Recommendations

Recommendations of the Week: 3/16 – 3/22

By May Bar, Ella Henderson, and Simon Eichenholtz • March 21, 2025

Photo Credit: Castalia Litos

Each week, the staff here at The Anchor give their recommendations on an album, book and movie to enjoy. Here are our recommendations for the week of 2/23 – 3/1.

Album (Simon E.): Somewhere In Time by Iron Maiden (1986)

Somewhere In Time is the sixth studio album by the English heavy metal band Iron Maiden. The album utilizes new musical technologies, such as guitar synthesizes, as the band entered their more experimental era. When compared to their previous work, Somewhere In Time seems to focus more on the melodic sound and the musicality behind each track. The album contains a prevalent theme of time, going back to ancient times with the song “Alexander The Great,” while regarding themes of homesickness and alienation with “Wastes Years.” Somewhere In Time is a classic heavy rock/metal album, and a great introduction for those who want to begin listening to metal.

Book (Ella H.): Becoming by Michelle Obama (2018)

Becoming: is Michelle Obama’s raw account of what life was like growing up in a modest neighborhood in the South side of Chicago. Michelle Obama takes us through her early days of Sunday driving in her dad’s Buick and a Piano recital disaster to her time at Princeton and eventually what it’s like trying to parent children in the White House. Mrs. Obama isn’t like most women who hold prestigious roles like First Lady; her book offers an inside look of what White House life is like through the lens of a down to earth woman. Between these pages you will find stories of sadness, grief, triumph, romance and ultimately overcoming diversity. Readers learn a multitude of lessons but one of the biggest themes is Mrs. Obama’s tagline of “when they go low, we go high.” This book contains lessons for everyone, regardless of what side of the political fence they fall on.

Movie (May B.): Tropic Thunder directed by Ben Stiller

War movies are usually very intense and serious, but the movie Tropic Thunder is a parody of those usual war movies. Tropic Thunder is about the production of a war movie, showing the actors making it while many things go wrong. Eventually, they are sent into the actual woods to make the movie look authentic. This leads to a turn of events where they are stuck and get actually attacked by a group. Tropic Thunder is a great comedic movie to watch with friends and family.

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May Bar, Writer

May is a freshman at Hendrick Hudson and it is her first year writing for The Anchor. May is in concert choir, plays volleyball, and runs spring track. Outside of school, May spends her time hanging out with friends and listening to music.

Ella Henderson, Writer

Ella Henderson is a freshman and it’s her first year as a writer for The Anchor. She enjoys learning (especially social studies) and loves the constant pursuit of knowledge. Besides loving to write she also likes to play soccer, trumpet, and do anything that involves the outdoors.

Simon Eichenholtz, Managing Editor & Current Events Editor

Simon is a senior at Hen Hud and this is his third year with The Anchor, serving as the Managing Editor and Current Events Editor. Outside of the newspaper, Simon is the President of Interact Club, Vice President of the Math Honor Society, a Peer Leader, and a member of SEED, Mathletes, National Honor Society, Science Honor Society, STEAM, Chess club, and Tri-M. In his free time, Simon enjoys listening to music (alt/classic rock & hip hop) and watching movies (mostly Tarantino). He also plays bassoon in the wind ensemble and plays tennis for the Boys’ Tennis Team.