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The Thursday Murder Club is a unique murder mystery that follows the journey of four retirees. Rating: A

Uncover the truth in ‘The Thursday Murder Club’

Amelia Castellanos, Staff Writer
October 2, 2025
Watch a group of retirees solve cases in a complicated crime fiction.
Dav Pilkey’s spin-off series hits the big screen in a vibrantly stylized look. Rating: B Photo Credit: DreamWorks Animation

Jam-packed with Nostalgia, ‘Dog Man’ Returns In Full Swing

Venice Jingco, A&E Editor
February 21, 2025
Witness the high-energy and humorous crime-stopping abilities of Dog Man in the Ohkay City crime scene.
“900 Days Without Anabel” allows both casual and dedicated true crime fans to experience a case they’ve likely never heard of before. Rating: B- Photo Credit: Netflix © 2024

‘900 Days Without Anabel’ Feels Shorter than it Sounds

Shayna Migalang, Opinion Editor
January 8, 2025
“900 Days Without Anabel” attempts to retell your typical kidnapping through as much realism as possible.
A new way of starting the story of the Transformers. Rating: A Photo Credit: Paramount Pictures

‘Transformers One’ Reignites the Franchise’s Spark

Rheyland Simon, Staff Writer
December 3, 2024
Transformers One is a fresh reintroduction to an iconic series.
A touching narrative of the harmony between technology and nature. Rating: A Photo Credit: Dreamworks Animation

‘The Wild Robot’ Will Tug At Your Heartstrings

Venice Jingco, A&E Editor
October 29, 2024
‘The Wild Robot’ is a children’s classic turned cinematic masterpiece.
Eight years after his defeat, Bill Cipher is back for round two. Rating: A+ Photo Credit: Disney Books

It’s Time to Get Weird with ‘The Book of Bill’

Venice Jingco, A&E Editor
September 24, 2024
Turn the page, sell your soul, and venture deep into Bill’s mindscape.
"Rebel Moon" follows a young woman who must assemble an army to stand against a nefarious space overlord. Rating: DPhoto Credit: Netflix

‘REBEL MOON’ LEAVES MUCH TO BE DESIRED

Calahan Davis, Staff Writer
February 12, 2024
"Rebel Moon" impresses with its cinematography yet the story lacks originality.
‘Radical’ is a true story about the upbringing of Jose Urbina Lopez Elementary. Rating: AArt Courtesy of 3Pas Studios

‘Radical’ Will Leave You Speechless

Yaritzza Montenegro, Copy Editor
January 9, 2024
The true story of a teacher who was dedicated to the dreams of his students.
Red Riding Hood joins Cinderella’s tale to unveil a murderer at the ball. Rating: B- Photo Credit: IMDB

‘Once Upon a Crime’ is a Typical Twist on a Classic Tale

Venice Jingco, Staff writer
October 18, 2023
‘Once Upon a Crime’ starts as a television comedy, but unfurls into an intricate murder plot.
“One Piece” changes many aspects of the source material but still holds onto its main themes. Rating: A-Photo Credit: Netflix

‘One Piece’ breaks the live-action anime curse

Philipos Alebachew, Staff Writer
October 3, 2023
The long-awaited live-action adaptation of “One Piece” covers the first “East Blue” saga where the straw-hat crew begins their journey.
“Utama” explores the effect that a changing environment has on people. Rating: C+ Photo Credit: Alma Films

Underdeveloped, Unnecessary, ‘Utama’ is an Underwhelming Drama Film

Elise Chan, Staff Writer
April 18, 2023
“Utama” has good intentions, but comes off as boring.
Mr. Harrigan’s Phone” unites modern cell phones with a mysterious ghost story. Rating: B- Art Credit: Netflix

‘Mr. Harrigan’s Phone’ is a Mild Scare

Lily Gurdison, Multimedia Editor
November 7, 2022
“Mr. Harrigan’s Phone” is entertaining, but lacks the main components of a horror film.
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