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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.
‘Between the Temples’ straddles a fine line of mediocrity with a potentially powerful story falling flat. Rating: C Photo Credit: Sony Pictures Classic

‘Between the Temples’ is an Unfunny Comedy

Calahan Davis, Staff Writer
October 16, 2024
A touching story that struggles to find its footing due to lackluster comedy
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.
Murder Mubarak” is a thrilling murder mystery with an Indian twist. Grade: A- Source: Netflix

Feel Your Jaw Drop Watching ‘Murder Mubarak’

Shayna Migalang, Staff Writer
April 15, 2024
Watch the elites of India become entangled in a complex murder mystery in “Murder Mubarak.”
Mr. and Mrs. Smith is a fulfilling remake of the original 2005 movie. Rating: A- Photo credit: Amazon Prime Video

‘Mr. and Mrs. Smith’ Doesn’t Fall Short

Daphney Garcia Hatton, Staff Writer
March 25, 2024
A modern “enemies to coworkers to lovers” comedy.
"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.
The second season of Jujutsu Kaisen impresses with its animation despite the poor treatment of MAPPA animation staff. Rating: A- Photo credit: Maruyama Animation Produce Project Association

‘JUJUTSU KAISEN: SHIBUYA INCIDENT’ LIVES UP TO HIGH ANTICIPATIONS

Ayma Malik, Editor in Chief
January 12, 2024
Jujutsu Kaisen has become legendary in the anime world.
‘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.
“Kagura Bachi” tells a beautiful story through its panels, but it still has much room for growth. Rating: B-Photo Credit: Shonen Jump

Beautifully Tragic, ‘Kagura Bachi’ weaves a devastating revenge tale

Philipos Alebachew, Staff Writer
November 13, 2023
Becoming a meme has launched “Kagura Bachi” into the center of the manga world stage despite its infancy.
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.
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