Jacob Schick, Author at The Heights

‘Seven Deadly Sins’ Exhibit Explores the Nature of Vice

Michaela Marks explores the nature of human vice with her exhibit ‘7 Deadly Sins.’

‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ Web-Slings Among Best of Superhero Movies

Let’s get this out of the way early. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is one of the best (if not the best) animated movie of the year. Its only real contender for quality and originality is Isle of Dogs, and it’s mostly apples and oranges at that point. Either way, this movie is fantastic and deserves…

Arts, Music, Review

“thank u, next” Video Borrows from ‘Mean Girls,’ ‘Legally Blonde’

In her latest music video, Ariana Grande borrows from famous teen movies such as ‘Legally Blonde’ and ‘Bring It On.’

Arts, Column

Schick: A Farewell to Arts & Review

In his final column as Arts Editor, Jacob Schick reminisces on the changes that always come, even though we sometimes want a little more time.

Movies, Review, Arts

‘Fantastic Beasts’ Sequel Covers Bare Plot With Magic of Wizarding World

‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ weaves a spell of nostalgia over the audience, covering up the lack of plot and too-numerous characters with magic.

Arts, Review, Movies

‘Ralph Breaks the Internet,’ Fun, Family-Friendly Feature

‘Ralph Breaks the Internet,’ the sequel to ‘Wreck-It Ralph,’ takes few risks but turns in a quality animated movie filled with jokes and engaging visuals.