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The Black and White

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The Black and White

The discrepancy between fictional and real relationships is a key factor in these trends. The rise of social media has made in-person grand gestures far less prominent. The days of the “Say Anything” boom box or the “10 Things I Hate About You” bleacher performance seem even more distant than when the movies were originally released.

Love’s new chapter: The empowering resurgence of romance novels

By Stella Bleiweis May 30, 2024

A woman approaches the romance section of a bookstore, browsing the colorful covers and the names in bold letters — names like Emily Henry, Sarah J. Maas and Ana Huang jump out. Feelings of lust and...

The Black & White’s top 2024 Met Gala outfits

The Black & White’s top 2024 Met Gala outfits

By Abigail Dickey May 13, 2024

On May 6, hundreds of celebrities, ambitious artists and renowned designers stepped through the doors of the Metropolitan Museum of Art for the 2024 Met Gala. 53 million people worldwide watched as the...

Movies are an entertaining way to reinforce history knowledge, and for many, an easier way to absorb information.

The best movies to watch to study for your AP history exam

By Fiona Graham May 9, 2024

AP exams are fast approaching, and not everyone can sit with a history textbook for hours and internalize passage after passage. Movies are an entertaining way to reinforce history knowledge, and for many,...

While “Civil War” leans more toward populist cinematic conventions and makes its themes very easily digestible, that isn’t entirely bad. In the end, the movie remains a wild ride.

“Civil War”: “An American nightmare”

By Henry Dupree April 28, 2024

As an unnamed U.S. President addresses the nation in the opening scene of writer-director Alex Garland’s latest dystopian epic “Civil War,” we learn a few key details about the film’s nightmarish...

Quantifiable craft collides with untold scores of human emotions, and audiences see how the power of love acts as a conduit for exceptional cooking.

“The Taste of Things”: A deliciously dramatic full-course meal

By Henry Dupree March 6, 2024

It’s hard to know what puts the most masterful chefs a cut above the rest. Is it their natural ability in the kitchen? A finely tuned skill? Their exact execution or precise attention to detail? In 2023’s...

For a ridiculous runtime of two hours and 19 minutes, “Argylle” humiliates those involved while falling into all the blockbuster trappings that continue to jade audiences.

“Argylle”: $200 million down the drain

By Rylan Ammerman March 6, 2024

★★☆☆☆   It’s time for audiences to meet a real cinematic misfire. In “Argylle,” espionage author Elly Conway (Bryce Dallas Howard) goes on the run after the events in her...

The plot lacks substance and genuine effort, and it seems as if the first draft of the script wasn’t revised at all. 

“Madame Web”: Is this the worst movie ever made?

By Zhara Thomas March 6, 2024

For fans of Sony’s Spider-Man cinematic universe, it would seem impossible to stoop below the standard of “Morbius” — a notorious box office bomb. Yet, two years later, Sony proved fans wrong with...

“Dune: Part Two” astounds with a product that is already one of the most well-rounded and excellent films of the decade. 

“Dune: Part Two”: an instant sci-fi classic

By Ian Cooper February 28, 2024

★★★★★ Three years after its critically acclaimed predecessor, “Dune: Part One,” viewers finally receive a cinematic resolution to the iconic sci-fi story of Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel...

Where most films would solely focus on the race itself, “Ferrari” uses the race as a vehicle to explore and heighten elements that are usually left underdeveloped in more standard sports biopics.

Ferrari: A fast and assured win, though not a ferocious one

By Henry Dupree February 16, 2024

★★★★ It’s been a long road for director Michael Mann’s latest picture, “Ferrari,” which is not only his first movie in nearly nine years but a story Mann has been waiting to bring to...

The entire restaurant brims with modern and traditional Spanish culture, providing a taste of home for some and a journey of flavor for others.

Spanish Diner: A taste of Spain in Bethesda

By Sofia Lazarus February 15, 2024

Walking into the Spanish Diner in Downtown Bethesda feels like stepping into a restaurant in Spain. From imported Spanish olive oil and canned goods to Horchata (a traditional Spanish drink) and Cola Cao...

Each flower has its unique meaning and history, making the perfect bouquet even more meaningful for that special someone.

The Black & White’s Valentine’s Day flower guide

By Annie DeLuca February 14, 2024

While there’s nothing wrong with a classic red rose, there are many more personal and thoughtful choices to give to your Valentine. Each flower has its unique meaning and history, making the perfect...

From Cuban sandwiches to falafels, I was intrigued to taste and review the best food spots in The Heights.

The Heights Food Hall: A Chevy Chase eatery review

By Drake Poe February 12, 2024

The Heights Food Hall opened on Dec. 11 and boasts 11 food stalls as part of its Chevy Chase location. In addition to the food stalls, The Heights also houses a bar with a full-service restaurant. The...

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