Share: “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” gets right into the action. From the start the film doesn’t take any quiet moments. In its first sequence of action it shows the Mandolorian, played by Pedro Pascal,and Grogu also known as baby Yoda,on a mission to bring in an Imperial officer. After several minutes of AT-AT walkers shooting at Mando and him sneaking aboard on one, explosions fill the screen as several walkers fall off the snow cliff and the officer who made his escape is …
WHO will help us now? Concern about the Hantavirus is valid
Share: A new virus is scaring the world, for good reason, too, since the passengers aboard the cruise ship who tested positive for hantavirus were allowed to go home. At the very least, the passengers aboard should have been quarantined at secure medical facilities to ensure they aren’t a threat to the public. Many are aware of the story of the Hantavirus outbreak aboard the Dutch cruise ship, which infected eight people and killed three, and this is reminiscent of the COVID-19 panic that spread …
Artists’ platforms can be bigger than the performance
Share: People with power or a large platform should use it to spread awareness about social and political issues, happening not just in the U.S. but globally too. When there are injustices affecting any kind of community, that should always be addressed. Even when there is censorship or obstacles preventing celebrities from speaking out, it is important that they try to. What many saw when Becky G spoke up for immigrants at Coachella this year was that the camera cut away from her, which was …
‘Super Mario Galaxy’ blasts off to astronomical heights
Share: Within the fast-paced story of “Super Mario Galaxy” viewers can expect tons of fun moments. The new character adaptations of Bowser Jr. and Yoshi were great, adding fun new dynamics with the main cast. Following Bowser’s defeat in the first film, filling in the gap of a new villain can often be a challenge, but his son Bowser Jr. more than makes up for it. Bowser’s character opts out for a more comedic role, but his son brings on a more menacing yet charming …
The euphoria has worn off
Share: In a sudden announcement, artist Labrinth said he is quitting Euphoria, a mere month before the season drops. Labrinth is genuinely done with the industry and the series. The announcement brings another devastating blow to the show as the cast reels from the recent passings of co-stars Angus Cloud in 2023 and Eric Dane this past February. As well as the unexplained exit of other stars, such as Barbie Ferreira, left unsettling feelings. Given all these recent heavy situations, it came as no surprise …
‘They Will Kill You,’ but they can’t kill sisterhood
Share: Bizarre is the perfect way to describe “They Will Kill You”. The start of the film takes on a more serious tone with two young girls escaping their abusive father. They become separated after an incident involving the father getting shot and the older sister running off, leaving her younger sister behind. The protagonist Asia Reeves spends the film searching for her sister. The movie brings viewers a time jump of 10 years. The movie picks up steam when Reeves arrives at the Virgil …
Everyone wants to hop onto this dam movie
Share: For people who are lovers of animals and the environment, there is a new movie that captures those interests. The movie, “Hoppers”, follows the animal lover protagonist Mabel Tanaka fighting to protect the glade that she grew up in with her grandma. The mayor had started construction to build a highway that cuts through the glade, driving away the local wildlife. Tanaka attempts to draw beavers in to build a dam since beavers are a keystone species for their respective environments. In a wild …
It’s wicked to make comments about people’s bodies
Share: With ‘Wicked: For Good’ being released in theaters on Nov. 21, many would assume the conversations surrounding the film would be regarding its music, visuals, or acting performances, but most conversations have been negative and unnecessary, talking about the appearances of the lead actresses, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, and Michelle Yeoh. Many comments under Instagram, Twitter, or TikTok either have negative comments about their bodies or are concerned for their physical and mental health. On social media, it’s easy to come across videos mocking …
The Final Adventure in Hawkins leaves fans’ worlds upside down
Share: The first volume of the fifth season of Stranger Things was released on November 26, leaving us talking about it. The beloved Netflix series is coming to an end with its final adventure to Hawkins. The first episode of season five opens with a bit of a time jump, a testament to the actors being much older now, which makes it less convincing that they are teenagers. Nonetheless, it was great seeing everyone interact with one another, from Will finally being back with the …
Anxiety is what truly lurks in Derry
Share: Gruesome. A great way to describe the new “Welcome to Derry” show. From the first episode alone it gets straight to what makes the “It” movies great, the horror and disturbing imagery. Our time is split between the kids and military, with the children hoping to solve what’s been going on and later on hoping to put an end to Pennywise’s terror and the military is hoping to contain him and use him for a super weapon of sorts. This show is sure to …