‘Unfortunate Events’ charms with whimsy

By: Sam Martini ~Staff Writer~ Netflix’s A Series of Unfortunate Events is the complete opposite of what its name suggests. The series follows the Baudelaire orphans, Violet, Klaus and Sunny, as they are chased by Count Olaf for their inheritance, bouncing from guardian to guardian in the process. A Series of Unfortunate Events is one of the biggest Netflix shows to date, both in hype and in revenue. This first season consists of eight episodes and follows four of the books. The series does a fantastic job of sticking to its source material, even going as far as getting the … Continue reading ‘Unfortunate Events’ charms with whimsy

NPH to host 2015 Oscars

By: Liz Slocum ~Staff Writer~ On Feb. 22, many Americans will be tuning in to watch the 87th Academy Awards for the glitz, glamour and the antics of the celebrity host . This time the host will be theactor, producer, director and singer Neil Patrick Harris of “How I Met your Mother” fame. The veteran performer, who himself is a multiple Emmy and Tony winner at the age of 41, will be announcing the 2015 Oscar nominees at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Calif. In the past, Harris hosted four broadcasts of Broadway’s Tony Awards and two of TV’s Primetime … Continue reading NPH to host 2015 Oscars