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El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

James Bond, now retired, in Jamaica. Photo courtesy of MGM

‘No Time to Die’ stakes its claim as the ‘most emotional Bond film’

Nameek Chowdhury October 13, 2021

Kicking off with the classic gun barrel sequence, "No Time to Die" is the latest addition to the 58- year-old James Bond franchise and the last time Daniel Craig will play the character. The highly anticipated...

Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle is set in the Forest of Okoya, putting Koko, a human raised by Pokémon in the spotlight. Photo | The Pokémon Company

‘Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle’ has something for everyone

Justin E Kim October 13, 2021
The 23rd movie in the franchise expands on the Pokémon world while staying true to what makes it so beloved
Simu Liu as Shang-Chi in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.  Photo | ​Marvel Studios

‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ is a refreshing entry for a new phase of Marvel hits

Justin E Kim September 7, 2021
The newest addition to the MCU successfully tests the waters of classic martial arts flicks
Hyphenated Americans in Media

Hyphenated Americans in Media

Claire Wen and Brian Xu May 18, 2021
Examining how the hyphenated American experience is portrayed in films and TV shows
Christmas movie recommendations for the 2020 holiday season

Christmas movie recommendations for the 2020 holiday season

Shivani Madhan November 26, 2020
Modern and classic Christmas films to watch this winter
The movie banner for the newest film, The Rise of Skywalker.

‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ elicits mixed reviews

Anjali Singh January 19, 2020
MVHS students and faculty share their opinions on last film of an iconic series

Best of 2018-2019: The top trends of pop culture according to MVHS students

Jahan Razavi and Emily Xia May 22, 2019
The most popular trends from the past year
Crimes of Grindelwald movie poster. Photo taken without permission from The Tufts Daily.

Crimes of Grindelwald: Reviving the magic

Gauri Kaushik November 26, 2018
The second installation of the Fantastic Beasts series continues the legacy of the Wizarding World for fans of the franchise
Everything you need to know about the MCU before Infinity War

Everything you need to know about the MCU before Infinity War

Aanchal Garg April 27, 2018

  The highly-anticipated movie of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is finally here: Avengers: Infinity War. Marvel has specifically credited this movie as the most ambitious crossover event...

It’s impossible not to love ‘Love, Simon’

It’s impossible not to love ‘Love, Simon’

Nathan Stevens April 11, 2018
“Love, Simon” excels in every way imaginable as a movie for anyone to enjoy
AMC Cupertino Square 16 closes its doors

AMC Cupertino Square 16 closes its doors

Hannah Lee April 4, 2018
Executives at Sand Hill Property Company and AMC discuss the shut down of the theater
(From L-R): Bryan Cranston as Chief, Bob Balaban as “King,” Koyu Rankin as “Atari Kobayashi,” Bill Murray as “Boss,” Edward Norton as “Rex” and Jeff Goldblum as “Duke” in the film ISLE OF DOGS. Photo Courtesy of Fox Searchlight Pictures. © 2018 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation All Rights Reserved

“Isle of Dogs” is pawsitively enjoyable

Michelle Wong March 31, 2018
Despite controversy, Wes Anderson's latest stop-motion animation film is both beautiful and witty
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