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Dog Man in DreamWorks Animation’s Dog Man directed by Peter Hastings. Image provided to The Classic by Universal Pictures.
Dog Man keeps it sweet and simple
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Transformer One: More Than Meets the Eye?
Supacell: A new age of superheroes?
Supacell: A new age of superheroes?
Operation Tomatometer launches season four with a “Twisters” review
ZHENGXIN Chicken Steak: A Hidden Gem
ZHENGXIN Chicken Steak: A Hidden Gem
Fly Me To The Moon: Is It Truly Out Of This World?
Fly Me To The Moon: Is It Truly Out Of This World?
The French Workshop: Paris in New York
The French Workshop: Paris in New York
Moho’s Mixed Madness
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Ube vs Brown Sugar: A Boba Battle
Ube vs Brown Sugar: A Boba Battle
More than Just a Meal: A Masaaki Experience
More than Just a Meal: A Masaaki Experience
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Celebrity Spotlight: Tyla’s Fashion
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The Critic’s Guide to Depop: Buy Some, Sell Some
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The Best and Worst Dressed Celebrities at the 2025 Oscars
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Fashion in Film: A Cinematic Wardrobe
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How to Stay Warm on a Budget: A List of Affordable Winter Jackets
The Critic's Guide To Successful Thrifting
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“Panic”: Inside Beomgyu’s Heart
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Lil Tecca is Back to Save the Summer
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Lady Gaga Has Returned With Mayhem
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LANA: How SOS Deluxe Flawlessly Builds Upon SZA’s Original Masterpiece
Kendrick Lamar's Wave of Influence
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(G)I-DLE Minnie’s Solo Debut: A Look Into HER Identity
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Eleven Teams, One City: The Complicated World of New York Sports
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UFC 309 Post Event Roundup
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New York Liberty Clinches First WNBA Championship
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The Green Bone Saga: Jade, Honor, and Blood
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Parachutes by Kelly Yang: A Coming-of-Age Story Across Borders
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The Picture of Dorian Gray: Secrecy in Sin
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Five Literary Worlds to Carry You Away from Current World Events
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The Color of Lies: A Not-So-Colorful Book
Reviews and Commentary by Teens from Queens

The Classic Critic
Reviews and Commentary by Teens from Queens

The Classic Critic
Reviews and Commentary by Teens from Queens

The Classic Critic

Quinnlan Burke, Food Editor

Quinnlan is a senior at Townsend Harris High School. When he’s not trying new foods, you can usually find him around the tri-state taking photos and exploring our transit network

All content by Quinnlan Burke
Kyuramen: a mixed bowl

Kyuramen: a mixed bowl

Quinnlan Burke, Food Editor
November 17, 2023
Image of the meal ordered.

Raising Canes: The baton rouge chicken taking over NYC

Quinnlan Burke, Food Editor
September 5, 2023
Bokksu Spring Box: what are the top picks?

Bokksu Spring Box: what are the top picks?

Quinnlan Burke and Alyssa Shim
June 12, 2023
The front of Gregorys Coffee.

Gregorys Coffee: can a swanky storefront stand-up to Starbucks?

Quinnlan Burke, Food Editor
May 19, 2023
Chipotle’s Chicken Al Pastor: are we just capitalizing on trends?

Chipotle’s Chicken Al Pastor: are we just capitalizing on trends?

Quinnlan Burke, Food Editor
April 3, 2023
Poke+ Review: the plus is in the pricing

Poke+ Review: the plus is in the pricing

Quinnlan Burke, Food Editor
March 23, 2023
A look inside the diner

Empire Diner: revival of modern diners?

Quinnlan Burke, Food Editor
March 8, 2023
Nan Xing Express: does it live up to the original?

Nan Xing Express: does it live up to the original?

Quinnlan Burke, Food Editor
January 24, 2023
Bokksu Snack Box: should you subscribe?

Bokksu Snack Box: should you subscribe?

Hedi Estrada, Alyssa Shim, and Quinnlan Burke
December 20, 2022
An order of fried chicken placed at Peking House.

Peking House, hot chicken heaven

Quinnlan Burke, Food Editor
December 13, 2022
An image of an entrance to one Chipotle fast-food restaurant.

The great Chipotle bean debate

Jaqueline Hong and Quinnlan Burke
December 6, 2022
The new cafe on the block: Forest Cafe

The new cafe on the block: Forest Cafe

Quinnlan Burke, Food Editor
November 28, 2022
Ice cream sandwich

[Photo] I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream

Kaitlyn Lee and Emma Kremer
November 1, 2022
Popular NY cookie shop, Chip City, releases a new horchata cookie

Popular NY cookie shop, Chip City, releases a new horchata cookie

Quinnlan Burke, Food Review Editor
October 25, 2022
In-N-Out Burger: Is It Worth the Hype?

In-N-Out Burger: Is It Worth the Hype?

Quinnlan Burke, Food Review Editor
September 17, 2022
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