Summer’s Most Anticipated Movies

By Alex Belloli

Spring 2018 Intern

What are you looking forward to this summer? The warmth? The sunshine? The beach? Of course all three, but you should also be looking forward to movies! I’ve assembled a list of this summer’s most anticipated movies.

Avengers: Infinity War (April 27, 2018)

Infinity War has outsold the previous seven Marvel movies combined in pre-sale tickets, making it by far the most anticipated superhero movie of all time.

Tully (May 4, 2018)

From the writers of Juno, this film stars Charlize Theron as a mom of three, who is gifted the help of a nanny named Tully.

Deadpool 2 (May 18, 2018)

The sequel to the highly popular Deadpool stars Josh Brolin as Cable, a cybernetically enhanced supervillian.

Ocean’s 8 (June 8, 2018)

Featuring an all-star female cast, Ocean’s 8 follows Danny Ocean’s sister, Debbie (Sandra Bullock), and the crew she assembles to pull of a heist at the Met Gala.

Incredibles 2 (June 15, 2018)

The teaser trailer for this sequel became the most viewed trailer ever for an animated film.

Sicario: Day of the Soldado (June 29, 2018)

Described as a stand-alone spinoff rather than a sequel, this movie follows Benicio Del Toro and Josh Brolin’s characters from Sicario.

Ant-Man and the Wasp (July 6, 2018)

This sequel to 2015’s Ant-Man brings back Evangeline Lilly to star as the Wasp.

Don’t miss out on these blockbusters and remember to save your ticket stubs!

Reading Up an Appetite: Stuffed Avocados Inspired by The Bell Jar

Reading Up an Appetite: Stuffed Avocados Inspired by The Bell Jar

By Erin Sherry, Spring 2018 Intern

Ever since I purchased my first collection of Sylvia Plath poems in high school, I have been absolutely entranced by the lyrical prose and verses of New England native Sylvia Plath. My copy of her unabridged journals has been loved to near tatters, and I’ve even been known to pay casual visits to her childhood home whenever I find myself in the Jamaica Plain neighborhood of Boston.

Though I admit the heart-wrenching story of Esther Greenwood isn’t one that immediately comes to mind when I think of my favorite culinary moments in literature, I’ve been nursing a bit of an avocado craving lately, and luckily, Plath’s novel was the right place to look! For the next installment of my literary recipes series, I’m whipping up an avocado salad inspired by The Bell Jar.

Early in the book, Esther indulges in stuffed avocados at a luncheon in New York. Paired with “overstewed coffee so bitter it made (her) nose curl,” the meal leads her to reminisce about the avocados her grandfather used to steal for her as a child.

To make Esther’s Ladies’ Day banquet dish for yourself, just combine lump crab, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and old bay seasoning together before scooping the mixture into the hollows of halved avocados. Unlike Esther’s overstewed coffee, this simple snack is delicate and refreshing! Bon appétit!

Life Swap: Literary Edition

Life Swap: Literary Edition

By Trina Scuderi, Spring 2018 Intern

Have you ever imagined switching lives with a literary character? Going on adventures, fighting villains or even being the villain—the possibilities are endless.

Here are a few characters who I believe lead envious lives:

·            Lisbeth Salander from the Millennium series by Stieg Larsson (and currently continued by David Lagercrantz)

Lisbeth is one of my favorite characters. Although she’s faced an abundance of adversity in her life, she doesn’t let it subdue her. She’s incredibly smart and her computer hacking skills are unrivaled.

·            Hermione Granger from the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling

Hermione is smart, hard working, brave and loyal. She has a strong sense of morality, and doesn’t let anything compromise her integrity.

·            Charlie Bucket from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl

 Charlie is such a sweet and kind person, and he also inherits the chocolate factory in the end of the book. I also adore the 1971 film adaptation, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. It’s one of my all-time favorite movies. Although I’d rather switch lives with Charlie, in reality I’d probably pull an Augustus Gloop and dive head first into the chocolate river.

While these characters lead amazing lives, I think I prefer reading about their adventures in the comfort of my own home.

PSG Playlist: Our Favorites

PSG Playlist: Our Favorites

By Alex Belloli, Spring 2018 Intern

Ask someone what their absolute favorite song is, and odds are they’ll have difficulty choosing just one. The staff here at PSG are no exception. I went around the office to compile a list of everybody’s favorite songs, but could only get an answer by ensuring it only had to be one of their favorite songs.

With the responses I got, I decided to create a PSG playlist, perfectly ordered for guaranteed enjoyment. Get ready to kick back and relax with the PSG staff as you get to know their favorite songs!

1.     “Personal Jesus” by Depeche Mode (Lori)

2.     “Warrior People” by Nahko and Medicine for the People (Sarah)

3.     “The Way It Is” by Bruce Hornsby and the Range (Melina)

4.     “Defying Gravity” from the Wicked soundtrack (Trina)

5.     “Hallelujah” covered by Brandi Carlile (Colleen)

6.     “Familiar Taste of Poison” by Halestorm (Alex)

7.     “Hate to See Your Heart Break” by Paramore (Nora)

8.     “Sweetness” by Jimmy Eat World (Annette)

9.     “Concerning the UFO Sighting Near Highland, Illinois” by Sufjan Stevens (Erin)

10. “Rock Lobster” by The B-52’s (Don)

11. “Something” by The Beatles (Tess)

12. “Running Up That Hill” by Kate Bush (Tim)

13. “Baba O’Riley” by The Who (Kate)

Maybe you’ll discover a new favorite song or a band you’ve never heard before—