Arts

Project Hail Mary: A New Take on a Beloved Genre

By Jack Menton, Reporter

Based on the hit novel by renowned science fiction author Andy Weir, “Project Hail Mary” delivers a familiar science fiction trope in a way that is fresh, exciting and mesmerizing…

The Not-So Secret Lives of Mormon Wives

By Jasiek Bugaj, Arts & Entertainment Editor

“The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” is a Hulu reality-TV series following the lives of eight women; Taylor Frankie Paul, Mayci Neely, Layla Taylor, Mikayla Matthews, Jen Affleck, Jessi Draper,…

Throwback Thursday: The Stranger by Billy Joel

By SJ Choi, Junior Reporter

Each month, The Spectator takes an in-depth look at a past song or album, whether it was released a few years ago or decades ago. This month, we revisit the…

Guillermo Del Toro’s Frankenstein: A Modern Retelling

By Evie Ro, Junior Reporter

“Frankenstein” was released on Netflix in November 2025. The film, which stars Jacob Elordi as the monster and Oscar Isaac as Dr. Frankenstein, is a reimagined gothic science fiction tale…

Adam Richins Talk

By Sam Norden

Celebrated for his work in sports and schools, Adam Richins has been a household name in the professional photography industry; this March, Belmont Hill students had the opportunity to meet…

Clarice Assad Chapel Recap

By Patrick Snail

On February 27th, Belmont Hill welcomed Clarice Assad as part of the 2026 Kageyama-Hunt Speaker program. During her time, she delivered an impactful and playful rendition of her life story…

Talented Jake Ma ’27 Awarded Artist of the Issue

By Ryan Li

At first, Jake Ma’s musical journey may seem unconventional. Balancing two instruments, the Chinese hammered dulcimer and the trumpet, Jake’s artistic talent represents a unique duality between Eastern and Western…