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The McHenry Messenger

McHenry High School's student-written and -edited newspaper

The McHenry Messenger

McHenry High School's student-written and -edited newspaper

The McHenry Messenger

Ryland Grace, tries to pilot his ship toward Tau Ceti. It's the only "healthy" star, and his only hope. Doing this alone is hard, but that's where Rocky comes in and steals the show.

Review | Project five stars

Michalina Sotka, Editor In Chief April 23, 2026

Based on the book by Andy Weir, “Project Hail Mary” premiered in theaters on March 20, marking the beginning of a generational run. The film was said to be classified as a tearjerker and overall enjoyable...

In Warner Bros. film "Wuthering Heights," Heathcliff and Catherine experience what it's like to love in a time where people are separated by prejudice

Review | Wuthering Heights, rising frights

Lena Curfman, Social Media Manager March 30, 2026

Emily Brontë’s novel, Wuthering Heights, which was published in 1847, has been a classic novel that many generations have enjoyed.  Whether people read it for a class assignment or for their own...

After the prequel's original announcement in March 2022, fans are excited to see what "Welcome to Derry" adds to the universe of Stephen King's "IT."

Pennywise returns

Maggie Demski, Chief Copy Editor October 31, 2025

The long-awaited show "IT: Welcome to Derry," is finally here. After the prequel's original announcement in March 2022, fans are excited to see what this adds to the universe of Stephen King's "IT." The...

A Chicken Jockey with Vindicators in the background in "A Minecraft Movie."

Review | Mine or craft

Bri Lucansky, Staff Writer April 24, 2025

As a group of teenagers walks into the movie theater, they find their seats excited to see the world they once used to play come to life on the big screen. “A Minecraft Movie” came out April 4,...

McHenry Outdoor Theatre opens for the season once more.

Kick back and tune-in

Dominic Burnett, puzzle master April 16, 2025

John couldn’t wait for the outdoor theater to open in McHenry. When he got the news that it was opening on March 21 he was so excited. He drove with his friends to go see the live action “Snow White.”...

One of the most popular broadway shows, Wicked, makes its way to the film screens with Arianna Grande and Cynthia Erivo.

Review | Holding space for “Wicked”

Maggie Demski, Copy Editor January 7, 2025

“Wicked ” is one of the most anticipated movies of the year. It lives up to its name as tears and laughter fill the air of theaters everywhere. Excitement for this movie has been built for years,...

Both "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" would have made an impact on their own, but combined they became an absolute powerhouse in Hollywood this summer, debuting at $162 million and $82.4 million respectively in box office sales.

The two-headed monster that destroyed box office

Gabe Santos, Arts and Entertainment Editor August 30, 2023

On July 21, in the heart of summer break, two films premiered so entirely different from each other that they ended up being bound together in the pop culture zeitgeist. Those films, “Barbie” and...

Released at the end of 2022, “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” brought new energy and interesting visual effects to a franchise that seemed like it might have been at its end.

Review: The legend never dies

Nikki Sisson, Marketing Director February 13, 2023

“Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” hit theaters Dec. 21, 2022 and has been a huge success ever since. This film centers around the beloved hero, Puss, who is on his last of nine lives, and has to compete...

A suspensful atmosphere with a dash of fright is what makes up Mark Mylod's "The Menu".

Review: It’s a little outrageous

Kennedy Tetour, Managing Editor January 24, 2023

Sink your teeth into the new artistic thriller that is “The Menu”.  Mark Mylod’s take on a modern style of horror flick, “The Menu” is one of the most highly anticipated movies of 2022. Making...

Encanto helps to spread the love with a deep familial connection and an understanding that all members of a family are important.

Review: We don’t talk about Bruno

Freedom Tomasello, Staff Writer January 24, 2022

Disney's new movie "Encanto" helps to diversify and expand to new horizons by introducing the colorful culture of Colombia. The catchiness of the songs in the movie have helped "Encanto" explode in popularity...

"My Best Friend is a Vampire" is a funny and spooky movie that offers a fresh new story for viewers enjoy this fall.

Groovy Movies: I’m a vampire!

Kennedy Tetour, Managing Editor November 3, 2021

“My Best Friend is a Vampire” is a 1987 spooky teen comedy that stars a bunch of people I’ve never heard of. The film, though very odd at times, is charming and offers a fresh fall story to enjoy...

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