Flick of the Month: Encanto I know, I know – most of us have probably seen it already. However, if you haven’t or even if you have, Encanto is worth the watch (and then the rewatch)! Disney outdid itself on defeating gender norm conformity, representing Colombian culture, and of course the animation. I’m typically an unforgiving critic of family movies, but this one really … [Read more...]
Binge-Watching in the Nonahood: 13 Reasons Why
Rated TV-MA Minor spoilers about 13 Reasons Why 13 Reasons Why first premiered on Netflix in 2017 and instantly became one of Netflix’s staple shows. It’s a high school drama with a young and attractive cast, and the series, as well as the actors, were sure to gain a following quickly. However, it was subject to a lot of criticism because of the heavy topics brought … [Read more...]
School, Volleyball, Repeat
For Anna Davis, life is a balancing act. Traveling around the state and the country for beach volleyball competitions like the AAU National Championships and the Junior Olympics, maintaining a 4.6 unweighted GPA with a schedule full of honors and AP classes as part of Lake Nona High School’s Class of 2020, and trying to lead a happy, normal teenage life. Nonahood News … [Read more...]
The Nona Film Review: Murder Mystery
Rating: PG-13 In this new column, our favorite flicks from the big screen are brought to the page, whether they’re blockbusters, indies, or anything in between. Grab some popcorn and a drink, and let’s dive into these films together. I’m a big fan of comedy movies; I’ll almost always give any one a chance. I especially feel like comedies are perfect to watch on days … [Read more...]
Binge-Watching in the Nonahood: Black Mirror
Rated TV-MA We all have those TV shows we feel the need to binge-watch. We also have those we wish we had time to. Luckily, binge-watching in the Nonahood has got you covered and does it for you first! Read about the shows reviewed here and find your new favorite show! *Spoiler alert for Season 5 of Black Mirror* Since being bought by Netflix in 2015, the sci-fi TV … [Read more...]