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The student news organization for Lakewood High School

The Lakewood Times

The student news organization for Lakewood High School

The Lakewood Times

The student news organization for Lakewood High School

The Lakewood Times

ENTERTAINMENT

"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...

Freshman William Aulgur winning a bingo, only to lose it seconds later to another winner.

Emo Bingo: Mahall’s Uniting Communities

Savannah Sullivan, staff writer/photographer March 25, 2025

Imagine the opportunity to win tickets to incredible concerts while eating food and enjoying lively music, surrounded by diverse groups of people; now imagine if that was right at your fingertips. One...

"The Electric State"

“The Electric State:” A Predictable Dystopian Tale of Robots and Family

Rocco Awad, A&E Editor March 20, 2025

Man versus machine is a tale as old as time. Many storytellers have given their spin on this, and now filmmaking duo Anthony and Joseph Russo have presented their take with their 2025 film, “The Electric...

"Novocaine"

“Novocaine”: A Pain-Free Adventure That Balances Action, Humor, and Heart

Rocco Awad, A&E Editor March 17, 2025

Everybody hurts sometimes, or do they? Dan Berk and Robert Olsen’s 2025 film, ”Novocaine,” poses the question of what life is without pain and what gives the good things in life meaning if not...

"Mickey 17"

Mickey 17: Exploring Humanity and Rebirth

Rocco Awad, staff March 12, 2025

What is it like to die? That is the question Bong Joon-Ho’s 2025 film “Mickey 17” asks time and time again. Loosely based on Ashton Edward’s novel Mickey 7, released in 2022, “Mickey 17”...

The Little Ditties performing with part of the Lakewood Projects members.

The Little Ditties: High School Seniors Headline Mahall’s

Savannah Sullivan, staff writer/photographer March 11, 2025

From balancing books to late-night melodic music, The Little Ditties run around Lakewood High School by day and are headlined at Mahall’s by night. Any day of the week, like clockwork, Lakewood's bustling...

"The Monkey"

The Monkey: Bringing Humor to Horror

Rocco Awad, Section Editor A&E February 25, 2025

Horror and comedy are two of the most beloved genres in film. Many films have tried to merge the two, but few have done it as well as “The Monkey.” Based on Stephen King's short story of the same...

"Captain America: Brave New World"

The Highs and Lows of Captain America: Brave New World

Rocco Awad, A&E Editor February 18, 2025

Very few genres are as popular as superhero films. They bring together comic book fans, action lovers, comedy lovers, and lovers of all kinds of films in a way that very few other types of films have been...

"One of Them Days"! Sony Pictures 2025 film starring Keke Palmer and SZA

“One of Them Days”

Rocco Awad, A&E Editor February 17, 2025

“Superbad,” “Friday,” “22 Jump Street.” These films are renowned as some of the greatest comedies of all time, and joining their ranks is “One of Them Days.” While “One of Them Days”...

The Pinkertone's putting on a sensational performance for Mahall's attendees.

Pinkertones: Cover Band Sensationalizes Mahall’s

Savannah Sullivan, staff writer/photographer January 30, 2025

Energetic, exhilarating, and head-bangingly incredible; all words to describe the event that took place on Jan. 17 at Mahall's. The Pinkertones are an incredible Weezer cover band from Columbus, Ohio....

The Poster for "The Mouse Trap"

Monsters, Murderers, and Mickey: Blurring the Lines Between Disney and Horror

Rocco Awad, staff writer January 27, 2025

When thinking about Disney, what comes to mind? Colorful characters, catchy songs, or gruesome horrors? While this may seem absurd, it could be possible for many in the near future. Thanks to many famous...

Annadale putting on an incredible performance at Mahall's and jamming out to their melodic sound

Annadale: Local Band Hits the Spotlight

Savannah Sullivan, Staff Writer January 13, 2025

Mahall's is a popular concert venue in Lakewood. It's a hot spot for up-and-coming musicians from all over the world and a place for bigger artists to perform as well. It is a place for people to relax...

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