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By AIDAN MA ’23

Streaming services have become the new norm for content consumption, and as they become more prevalent in our lives, more and more just keep popping up.

1. HBO Max: HBO Max is the content king. No streaming service is doing it like them. From HBO originals like Succession and Euphoria to the amazing movie selection, you can always find something to watch. HBO’s audience can always count on a quality show when perusing the catalog. The platform is sleek and pleasant to use as well. This is as good as it gets.

2. Prime Video: Prime Video isn’t just Prime Video. It comes with Prime Gaming, Amazon Prime, and Prime Video all in one, and for that, it takes the number two spot. The immense catalogue of entertainment doesn’t hurt either, with classics like “The Boys,” “Invincible,” and “Fleabag.” It’s versatile and, if you have Amazon Prime, it's basically free.

3. Netflix: Netflix, the original streaming giant. In its glory days, it easily could’ve been number one on this list, but with the constant cancellation of promising Netflix originals and the slow but steady decrease in overall quality, Netflix just isn’t the same. Skyrocketing prices and low-effort content aren’t enough to drag it all the way down though, and Netflix still stays at number three with giant shows like “Stranger Things” and “Wednesday” keeping it afloat.

Dear Blue,

4. Hulu: Hulu has an okay selection of shows, but the UI is what drags it down. It’s ugly, annoying, and a hassle to use. There’s no skip intro button and their signature green is an eyesore. Besides reality TV and a surprising amount of anime, there really isn’t anything special about it.

Tár is an incredible film that I have a strong suspicion will be snubbed this season, but we will just have to see what happens with it.

Best Cinematography: “Tár.”

While many others and I were disappointed that “The Batman” was not included in this category, Todd Field’s filmwas the only one of those nominated with a visual sto rytelling language that I think truly succeeded.

Best Picture: “Every thing Everywhere all at Once.”

Love it or hate it, this film received the most Oscar buzz since its premiere last March. The film’s inventive story telling and worldbuilding succeeded in winning over viewers who do not typically enjoy works of science fiction or fantasy, and its central nar rative of family has connected to many people.

By ANONYMOUS

I’ve recently been feeling burnt-out and completely overwhelmed. How do I continue to fulfill all my academic and athletic responsibilities, while also having a social life?

Signed, Stressed student

5. Apple TV+: I’ve never had or used Apple TV+ before so this is completely based off of assumption. I think it has Ted Lasso, but besides that who knows. Apple TV has the potential to be great, but until then, it stays at the low end of the tier list.

6. Youtube Premium: No one gets Youtube Premium for the original content, if they’re even still making any. The music streaming and the adless videos keeps it from being last, but for actual shows and movies, it struggles to produce anything even remotely watchable.

Dear stressed student,

What you’re feeling is totally normal, especially for Hill students at the end of the winter term. It can often feel like there is too much going on for you to handle, too much to balance, and way too much to get done. There’s a shared characteristic among many Hill students to push ourselves too far and too hard. Furthermore, in living alongside some of our closest friends, we sometimes feel the need to always be out or to listen solely to our extroverted side. Thus, burn-out is almost inevitable.

7. Disney+: This is going to be controversial and I’m sorry to the people that may be hurt at where Disney Plus has ended up, but it’s just not good. For the hardcore Disney fan this could be worth it, but after WandaVision, what does Disney Plus have? It’s bloated with shows that no one will ever watch, and just isn't worth it.

The best piece of advice I have for you is to take the time to rest—to do absolutely nothing. Put your phone and computer away, and just be still. Even if you feel as if you don’t have enough time to do so, carving out a 5-minute break can still help with restoration.

During this time, turn off your brain and practice letting go of your worries and stress. If this leads to taking a nap, then that’s great too. Here at Hill, we all feel pressured to have to use our free time to be productive in some sense; yet I suggest that doing nothing may be the healthiest and most beneficial option. And maybe this means even spending a night in after a stressful week. Therre’s nothing wrong with doing nothing. And there’s nothing wrong with being by yourself. Spending time with yourself is needed to recoup and recharge for the day and week ahead.

Meditation, prayer, and reflection are also healthy practices to become more mindful.

Lastly, it is important to also realize that you should not only rest once you are exhausted, but, rather, you should work this down-time into your regular schedule. Having a regular rhythm of rest is crucial to avoid burn-out and to improve your overall health. Then, you will be able to put forth your best effort in every aspect of life—academically, athletically, artistically, and socially.

The answer is that sometimes we all just need to do nothing.

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