Freedom Forum Newsletter February 22, 2021

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February 22, 2021 November 16, 2020

“Daredevil” is a show without fear Why “Daredevil” is the best show on Netflix AJ Minnich, Editor-in-chief In an era where most superhero shows range from okay to really bad, it is incredibly refreshing when shows like “Wandavision” are not only good but are also incredibly unique and refreshing.

Some of the biggest complaints for modern superhero media is that they tend to feel extremely repetitive over time, which is completely warranted. Marvel movies have fairly similar plots with the same quippy dialogue, and the CW DC shows all have the same corny dialogue and soap opera story structure.

But then there is “Daredevil.”

This show is not only the best thing to come out of Marvel, but it is also one the best pieces of filmmaking to come out in the past 20 years.

That may sound like a hyperbole, but every shot, every performance, and every action scene is so masterfully done that the show is easily the best piece of comic book media since “The Dark Knight.”

Instead of just being a bombastic blockbuster that relies on mass appeal, “Daredevil” is a 39-episode crime drama that thoroughly takes its time to develop its characters.

In a just 13-episode season, “Daredevil” has the stones to have an entire episode dedicated to developing the relationship between a blind lawyer (Daredevil) and his goofy friend.

An episode in season 2 is dedicated to two characters discussing morality to further

further show the juxtaposition of Daredevil and the Punisher, all culminating in one of the best action scenes in recent memory.

Rarely does a piece of superhero media slow itself down to actually develop relationships and chemistry between characters, but “Daredevil” does it in spades while also remaining consistently engaging and satisfying.

“Daredevil” is extremely grounded when compared to other Marvel products. There is no world ending stakes or setups, only the conflict between Matt Murdock and the criminal underbelly of Hell’s Kitchen. While that may not seem revolutionary, it is incredibly refreshing not to have to watch a million other

movies to understand what is going on.

While that is not always a problem, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is such an interconnected universe that there is always at least one mandatory movie to watch before a new release.

Rarely does entertainment as good as “Daredevil” release, and even more rare does a superhero show even half as good as “Daredevil” come out.

Almost every aspect of the show shows that the people making it care not only about the product at hand but also about the characters’ origins in the comics.

“Daredevil” is by far the best superhero show, but also one of the absolute best shows on Netflix.

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February 22, 2021

Our final look at Peter and Lara Jean One of our favorite on-screen couples is saying goodbye Alexis Swoyer, Social Media Editor “To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before” has become one of Netflix’s biggest movie series.

So far, the series has come out with two movies in the past three years, the first one in 2018 and the second being pushed off until 2020 because of COVID. A third and final movie rounds out the story.

The first two movies explore the relationship of Lara Jean and Peter. The first movie showed how they fell in love, and the second showed some difficulties they were having along with a new love interest John Ambrose.

The third movie definitely was a mix of emotions during the whole movie. There are tears and laughter throughout the whole thing. The movie explores the hardships that most couples in high school face together.

I really related to this movie the most because they were worried about breaking up and not going to the same college as the other, which is something that I am struggling with along with many other seniors.

Viewers also see Lara Jean and Peter go through another break up that really changes the way

the couple views their relationship and each other. I really feel as if this last movie hits the closest to home for teenagers.

Although the plot of the movie is entirely predictable, the emotional aspect is still felt by viewers.

Sadly, the third movie is the last out of the series. It ended with the two teens going away to college and trying to figure out their future one step at a time.

Sadly, the third movie is the last out of the series. It ended with the two teens going away to college and trying to figure out their future one step at a time.

I definitely the last movie more than the second one; however, I believe that the first one was the best.

Screenshot from the movie Source: Alexis Swoyer

We Will Always Love You, Whitney Houston Taking a look at her iconic life Zaphaneya Rivera, The Freedom Forum Billboard Awards, Rolling Stone Awards, Emmy Awards, and more were listed under Whitney Houston's name.

Houston had six Grammy Awards and was nominated more than 20 times. Mainly because of the impact she had on the world, many called Whitney Houston a legend and a music icon.

Both Houston’s mother and cousin were legendary figures in American gospel, soul, and pop music. By the age of 15, Houston was trying to get a record deal. Around that same time, a photographer discovered her for her natural beauty. Thus, She became the first African

American woman to appear on the cover of the Seventeen Magazine.

Houston knew music was her career choice. To start her profession, she sang in a nightclub with her mother, Cissy Houston. Arista Records Clive Davis discovered Houston at this very nightclub. She became an instant pop star.

On February 14, 1985, her first self-titled debut album, “Whitney Houston,” was released. It peaked number one on the boards 200 album charts for 14 weeks. Two years later, Houston released the album “Whitney” and won a Grammy for her song, "I Wanna Dance

with Somebody (Who Loves Me)."

Houston married R&B singer Bobby Brown, and after three years of marriage, they had a beautiful daughter, Bobbi Kristina Brown.

The year before Bobbi was born, Houston starred in the movie “The Bodyguard” during which she performed one of her resonating pop culture moments, the song "I Will Always Love You." “The Bodyguard” won Grammys, an MTV Movie Award, and Soul Train Music Awards. Houston’s co-star and on-screen love interest, Kevin Costner, received critics of the film due to Houston being African American. Costner

was upset because he also noticed a racist reaction to kissing her.

Despite all of this, Houston still influenced many African American models to step forward. She also helped curb the racist attitudes towards them.

Unfortunately, on February 11, 2012, Whitney Houston died of a drug overdose and drowning.

Houston made and continues to make a huge impact on the community. She was always surrounded by love. She was not only a great singer, but she was also a role model.

Houston’s five-octave vocal range touched the souls of many.