10 — Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020 — North Pointe
REVIEWS
"Little Women" on the screen and on the page
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found myself laughing along with the silliest parts, and shedding a tear at the saddest moments. There is no doubt in my mind that this was a film that portrays love in its many forms. However, the most moving love portrayed is that of the March sisters. Just as in the book, these girls laugh and scream with each other, supporting each other through everything. Most notably, Jo, the tomboyish writer, stops at nothing to provide for her sisters while their father is fighting in the Civil War. The ending is what lost me. The movie's ending was actually different than that of the book. The final few scenes seemed to be slightly drawn out and, frankly, confusing. Without spoiling it, all that can be said is that I had to Google how it ended to understand completely. Perhaps the one good thing about the end was that it portrayed how Louisa May Alcott originally wanted her novel to end, until her editors changed it to please the audience. The new ending throws some fun digs at her publisher for this reason. Before watching this movie, I would definitely recommend reading the book. It isn't necessary, but may help with the understanding of the plot. The film jumps between two frames of time until these periods meet, and I can see the shifts being a little difficult to understand without previous knowledge of the story. However, it is really only this slight difference (and the ending) that differ between the book and movie. Both did such an amazing job of showing siblingly, and some romantic, love. I would definitely encourage everyone to read the book and see the movie for a good story.
NoorJahan brings new flavors to Grosse Pointe By Farrah Fasse
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Upon return, it was discovered that they had forgot my order, and instead of waiting at least another hour for food, I was condemned to another night of Jet's Pizza. About two weeks later, I tried again to make an order that was much more successful than my first attempt. It was significantly easier to get on the phone with the restaurant. When I entered NoorJahan for my food, I was shocked by the massive menu stationed next to the register that dwarfed the area at the front. This time, they remembered my order and had my food ready upon arrival, with the cost being reasonable for what I had ordered. For my appetizer, I ordered paneer pakoras and vegetable samosas. The paneer pakoras had a lovely red-orange color, a precursor for the wonderful flavors it had. The samosas had a fantastic texture, as they were perfectly crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. However, they were too spicy for me.
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As previously mentioned, I am a bonafide spice wimp, so I ordered my butter chicken entree with mild spice. The dish was served with basmati rice, and I ordered garlic naan along with it. The rice was perfectly fluffy, which was to be expected, as it is somewhat difficult to mess up. The meat in the butter chicken was very good quality, and had a nice balance of savory and a slight sweetness. Finally, the garlic naan was the star of the show; it was perfectly cooked and had a wonderful garlic flavor that didn’t come off too strong. I ended my meal with a mango lassi, a sweet beverage made of mango puree and yogurt in addition to any sweeteners and other spices. It has a pleasant sweetness that was neither too strong or faint, a perfect end to a delightful meal. Overall, I give this eatery 3 out of 5 stars. Naturally, the main strike against the restaurant is their handling of orders. Otherwise, the employees were amiable and the food was delicious, and I will definitely return for my Indian food fix.
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About: Selena Gomez’s third studio album. Good: Appeals to a broad audience by exploring themes of heartbreak and resilience. Bad: All the songs have a similar sound, feels redundant or repetitive to the ear. Rating: 4/5
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A little over a month ago, NoorJahan Indian Cuisine opened on Mack Avenue, next to the ever popular Jet’s Pizza. The addition of a new cuisine to Grosse Pointe is welcomed by me, as it breaks the monotony of having virtually two takeout cuisines to order from: Italian and Chinese. Apparently, several others in the Grosse Pointe area share my sentiments; when I initially tried to call the restaurant, it was nearly impossible to get them on the phone since the line was busy every time I called. So, I decided to go to the restaurant and place the order in person. Upon arriving, I immediately noticed the aroma of spices wafting in from the kitchen. They filled the small room that was painted a warm, somewhat mellow orange in the front. However, the people with bored expressions waiting for their food offset the warm vibe of the room. I was given an hour wait time so I decided to leave and return an hour and a half later.
By Hannah Zalewski
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The latest rendition of "Little Women," starring Saoirse Ronan (Jo), Emma Watson (Meg), Florence Pugh (Amy) and Eliza Scanlen (Beth) is yet another successful remake of the classic tale. Staying true to the book, "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott tells the story of the four March sisters and their journey through the best and worst of life, as they learn leaning on each other is the most important through it all. Each sister has a specific talent, whether it be writing, acting, painting or musicality, and throughout the movie we see them push each other to progress and grow. The actors in this movie did an incredible job playing their respective literary characters, as well as portraying the uniqueness of each. Notably, Ronan and Pugh blew me away with their ability to portray the unconditional love yet complete annoyance between Jo and Amy. Even Timothee Chalamet (Laurie) had me smiling as he goofed off, even in rather inappropriate moments. However, all actors and actresses truly breathed life into their roles while staying true to the book characters, which allowed viewers to feel the intensity of love that is shared. I often
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About: 2D side scrolling platform app that follows Kuro from Super Cat Tales blasting through walls in search for gems. Good: Very in-depth tutorial at the start and controls appear on screen, which make it user friendly. Bad: Levels get progressively harder, but the levels seem repetitive after a while. Rating: 3/5
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“The Circle”
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About: 8 contestants compete to gain social media influence and win $100,000. Good: Very unique reality show idea with hilarious, over-the-top contestants. Bad: Contestants are kept separate, there isn’t much action throughout the show. Rating: 5/5