“Wonder Woman 1984” finally premiered in theatres and HBO Max on Christmas day, over three years after the first film in the franchise, “Wonder Woman” (2017), was released. After 2020’s series of movie delays, including other blockbusters such as “Black Widow” and “No Time to Die,” I was practically chomping at the bit to watch this film. The excitement was even more heightened by my love of the first “Wonder Woman,” which I rewatched for a third time in preparation to see the sequel.
Given the all-star cast, success of the sequel, and dedicated fanbase, this movie seems predestined for success. This made it even more disappointing to realize that this sequel falls short in filling the shoes of the first “Wonder Woman” film.
Every year, as late November rolls around, college students say their tearful goodbyes to their best friends as they leave for Thanksgiving break. This year, however, the break looks a little different.
What was once a week at home to give thanks, turned into a six week long period of time at home, disallowed from reentering their campuses until mid-January in hopes of minimizing travel during the pandemic.
Maddie McGarry ’19 is a sophomore at Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio.
“We start classes [again] on January 19,” McGarry said. “I like [having] two weeks for break, but a month and a half is too much.”
Staples Players will put on a radio performance of “A Christmas Carol” on Dec. 13 at 6:00 p.m.
“[The radio show is] definitely a really different experience because we’re not all together like we used to be,” David Corro ’21, who plays Mr. Potter, said, “but we spend a lot of time rehearsing to make sure everything works over Zoom which makes the shows sound good.”
Since the start of the pandemic derailed in-person stage performances, Players has been able to put on several radio shows, including “Pride and Prejudice” and “It’s a Wonderful Life”. The show this December, due to its proximity to the holidays, is Christmas-themed.