an in- film is an obvious show- how much things have “I never realized how dif- credibly accurate portrayal in both case of women and their improved while retain- ferent it would be to not see my a historical sense and in relation to struggle for equality and ing compassion for friends every day,” said Owen the 1868 novel, with slight changes simple freedoms. Jo is an those who made the Homolka, a junior participat- from director . Sao- aspiring writer and strug- hard decisions leading ing in the program. “The social irse Ronan, the leading lady in the gles with this throughout to that point shape un- aspect is definitely the biggest film as character Jo March, said in the film- to be an educat- derstanding of a story. downside of the D2 program.” an interview that she thought any- ed, career-driven writer It is because of this This raises the question, is the body would like the movie and it or to be a mundane wife. that Gerwig, a proud D2 program truly beneficial for was just an enjoyable thing to film She is shown to depict female director, was high school students? According to and to view. Knowing this, I went the opinion that if she is able to mold the story a Journal Star article from back in into the movie with high expecta- forced to choose between into a fresh and beau- January of 2017, ICC was beginning tions. the two, she will choose tiful retelling. In con- to target younger demographics due It is an admittedly feminist mov- to deny the social norms clusion, the story gave to low enrollment rates, a move that ie, as it explores the life of Jo and of the time and refuse to me what I believe to Bowlby considered ‘predatory’. her family, at different stages. She be a wife. This mentality be an authentic look at “They target parents because is faced with opposition, choices, of resilience to operation life at the time with an they know that their hands are tied!” and people that were both familiar makes Jo a very lovable optimistic, yet a realis- Bowlby exclaimed. “The reality is, and unimaginable. As the relation- character while also be- tic point of view. I felt college costs tens of thousands of ships between these females go to ing very admittedly stub- for the characters and dollars. It’s hard to say no to an of- show their different circumstances born. their endeavors and fer like this, but if you don’t, you’re and opinions, it also showcases Another important is- understood those who selling your soul to the devil.” admiration and devotion. Unique sue brought up was the wanted these more But while the program may to this adaptation is the use of a effects of poverty on the simple and easier ways be feeding off of parents’ finan- non-linear timeline which acts to girls and their family that of life. It was funny, cial burdens, it hasn’t proved to highlight these factors. As pointed befalls them after the ab- romantic, heartwarm- be a very successful tactic thus far. out by Helen O’Hara in an inter- sence of their father. This ing, heartbreaking, “We had quite a few [students] view by Empire magazine, “Warm impoverished situation and adventurous. I who chose not to participate after but never wishy-washy, cozy with- serves to motivate Jo and would definitely rec- acceptance,” admitted PPS Innova- out being cutesy, this is a superb her choices. The abil- ommend it and plan tion and Grants Officer Dr. Susan adaptation.” One of the main fo- ity to intertwine multiple A pictureof the ‘Little Women’ poster, a retelling of the classic to watch again. Grzanich. “We no longer have the story by Louisa May Alcott. cuses was about the familial bonds large-scale, world issues numbers who originally applied.” of sistership in Jo, Meg, Beth and into a single story is in- So as for the question of whether the D2 program is worth it, the majority of students (as well as some faculty) seem to have A Diamond in the Rough answered with a resolute ‘no’. “” is an introspective thriller “I miss being a teenager,” express- es Johnson, “I miss being with By Will Wentworth people my age, especially when I The recently released movie “Un- real it gives you anxiety from the described his viewing experience. also based on reality. The writers see the fun things that happen at cut Gems” launches the viewer into amount of events happening all at Senior Andy Sorrel also com- and directors, the , Richwoods. I literally had half the a few hectic days in the life of jew- once,” says Ameer Taher, a Senior mented on his experience, “It was created the character of the mistress normal high school experience.” eler and gambling addict Howard IB film student at Richwoods, as he a thrill ride that was brilliant yet with Julia Fox, who is a New York Her words express perfectly Ratner, played by Adam anxiety-inducing for City socialite and acquaintance of how difficult it is to get the best Sandler, in ’s every second. The the two brothers, in mind. When it of both worlds. While getting a Diamond District. The film was shot beauti- came time to cast each role, they free degree may seem more prac- anxiety-inducing thriller fully and the cast of approached Fox to play the role of tical than the ‘normal high school follows Howard as he celebrities that are not the mistress, who was also named experience’, that experience pro- attempts to pay off his usually actors and the Julia. Remembering her thoughts vides students with something that huge gambling debts mix between fiction as she read the script, Fox said in by selling an expensive and reality made for a an interview with The Guardian, gem still embedded in very interesting cine- “Even in the character description, a piece of rock. How- ma experience.” Many I was kind of like: ‘This is a little First Responders ard is constantly dodg- members of the cast familiar.’ It was pretty spot-on.” Continued from page 3 ing debt collectors or are non-professional In the month since the placing high-risk sports or first-time actors in- movie’s debut it has already gar- done. There will be further devel- bets that could make cluding nered acclaim of critics and ordi- opment or approval for a course or break him, all while and The Weekend, nary viewers alike. The National over wellness and suicide preven- juggling a wife, played who play themselves. Board of Review selected the film tion which will also comprise of by , and a The celebrities don’t as one of its top ten films of 2019 other topics such as mental health mistress, played by Julia just have a few cam- and as the Best Original Screen- and stress management techniques. Fox. The film immerses eos but are really act- play. On , the film Several programs have already the viewer into the high ing. Kevin Garnett is a has an average score of 8.37/10. been put in place such as counsel- anxiety and high-pres- real supporting actor, At the box office, it has made over ing through the chaplains’ division, sure world of Howard, where his acting self- 43 million dollars. Kevin Garnett’s which also initiated The Peer Sup- which creates an ex- portrayal only adds to performance has been dubbed as port Program that offers support hilarating film experi- the realism and immer- one of the best performances by or assistance if their work perfor- ence. “It was a film that sion of the film. Julia an athlete. and the mance, self, or family unit has taken used tight shots, insane Fox, another nonpro- Safdie brothers have also won high a heavy toll due to either personal layering of audio, and fessional and first-time praise for their work, both having or professional problems. With the real settings to pull the A picture of the ‘Uncut Gems’ poster outside of Willow Knolls. actress, played an even won various awards and accolades addition of programs as such, hope- audience into a story so bigger role that was across different film critic circles. fully we can ensure the happiness of first responders who serve us.