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The student news organization for Lakewood High School

The Lakewood Times

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The Lakewood Times

ENTERTAINMENT

Superman

Superman (2025): A Reimagined Hero for Modern Times—Hope, Humanity, and the Power of Compassion

Rocco Awad, Editor A&E July 20, 2025

Since his debut in Action Comics #1 in 1938, Superman has served as the blueprint for the superhero and action genres across comics, television, and film. While this is true, many adaptations tend to emphasize...

The Phoenician Scheme

Wes Anderson’s The Phoenician Scheme: A Vibrant, Whimsical Tale of Power, Family, and Artistic Mastery

Rocco Awad, Editor A&E July 15, 2025

Wes Anderson is a director known for his distinctive visual style and the almost cartoonish charm that characterizes most of his films. His most recent film, The Phoenician Scheme, capitalizes upon Anderson’s...

Spill putting on an incredible performance for hundreds of attendees at Mahall's.

Local Band Spill Captivates Fans at Mahall’s with Energetic Performance and Diverse Sound

Savannah Sullivan, staff writer/photographer May 29, 2025

Millions of people worldwide love music, and Lakewood's popular concert venue, Mahall’s, can only hold a limited number of attendees. Nonetheless, on the night of May 22, it was packed wall to wall with...

Final Destination: Bloodlines

Final Destination Bloodlines: Compelling Characters and Creative Kills

Rocco Awad, Editor A&E May 21, 2025

Horror movies often fill the audience with the most extraordinary and unrealistic fears, but Final Destination: Bloodlines makes the audience scared of all the ordinary, everyday things that may lead to...

"Thunderbolts*"

“Thunderbolts*”: Redefining Heroism with Heart, Humor, and Humanity

Rocco Awad, Editor A&E May 7, 2025

While for many years, superhero movies have been one of the most beloved genres of all time, in recent years the public's opinions of these tales of heroism have taken a dip, along with the quality of...

"Sunrise on the Reaping"

“Sunrise on the Reaping”: A Powerful Truth of Leadership and Rebellion

Julia Thomas, staff writer/photographer April 30, 2025

"Sunrise on the Reaping," a new adaptation of the "Hunger Games" franchise by Suzanne Collins, was released on March 18. Fans gathered outside stores for the midnight release, and within the first week,...

Hundreds of people going vendor to vendor admiring knick-knacks, books, clothes, and handmade items.

Mahall’s Book Fair: A Real World Escape From Reality

Savannah Sullivan, staff writer/photographer April 29, 2025

While many people read books to have an escape from the real world, Mahall’s makes this “escape” a real-life experience possible for anybody wanting to take a break from the world occurring around...

"Sinners"

“Sinners”: Not the Average Horror Movie

Rocco Awad, Editor A&E April 28, 2025

Vampire movies are a staple of the horror genre, and while it may seem like just another random version, Ryan Coogler’s 2025 film Sinners is anything but the average vampire movie. Sinners is a horror,...

"Hell Of A Summer"

“Hell Of A Summer”: Carnage, Camp Counselors, and Coming-of-Age Chaos

Rocco Awad, Editor A&E April 16, 2025

For many people, some of their most cherished childhood memories occurred during their time at a summer camp, an experience shared by the cast of “Hell of a Summer,” whose time at camp takes a twist...

"A Minecraft Movie"

“A Minecraft Movie”: A Flawed Lover Letter to Minecraft Fans

Rocco Awad, A&E Editor April 7, 2025

Sonic the Hedgehog, Five Nights at Freddy’s, and many other video games have been adapted into movies, and joining this club is “A Minecraft Movie.” Based on the 2009 video game Minecraft, “A...

"The Alto Knights"

“The Alto Knights”: A Stylish Blend of Mafia History and Cinematic Mastery

Rocco Awad, Editor A&E April 2, 2025

Some of the most well-loved genres of film are mobster movies and crime thrillers. “Goodfellas,” “The Godfather,” and so many more have made the genre a staple of the film industry. One of the...

"Snow White"

“Snow White”: A Whimsical Yet Flawed Live-Action Retelling

Rocco Awad, A&E Editor March 27, 2025

Disney has many classic stories and is no stranger to turning these classic animated tales into often mediocre live-action movies. The most recent film added to this collection is the 2025 live-action...

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