Alec Kravitt: My Top 5 Family Guy Episodes

Alec Kravitt is a sophomore at the Woodlynde School.

If there is one thing that everybody should know about me, it’s that my favorite TV show is Family Guy. If you are unaware, Family guy is a cartoon sitcom about a dysfunctional family and the adventures of the father (Peter), the kids (Chris and Meg), the hopeful mother (Lois), the highly opinionated dog (Brian) and the evil toddler (Stewie). So, without further ado, here are my top 5 favorite Family Guy episodes.

#5: “Peter’s Two Dads”

In a nutshell, the episode is about how Peter finds out that the person who he thought was his father really isn’t his father. He then has to search for his real biological father (who btw is in Ireland). The highlight of this episode is the musical number at the end. Basically, Peter sings about how proud he is of his drunk father.

#4 “Viewer Mail #2”

Viewer Mail 2 is a compilation of mini episodes based around audience suggestions. If there is one short in this episode I would like to talk about the most, it would have to be “Fatman & Robin”. In this short, Peter is given the power to turn everybody (and everything) into Robin Williams. Of course, everything starts out fine, but then he loses control of which things turn into Robin Williams and which don’t. One of my favorite gags (that I can actually describe) is a part when Peter opens a door, the door turns into Robin Williams, then Robin says, “Ladies and Gentlemen, The Doors!”. If you didn’t get it, Robin was referencing a band called The Doors.

#3 “Hell Comes To Quahog”.

At first it is a typical episode of Family Guy, but then comes the MOST EPIC ENDING TO A FAMILY GUY EVER! The entire episode is about a super store and how it is hogging all the town’s electricity. At the end of the episode, Stewie and Brian use a tank to completely demolish the super store. Now, this isn’t just a 5 second bit, but instead lasts quite awhile. The ending was so epic, this bit could be the episode itself.

#2 “Road to the Multiverse”

“Road to the Multiverse” revolves around Stewie and Brian going to parallel dimensions. These dimensions differ: from a universe where everybody is Jewish, to a place where dogs and humans switch roles in society. Believe it or not, my favorite universe in this episode is one where everything is drawn by Disney. My other favorite universe is one with misleading backgrounds.

#1 “Valentine’s Day in Quahog”.

My favorite scene from this episode is when Stewie goes back to the summer of love, kisses a girl his age, realizes that he just kissed Lois, pukes, goes back to present day, and scolds Brian. After Stewie scolds Brian, Brian asks, “Do you kiss your mother with that mouth?” This bit was so funny. I am laughing as I am typing it.

Sadly, though, instead of me explaining how epic the rest of this episode is, I want you to watch it for yourselves. In fact, you should watch ALL of these episodes for yourself. Don’t just take my word for it. Now, just a warning, this series IS for teens and up, so don’t show this to anybody who is 13 or younger.

Liz Carney: Silence Poem

Liz Carney is a freshman at the Woodlynde School.

Silence,

the noise of endless emptiness.

An echo of one's feelings,

their pain.

Imprisoned inside,

wanting to break free, to fly away.

But they are trapped,

in a cage created of their worries and fears if they are let loose.

Forever held,

never shared.

Most don't realize this is happening.

They see an ordinary person,

pretending to be ok.

But inside,

they are beaten and scarred from this cage filled with hurt.

Alone forever.

Silence,

the noise of endless emptiness.

Caroline Kothari: Can't Wait for Spring Break!

Caroline Kothari is a freshman at the Woodlynde School.

It is almost Spring Break. I am so excited.

I am going to the beach in Florida for a whole week. My family and I will be spending a lot of time at the beach and the pool. We will also be paragliding and jet skiing, which will be extremely fun.

I cannot wait to spend a week in Florida relaxing with my family. My aunt and cousin are going to be joining my family in Florida. I will be going to St. Pete's beach, which is supposed to be a party beach, haha! My mom says if the beach we go to ends up being the spot of all parties, she will be mad. 

I am glad we have a week off, because I am ready to get some relaxation at the beach with my family.  A part of me wants to stay home, so I can hang out with my friends, but oh, well; I will be in sunny Florida.

I think Spring Break is at the perfect time right now for me, so I can refresh and get ready for two and half more months of school.

Liz Carney: Poems about Life and Colors

Liz is a freshman at the Woodlynde School.

Life is like a rose. When taken care of, it blossoms into a beautiful, vibrant sight, scattered with the dark obstacles of life. But when abused and forgotten, it wilts with a sickening color and dies, destroyed.

Red, the color of rage, spreading in you like a wild fire

Blue, the color of sorrow, chilling your bones like ice

Black, the color of hatred, coursing through your veins like a snake

Green, the color of tranquility, sweeping over you like wind in a field

Pink, the color of humiliation, bubbling in your stomach like a witch's pot

The Top Ten Movies of 2012

My Top Ten Films of 2012

By Jeremy Cooper: Layout Editor

2012 has been a particularly strong year for movies. Every year there will be disappointments and schlock, but I can’t recall a year where so many films that I have wanted to be good have managed to live up to my expectations. I haven’t seen everything that came out this year (namely Moonrise Kingdom and Amour), but I think my 10 favorites of this year will remain this way. 

*This is all my opinion and should not be interpreted as anything else.

Top Five:

1.      Zero Dark Thirty

·         “Zero Dark Thirty is a near masterpiece and the best film of this past year. Deftly crafted, superbly acted and meticulously researched, it is a film that will outlive its current relevance and be seen as a classic in the near future.”

2.      Django Unchained

·         “Outrageously entertaining from start to finish, Django Unchained is another gem in Tarantino’s nearly flawless collection.”

3.      Looper

·         “Looper is exciting, engrossing, and thought-provoking, as well as great acting, writing, and directing, it will please both action fans and those craving for something original.”

4.      The Master

·         “The Master is the rare thing; a truly original film. Led by two brilliant, career-best performances by Joaquin Phoenix and Philip Seymour Hoffman, as well as some impeccable direction by Paul Thomas Anderson, it may well become a classic within time. This is a movie that will strongly divide audiences, but lovers of cinema will see to it that The Master lives on forever.”

5.      Skyfall

·         “Skyfall successfully continues the trend of a darker, more character-driven Bond film while also serving as a celebration of the classics. It’s one of the best in the series to date and quite possibly the best action film of the year.”

And the Rest:

6.      Lincoln

·         “Led by another staggering performance from Daniel Day-Lewis, an excellent script and one of the best casts of the year, Lincoln succeeds where many recent biopics have failed in crafting a layered, engaging and moving portrait of its iconic subject.”

7.      Argo

·         “Riveting, rousing, and crowd-pleasing, Argo is one of the year’s best films with tension, humor, great writing, and impressive directing.”

8.      The Raid: Redemption

·         “There may not be a whole lot in the way of story or character development, but The Raid: Redemption is an exception to the rule because it goes above and beyond the standard action movie by being a full-throttle blast of pure adrenaline and exhilaration from start to finish, with some of the best action sequences ever made, setting a new standard for the genre.”

9.      The Dark Knight Rises

·         “It wasn’t perfect and certainly wasn’t as good as its predecessor, but The Dark Knight Rises still proved to be a smart, emotional and even, dare I say, epic conclusion to a great trilogy”

10.  The Avengers

·         “The Avengers delivered all that it promised to be by being an exhilarating, funny blockbuster and all-around good time at the movies.”