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Official Student Newspaper of Henry M. Gunn High School

The Oracle

Official Student Newspaper of Henry M. Gunn High School

The Oracle

Romantic comedies to make your Valentine’s Day special

Romantic comedies to make your Valentine’s Day special

Sophia Stern, Business Manager, Social Media Editor February 11, 2022

“When Harry Met Sally” tackles the question of whether men and women can be “just friends.” Although the actual answer to the question is subjective, this movie paints a sweet picture of a friendship that gradually turns into something more. The New Year’s kiss at the end of this movie is heartwarming...

Remake vs. Original: The Karate Kid

Remake vs. Original: “The Karate Kid”

Angela Wong, News Editor November 1, 2019

In “The Karate Kid” (1984), Daniel LaRusso (played by Ralph Macchio) kept audiences at the edge of their seats as his momentous crane kick led the young martial artist to victory. Audiences were able to relive the somewhat nostalgic magic of karate kicks and roaring cheers from the crowd...

Remake vs. Original: The Lion King

Remake vs. Original: “The Lion King”

Charlie Bush, Lifestyle Editor November 1, 2019

“The Lion King” (2019) is literally just a worse version of the same movie. The creators copied many of the shots exactly, and the only things that they added were pointless backstory or unnecessary bits of humor. The only actual difference in the films is the graphics. With modern-day...

Space Jam review

Space Jam review

epsteineric March 3, 2017

Written by Eric Epstein When Space Jam was originally released in 1996, it was an instant smash hit, drawing over $32 million in the first week. People flocked to the theaters to see their favorite NBA superstars team up with the ever-zany Looney Tunes on the big screen. Over twenty years after the...

Staffers Review Classic Halloween Movies: “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown”

Helen Nguyen October 11, 2016

Written by Helen Nguyen, News Editor One can almost smell the fall and feel the Halloween spirit when watching “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown”. This beloved movie is a 1966 American primetime animated television special based on the comic strip “Peanuts” by Charles M. Schulz––it...

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