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Student News for Horizon Honors Secondary School

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Student News for Horizon Honors Secondary School

The Horizon Sun

Movies

Actor Johnny Depp has faced major backlash over his wifes allegations.

What is Happening with Johnny Depp?

Luke Culver, Student Opinion Editor January 8, 2021

Johnny Depp is a well known actor that played some amazing roles in movies such as “Pirates of the Carribean,” “Edward Scissorhands,” and “Willy Wonka.” During these tough times, though, Depp...

While the movie is great, many of the details in the actual myth are less than accurate.

10 Ways Disney’s “Hercules” is Inaccurate to the Greek Myths

Abbi Prieto, Columnist December 11, 2020

His Name In the movie the main character’s name is Hercules, which is his Roman name. The movie is set in ancient Greece, and all of the gods’ Greek names are used. With that said, it’s presumable...

Studio Ghibli has entertained audiences for decades.

History of Studio Ghibli

Lilly Wolfe, Columnist November 20, 2020

Studio Ghibli has released many high grossing films capturing the beauty of everyday life and the magic of childhood. Despite having started off in a competitive industry which was considered childish...

Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith

The Prequel Trilogy: Is It Really That Bad?

Brandon Dosen, Columnist November 15, 2020

The prequel trilogy begins with “Star Wars: The Phantom Menace,” released in 1999. The movie was the beginning of what some would call a bad addition to the Star Wars movies. However, the movie does...

A foley artist at work.

Foley Foolery

Rebecca Harris, Columnist November 15, 2020

Have you ever wondered how horror movies manage to get the perfect sound of a creaky door? Or how footsteps just magically manage to become louder when entering a “haunted” house? How waterfalls and...

Movies From the Past That are Worth Watching Today

Abbi Prieto, Columnist November 15, 2020

Movies from the 1900s might be old, but that does not mean they are not good. Many of the best movies were from the 1900s. With this list, found using “101 Movies to See Before You Grow Up” by Suzette...

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Disney Broke Star Wars?

Luke Culver, Student Opinion Editor November 12, 2020

Disney is one of the world's largest sources of entertainment. They have made movies like “Avengers: Endgame” and “Frozen”, two huge blockbuster hits. In 2012, Disney bought Star Wars, a popular...

There are tons of streaming services out there, but which ones are the best?

The Best Binge-Worthy App

Kayli Taylor, Columnist November 5, 2020

Many people like to watch shows with no commercials, and not have to wait for the next episode to be released so they can just keep watching all in one sitting. This is called binge-watching, and it’s...

The new version of Mulan came out on Sept. 4, 2020.

Differences in the Animated Mulan and the Live-Action Mulan

Grace Freed, Columnist November 5, 2020

The animated movie “Mulan” was released in 1998 with a four star rating. In 2020, Chris Bender introduced the live-action version of “Mulan,” which was also awarded a four star rating. Now, what...

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“The Batman:” Set Leaks and Fan Theories

Luke Culver, Student Opinion Editor November 3, 2020

The internet has been abuzz lately as leaked photos have surfaced from the filming of the upcoming 2022 Batman film (directed by Matthew Reeves and starring Robert Pattinson Jr. as the titular hero). Fans...

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