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The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

The School Newspaper of Winston Churchill High School.

The Observer

The movie adaptation of the best-selling novel came out on Feb. 13, but since has stirred controversy over the abusive relationship between Ana and Christian.

50 Shades of Rape? Film, novels stir controversy

By Jasmine Baten and Kim Rooney February 24, 2015

E.L. James’ 50 Shades of Grey has raised controversy over its sexual content and portrayal of BDSM relationships since its publication in 2011 and theatrical release Feb. 13. BDSM relationships refer...

'House of Cards' returns to Netflix Feb. 27 for its third season.

Eager fans await third season of ‘House of Cards’

By Ross Tanenbaum, Production Editor February 24, 2015

Politics and corruption are just two of the words that describe the events that unfold in the show House of Cards. The third season of the Netflix exclusive show, House of Cards, premieres Feb. 27....

The movie tells the story of a girl who tries to become dateable and avoid labels.

‘The DUFF’ deals with the struggles of high school

By Eugenia Cardinale, Production Editor February 23, 2015

As students walk the halls they silently label each other in their minds as ‘nerds’ or ‘jocks’ but sometimes there can be other labels. The DUFF deals with labels, new or old, and how to get past...

Students who have seen the Broadway play are excited to see what the movie brings.

CHS students can’t wait to travel ‘Into the Woods’

By Kim Rooney, Production Editor December 19, 2014

Be careful what you wish for, especially if what you wish for is a mash-up of famous fairy tales such as Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk, Rapunzel and Little Red Riding Hood. Originally a Broadway...

ArcLight Cinemas opened in Westfield Montgomery in early November.  The movie theater provides many perks that differ from normal movie theaters including online, reserved seating and a cafe.

ArcLight Cinemas makes big-screen debut at mall

By Arjun Swaminathan, Online Arts Editor December 19, 2014

Grandiose, dazzling and sparkling are all words that come to mind as one enters ArcLight Bethesda, the new movie theater that opened Nov. 6 at the Westfield Montgomery mall. As ArcLight Cinemas’ first...

The hero of Mockingjay: Part One is Katniss Everdeen, a traumatized young woman struggling to lead a rebellion.

‘Mockingjay: Part One’ delivers a powerful punch

By Emily Wang, Circulation Manager November 25, 2014

It seems as if the final movie of every popular teen series is always split into two parts, and the first part always seems worse than the second.  For example, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part...

Fans of the Hunger Games trilogy are not sure what to expect in the third installment of the movie franchise, since the movie is being split into two parts.

‘Mockingjay: Part One’ coming to big screen

By Arielle Gordon and Isabel Dibble November 20, 2014

Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) have survived two Hunger Games. Katniss is alive and well in the underground city of District 13. Peeta is in captivity somewhere...

Bindeman Center presents bullying documentary

Bindeman Center presents bullying documentary

By Julia Heimlich, Features Editor November 20, 2014

Behind their caked-on makeup and pearly whites, girls can be vicious creatures. Because of their ability to cover up whatever drama goes on behind the scenes, situations in which a girl is both the bully...

Meet the 'Friends' 20 Years Later

Meet the ‘Friends’ 20 Years Later

By Katie Clem and Pablo Roa October 24, 2014

In an ever-growing entertainment world, TV shows can be viewed at the touch of a finger. It is often difficult for people to single out a show that has made a difference in their lives. However, for many...

'Walking Dead' returns for fifth season on AMC

‘Walking Dead’ returns for fifth season on AMC

By Ross Tanenbaum, Production Editor October 16, 2014

After a shocking season finale that left viewers hungry for more, the Walking Dead has returned for a fifth season on AMC. With the fourth season only becoming available recently on Netflix, many fans...

Cliched adaptation of 'The Giver' fails to impress

Cliched adaptation of ‘The Giver’ fails to impress

By Balbina Yang, Advertising Manager September 30, 2014

Some people dislike watching black and white movies. Although The Giver isn’t completely black and white, it feels suffocating and comes off as mediocre, just as other blockbuster gray-scale films tend...

Stars of the Screen

By Thomas Atkinson, Public Relations Manager September 26, 2014

With summer reruns in the past, it is time for old favorites to return and for new programs to air, helping distract us from our studies. Returning Shows American Horror Story: Freak Show The...

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