The student news site of Cypress Woods High School

The Crimson Connection

The student news site of Cypress Woods High School

The Crimson Connection

The student news site of Cypress Woods High School

The Crimson Connection

Fincher’s triumphant return to filmmaking

Peyton Berry, Staff Critic December 10, 2020

Before turning on “Mank”, several thoughts flew through my head: This is David Fincher’s first movie in six years. It has Gary Oldman. It’s black-and-white. This has to be good. Right? “Mank”...

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‘A Prayer for Owen Meany’: a true masterpiece

Eshal Warsi, Co-section Editor December 8, 2020

“A Prayer for Owen Meany” by Academy Award-winning novelist John Irving is a modern take on timeless issues such as the paradox of war, religion and political corruption, and compels the reader to...

Another average horror movie

Peyton Berry, Staff Critic November 23, 2020

As lackluster as this year has been, the same question has been bouncing around my mind ever since movie theaters reopened: Would it kill Hollywood to actually get back to releasing good movies? “Come...

The biggest night in Hollywood will be aired on February 9.

Who’s In, Who’s Out

PeytonB, Staff Reporter February 20, 2020

So, the Oscar nominations came out on Monday. Unfortunately, like all of us, I was stuck in school at the time of the announcements, but I was able to stay away from social media for the whole day so I...

A poster for the exceptionally bad movie, Dolittle.

101 Minutes of Absolute Torture

Peyton Berry, Staff Reporter February 20, 2020

Normally, I would say that after a month of Oscars hopefuls and massive blockbusters, it’s nice to start the year off with a sub-par movie. This is the one year that doesn’t quite fit that bill, it...

The Vince Lombardi Super Bowl trophy.

Lombardi Chasers

JustinP, Online Editor February 11, 2020

The 2020 playoff season has been one for the ages. There were major upsets of number one teams, the ending of a dynasty and a monster truck of a man, known as Derrick Henry, that ran over everybody. Now...

Senior Sarah Swift and Sophomore Ben Armstrong prepare to dance as Ella and Prince Topher.

Successful Retelling of a Beloved Classic

PeytonB, Staff Reporter February 5, 2020

In the past, I’ve made no bones about the fact that I’m not much of a fan of anything to do with Disney. Whether it’s Star Wars or Marvel, it’s something that I normally don’t get excited for....

Ween performs in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on November 17, 2007.

Ween: Music’s Funniest Joke that Isn’t One

RyanZ, Staff Reporter January 24, 2020

Many people are familiar with the song that plays at the end of The Spongebob Squarepants Movie, called Ocean Man. A short, nonsensical tune with the narrator addressing the titular Ocean Man about various...

The characters Professor Oberon (Black), Dr. Bravestone (Johnson), Franklin Finbar (Hart) and Ruby Roundhouse (Gillan) ready to make their way through Jumanji.

Here We Go Again

CarolineS, Content/Design Editor January 23, 2020

When Robin William’s beloved Jumanji was said to be getting a sequel, I was fairly skeptical. I loved the announced cast and pitched concept, but it seemed too real for something to go wrong. I ended...

Ron Rivera speaks to his offensive coordinator about the previous play on Aug. 11, 2016 against the Baltimore Ravens.

Old Faces in New Places

JustinP, Online Editor January 16, 2020

Every year there are head coach firings and new coaches being hired. However, this year is different because there has already been five new head coaching hires and we’re still in the thick of the NFL...

Post Malone preforming at Dick Clarks New Years Rockin Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2020.

2019: A Year In Review

ReganG, Staff Reporter January 13, 2020

The 2010s have come to a close, so let's take a look back and reflect on the things we loved most in 2019. 1.Fashion 2019 was a year of bringing back old trends and revamping them into bold fashion...

A poster of the new movie Ford v Ferrari.

A Brilliant Mesh of Entertainment and Storytelling

PeytonB, Staff Reporter January 10, 2020

Seeing as this movie is coming from the director of Logan, audience members can expect something great. I was just praying that it was better than Midway. Ford v Ferrari is directed by James Mangold...

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