An ASW Review of La La Land

by Diana Stoyanova Fourteen Oscar nominations and seven Golden Globe wins later, La La Land became the musical that rocked Hollywood this year. The movie tells the story of Mia (Emma Stone) and Sebastian (Ryan Gosling) as they pursue artistic careers in modern LA. Directed and written by Damien Chazelle, the production focuses on LA and pays homage to the Golden Age of cinema in … Continue reading An ASW Review of La La Land

Behind the Scenes of Agnieszka Holland’s Visit

by Tina Nguyen On February 15, Agnieszka Holland, a Polish film director, visited our school to talk about filmmaking, Polish cinema and culture, women working in the film industry, and her views on politics. Iga Lis (11) held the panel interview with the director. As one of the organizers, Iga shared insights into the planning of the event as well as her experience. How did you … Continue reading Behind the Scenes of Agnieszka Holland’s Visit

ASW Knowledge Bowl Team Out-Knowledges Less Knowledgeable Knowledge Bowl Teams

by Jeong Bin Lee The ASW Knowledge Bowl team traveled to Kiev, Ukraine on Feb. 2nd in order to participate in the annual Knowledge Bowl Tournament. The team, which consisted of 4 student members and 2 supervising coaches, arrived back in Warsaw on the 6th victorious. For the past 7 years, ASW Knowledge Bowl teams have been on a successful streak achievement of either second … Continue reading ASW Knowledge Bowl Team Out-Knowledges Less Knowledgeable Knowledge Bowl Teams