The Sage Publication is the student news site of Sage Creek High School in Carlsbad, CA

The Sage

The Sage Publication is the student news site of Sage Creek High School in Carlsbad, CA

The Sage

The Sage Publication is the student news site of Sage Creek High School in Carlsbad, CA

The Sage

Entertainment

“Ready Player One” is not just a return to blockbusters for Spielberg; it’s the return of Spielberg in general.

Ready Player One Review: The Return Of The King

Chris Beauchamp, Staff Writer Apr 11, 2018

Without a doubt, Steven Spielberg is one of the greatest directors of all time. He has created beloved classics such as “Jurassic Park,” “ET the Extra-Terrestrial,” and the “Indiana Jones”...

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To give you a general idea of what the film is about, “Mute” follows a man named Leo, who is unable to speak. He searches for his missing girlfriend in Berlin set in the future.

Mute Review: A Visual With No Substance

Chris Beauchamp, Entertainment Editor Apr 9, 2018

Duncan Jones’s first feature film was 2009’s “Moon”. The film received lots of praise for its inventive story, which contained themes of scientific realism and plausibility. It also received multiple...

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Relaxing in a Vacation in Hell

Relaxing in a “Vacation in Hell”

Flashbush Zombies Album Review
Alexander Estes, Staff Writer Apr 2, 2018

Many people love to hate on modern hip-hop, trashing everything and saying how boring and unoriginal it is. This is often confused with Trap music, a subgenre of hip-hop which has triumphed and dominated...

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Album cover of “?”, with a question mark in the middle symbolizing the confusion and theme of the album.

A Questionable Album: XXXTentacion “?” Album Review

Alexander Estes, Staff Writer Mar 30, 2018

XXXTentacion, also known as just “X,” has always been a very peculiar artist in the music industry. His music ranges from hip-hop, rock, R&B, pop, or even straight-up metal. Not only is his music...

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Even though the film is already been released, the drama that happened behind
the scenes is still be talked about today.
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Justice League: The Origins

Chris Beauchamp, Entertainment Editor Mar 23, 2018

While many see “Justice League” as a failure, both critically and financially, many don’t know the rich history this film has been through to get to the big screen; from the many switching of writers...

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Black Mirror season four addresses multiple issues including fatalist dating apps, transferring consciousnesses, and privacy of the mind. The episodes give insight to the faulty dystopian worlds while mirroring our faulty world.

Black Mirror Reflects What is Inherently Wrong With Our Society

Ari Beckett, Staff Writer Mar 23, 2018

The ominous “Coach” device tells its users advice and phrases like “It’s up to you,” giving the illusion of free will in a society fated to find “The One,” assigned by a system’s algorithm....

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Albums like Tupac Shakur’s “The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory” have few songs which are, generally, all good, while albums like Migos’ “Culture II” are pushed to have higher numbers of song per album while sacrificing quality.

Albums and Length: Streaming Services and The Dirty Business

Alexander Estes, Staff Writer Mar 20, 2018

We all love music. Good music. Everybody listens to it: your parents, your friends, your teachers, that quiet kid in math; everywhere you go you can probably find somebody listening to music. But for most...

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“You need to know what’s inside, so do I”-Natalie Portman “Annihilation”

Annihilation Review: A Stunning & Inventive Sci-Fi

Chris Beauchamp, Entertainment Editor Mar 20, 2018

There are few directors out there today that know how to create a true sci-fi film. One of which is Alex Garland. He made his directorial debut back in 2015, delivering the sci-fi film known as “Ex Machina.”...

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The “DAY69” album by 6ix9ine released on Feb. 23 demonstrates an abstract cover making a parody of the cartoon, “Adventure Time”.

6ix9ine Mixtape Exceeds Low Expectations

Alexander Estes, Staff Writer Mar 13, 2018

One of the most controversial artists has finally released his mixtape “DAY69.” The rapper 6ix9ine, also known as Tekashi, has released three total singles, “GUMMO,” “KOODA” and “KEKE”...

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A player hides behind the ruins of an old house as enemies close in around.
The Fortnite building mechanics allow players to build cover or a base anywhere on the
map, something unique in battle royale genre.

“Fortnite” Frenzy Storms the World

Justin Storrs, Staff Writer Mar 1, 2018

“Fortnite” storms the world as players team up across gaming platforms to build, destroy and fight their way to the coveted first place victory. Since “Epic Games” launched the new gamemode...

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The awfully stereotypical cast of “The Cloverfield Paradox” stares vividly across the 4th Wall into the
viewers, speculating on why they would be watching such a bad movie.
Credit to Flickr

Stereotypically Awful: The Netflix Original That Never Should Have Been

Darius Rahmanian, Copy Editor Feb 20, 2018

2008’s “Cloverfield” was a marvel to behold; shot in the “found footage” format, it chronicled a mysterious monster’s assault upon New York City. Its mysterious nature and cult appeal made...

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T’Challa and his heroic wakandan finally arrive in first-ever solo film.

Marvel Studios BLACK PANTHER
TChalla/Black Panther (Chadwick Boseman)

Credit: Matt Kennedy/©Marvel Studios 2018

Black Panther Review: It’s Another MCU Movie

Chris Beauchamp, Staff Writer Feb 20, 2018

Ever since he was first introduced in 2016’s “Captain America: Civil War,” fans have been waiting anxiously to see a solo film about the Wakandan warrior known as the Black Panther. Now, two years...

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