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The Student News Site of Walt Whitman High School

The Black and White
Rylan Ammerman

Rylan Ammerman, Opinion Writer

Grade 12

Why did you join The B&W?

To share my opinions and passions with the community.

What is your favorite song?

You Make My Dreams (Daryl Hall and John Oates)

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LIVE: Baseball takes on Blair in state quarterfinals

LIVE: Baseball takes on Blair in state quarterfinals

By Waleed Aslam and Rylan Ammerman
May 17, 2024
LIVE: Baseball takes on Richard Montgomery in home opener

LIVE: Baseball takes on Richard Montgomery in home opener

By Rylan Ammerman and Ian Cooper
March 22, 2024
While there’s a palpable sense of nostalgia and adventure returning to this world, “Kung Fu Panda 4” breaks the number one rule of legacy sequels; if the franchise is as perfect as it was before, there is no reason to tack another film onto the series.

“Kung Fu Panda 4”: An interruption of inner peace

By Rylan Ammerman
March 18, 2024
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
Here are The Black & White’s picks for the top 10 movies of 2023

The Black & White’s 10 best movies of 2023

By Henry Dupree, Aya Chami, Katelyn Leonard, and Rylan Ammerman
February 2, 2024
Neustadter (far right) talks with Mortal Kombat director Simon McQuoid and producer Todd Garner while on set.

Q&A with “The Conjuring” executive producer Dave Neustadter

By Rylan Ammerman
January 25, 2024
What starts as a typical drama becomes a comedy and erotic thriller — numerous twists continuously reframe and throw this character-centered narrative off its axis. “Saltburn” is an absolute riot.

“Saltburn”: A three-ring circus of glorious chaos

By Rylan Ammerman
January 25, 2024
Director Ridley Scott generates a film with swarms of extras, extensive sets and real horses in the battle sequences, all aspects that most directors wouldn’t even attempt to juggle. However, regarding character and story development, “Napoleon” is a heartbreaking disappointment, especially considering Scott’s previous works.

“Napoleon”: A baffling disappointment from Ridley Scott

By Rylan Ammerman
December 6, 2023
Director Martin Scorsese delivers his usual elegance within his newest cinematic experience. His passion for the harrowing history is palpable and complements the stunning performances of the cast. However, while the technical aspects are undoubtedly top-notch, the film is held back by a lengthy narrative that stretches the experience too thin. 

“Killers of the Flower Moon”: An eye-opening, educating, exhaustive experience

By Rylan Ammerman
November 15, 2023
“The Creator” boasts show-stopping visuals and a commanding lead performance from Washington, but each small victory remains undercut by lackluster writing.

“The Creator”: Epic science-fiction undermined by mediocrity

By Rylan Ammerman
October 20, 2023
With returning faces and a heightening of the classic “Saw” tropes, “Saw X” not only thrives as a top film in the series but as one of the greatest horror films of the decade so far.

“Saw X”: The missing piece of the bloody puzzle

By Rylan Ammerman
October 8, 2023
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LIVE: Football takes on Governor Thomas Johnson

By Sadie Goldberg and Rylan Ammerman
September 22, 2023
While “Gran Turismo” seems like another lackluster racing movie, director Neill Blomkamp’s latest film instead shines as the most welcome surprise of the summer cinema season.

Gran Turismo: The surprise of the summer movie season

By Rylan Ammerman
September 14, 2023
While "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" has its strong moments, the overall experience is flawed and not the triumphant masterpiece that so many hoped for.

“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3”: A flawed finale

By Rylan Ammerman
May 23, 2023
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LIVE: Baseball takes on BCC for round two of playoffs in the ultimate Battle of Bethesda

By Rylan Ammerman and Waleed Aslam
May 13, 2023
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LIVE: Varsity boys baseball takes on BCC for the Battle of Bethesda

By Asa Ostrow and Rylan Ammerman
April 14, 2023

Oscar Nomination Reactions I The B&W Movie Podcast

By Alvar Wetzel and Rylan Ammerman
February 22, 2022
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