White Station Scroll

A publication by the students, about the students, and for the students of White Station High School

A publication by the students, about the students, and for the students of White Station High School

White Station Scroll

A publication by the students, about the students, and for the students of White Station High School

White Station Scroll

Nick Shaw, Ayden Couch-Smith, Lorenzo Aguirre and Chris “Deebo” Bailey work on training their powers together at Overton Park in the film Super Thrift. In the film, Lorenzo and his friends stumbled upon a magic pair of shoes that grant the wearer the ability of flight.
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Memphis movie magic: the teen production behind Super Thrift

Sophia Marmion, News & Features Team Leader December 12, 2023

Most thrifters don’t expect to find shoes that make them float or a jacket that grants them super strength; however, Super Thrift, a short film written and directed by University of Memphis freshman...

Lead actress Kristen Stewart and actor Robert Pattinson star in 2008’s “Twilight.” The movie was released in over 3,000 theatres nationwide and gained over $69 billion in sales.

The return of ‘Twilight’ surges cultural change?

Rebekah Butler, Writer November 5, 2021

The lights dim in the theatre and previews for future movies begin to roll. Fans wait anxiously in their seats for their favorite characters to appear on the silver screen. Soon, the infamous movie saga...

Film club members watch a clip from the 1980 action comedy movie “The Stunt Man.” The group meets every Tuesday to watch movies, share personal insights and learn about film.

Film club fosters cineliteracy in passionate youth

Molly Yuan, Chief Copy Editor April 15, 2021

cineliteracy /ˌsɪnɪˈlɪt(ə)rəsi / noun. 1. critical understanding and appreciation of cinema. 2. ability to analyze the art and grammar of film.  For students who wish to sink their teeth into...

The famous tale of Buck in The Call of the Wild hit theaters in late February 2020, attracting audiences of all ages. Placed during the 1890s Klondike Gold Rush, this movie uses new technology to bring the story to life.

The Call of the Wild: from pages to the screen

Sophia Aiello March 28, 2020

Following the journey of a half-St. Bernard, half-Scottish terrier dog named Buck, Chris Sander’s The Call of the Wild movie hit theaters on Feb. 21, 2020. This film version of Jack London’s popular...

After the book release in early 2015, online web forums were inundated with positive reviews. Naturally, Netflix capitalized on this market and released the movie five short years later.

“All the Bright Places” highlights mental illness through poor cinematography

Alice Willard March 4, 2020

A nerdy boy likes a popular girl. This overplayed archetype is the plotline of countless films, books and songs, and Jennifer Niven’s “All the Bright Places” is no exception. This New York Times...

Starr Carter, played by Amandla Stenberg, raises her voice for her friend Khalil Harris who was shot by a white police officer. This scene is part of the climax of the movie.

The Hate U Give prompts important discussions on social justice

Lydia Williams, Online Editor December 18, 2018

Racism. Gangs. Police brutality. The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas is a relevant, young adult novel that addresses all of these topics. It recently hit theaters in the United States on Oct., 19 to global...

The all-Asian cast of Crazy Rich Asians (italicized) celebrates a record box office turnout after its premiere on Aug. 15.

Crazy Rich Asians is a victory for minority representation

Jessica Lam, Viewpoint September 18, 2018

After 25 years, Asian Americans receive a win in the film industry. Crazy Rich Asians, the first major Hollywood movie with an all-Asian cast since The Joy Luck Club in 1993, has sparked positive reactions...

Hayden Thornton (10) and Gabriel Geiser (10) chat about “Thor:Ragnarok” at Malco Paradiso.

Marvel returns to cinemas with “Thor: Ragnarok”

Kennedy Ray January 23, 2018

It has been awhile since moviegoers have heard from the Thor (Chris Hemsworth), but as “Thor: Ragnarok” opens, we find him in a sticky situation. His notoriously devious brother, Loki (Tom Hiddleston),...

Exhuming the City of Bones

Exhuming the City of Bones

Aston Patrick September 30, 2013

Coming in at a whopping $14 million in the box office, The Mortal Instruments may seem like just another high-strung teenage flop, and mostly it is. Fortunately, as someone who has read the hit book...

Indie movie review: Jesus Henry Christ

Indie movie review: Jesus Henry Christ

Cristal Thomas September 30, 2013

Paternity tests, school expulsions, and virtual zombie-killing—these are just a few of the wacky occurrences in an indie movie gem called Jesus Henry Christ. The 2012 film revolves around a ten year-old...

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