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“Killer Queen” Annotated Lyrics

Amanda Ju March 6, 2019

In the vein of last month’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” annotations, here’s another line-by-line analysis of the history and hidden meaning behind “Killer Queen”, Queen’s enigmatic 1975 breakthrough...

Rent: Previously Recorded – No day but yesterday night (Rent: Live review)

Rent: Previously Recorded – No day but yesterday night (Rent: Live review)

Amanda Ju February 22, 2019

Mild spoilers for Rent! “In these dangerous times where the world is ripping apart at the seams, We can learn from those who stare death in the face every day By reaching out to each other...

Bohemian Rhapsody Annotated Lyrics

Bohemian Rhapsody Annotated Lyrics

Amanda Ju December 17, 2018

In honor of the theatrical release of Bohemian Rhapsody, 20th Century Fox's 2018 biopic of 70s rock legend Freddie Mercury, we've put together a line-by-line analysis of the history and hidden meaning...

Amanda-tory Reading: In defense of being pretentious

Amanda-tory Reading: In defense of being pretentious

Amanda Ju December 17, 2018

“Pretentious? Me? Why ever would you say that?” I sigh theatrically, brushing away a single glittering tear and gently shrugging my faux-fur stole off my shoulders to reveal the lace-trimmed dressing...

Amandatory Reading: Why opera is badass

Amandatory Reading: Why opera is badass

Amanda Ju October 31, 2018

“When the orgy of slashing closed the first act, I damned nearly threw up all over the chap sitting in front of me.” That is an actual quote from my favorite news review of all time. It was written...

Viva Verdi: LA Opera Don Carlo Review

Viva Verdi: LA Opera Don Carlo Review

Amanda Ju October 31, 2018

Spoiler alert for Don Carlo!  It’s 16th-century Spain, and Carlos, Prince of Asturias is next in line for the throne, plotting to murder the king (his father), in love with the queen (his stepmother)...

“I am American, I am Chinese, I am both, I am whole”: Soft Power musical review

“I am American, I am Chinese, I am both, I am whole”: Soft Power musical review

Amanda Ju June 8, 2018

Amanda Ju '19 *contains spoilers for Miss Saigon A sudden flash of blinding light. The glistening golden arches of the McDonald’s logo slowly descend from the heavens as the brass section pounds out...

Going to the dogs: Wes Anderson’s Isle of Dogs review (spoiler-free)

Going to the dogs: Wes Anderson’s Isle of Dogs review (spoiler-free)

Amanda Ju April 6, 2018

Confession number one: Up until a few days ago, I had never seen a Wes Anderson movie. Are you still here? Good, good. Confession number two: Up until a few months ago, I thought Wes Anderson was one...

Glitter and be gay: Candide review (LA Opera)

Glitter and be gay: Candide review (LA Opera)

Amanda Ju February 27, 2018

Spoiler alert for Candide! I never feel fancier than when I go to the LA Opera. Stepping through the big glass doors is like falling down the rabbit hole into a dazzling alternate universe full of...

“Let the devil wear black”: English department hosts annual Hamlet Day

“Let the devil wear black”: English department hosts annual Hamlet Day

Amanda Ju December 8, 2017

Though the English department’s annual Hamlet Day, be madness, yet there is method isn't. “It’s basically a day for all seniors who are studying Hamlet to wear black clothing in celebration of the...

WHS choir doesn’t need power to sparkle

Amanda Ju October 17, 2017

The power might have given out on Saturday’s choir concert, but the choir certainly did not. I attended the WHS choir concert, “With a Little Help From My Friends”, on Sat., Oct. 15, and I had an...

Glitz, glamour, and garbage: Hollywood today

Amanda Ju October 16, 2017

The earth is round, water is wet, and it is physically impossible to drive on a highway around the L.A. area and not see a huge, obnoxious billboard for the next Fast and Furious movie. You would think...

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