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Robert Davies ‘19 is the Managing Editor for The Hill News. He is from South Glens Falls, NY. He first joined The Hill News in the fall of 2016 as a staff writer for the Arts & Entertainment section, became the Arts & Entertainment editor in the fall of 2017, and became Managing Editor in the fall of 2018. He is an English Literature major and PCA minor. He loves movies and music, which is why he started writing for The Hill News. Robert is also on the staff of The Laurentian Magazine, which publishes fiction, non-fiction, poetry and artwork by students. He also plays saxophone in the St. Lawrence Wind Ensemble. In his free time, he enjoys movies, reading and running.
“SHAZAM!” somewhat unexpectedly topped the box office for two weekends in a row, and earned favorable reviews from critics. There was quite a bit of pressure on the film’s shoulders, as it stood as a test of whether “Wonder Woman” and…
Predictions for the 91st Academy Awards
The Oscars are nearly upon us, and this year’s ceremony will notably be sans a host.
Nevertheless, this year’s nominees exemplify superb achievements in filmmaking and a wide array of talent. Here are my predictions for who will take…
Laurentian Singers Perform First Concert of the Year
The Laurentian Singers’ first concerts of the 2018-2019 year were held on Friday, Sept. 28, and Saturday, Sept. 29. The theme of the concerts was American Music, to coincide with their tour destinations of Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.…
Bills Player Abruptly Retires From NFL Midgame
By Robert Davies
Buffalo Bills cornerback Vontae Davis sent shockwaves through the NFL when he abruptly retired at halftime in the Bills’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Sept. 16. The Bills ultimately lost the…
Disney’s Proliferation of Arms
Disney’s entertainment empire could be getting a lot bigger. The giant, which has been acquiring properties for years, could potentially purchase several of 21st Century Fox’s assets. Several weeks ago, Disney first expressed interest in…
Scare Yourself Silly with These Halloween Movies
Halloween season is officially upon us, and one way to celebrate is indulging in the myriad of Halloween-themed films available to us. In addition to the classic horror films and the new ones that are released every year, some lighter fare…
Murder Go Round: A St. Lawrence University Original Movie.
Last spring, a short film entitled “Murder Go Round” won Best Picture at the St. Lawrence Film Festival. It had a budget of $40 and featured five main characters, who are all murdered. They are duct-taped to a merry go round, and it is up…
“Handmaid’s Tale” Wins Big at Emmys
“The Handmaid’s Tale,” “Big Little Lies,” and “Saturday Night Live” emerged as the biggest winners from Sunday night’s 69th Emmy Awards ceremony. “The Handmaid’s Tale” won the coveted Outstanding Drama award for its debut season, in a year…