‘Colorful Stage! The Movie: A Miku Who Can’t Sing’ misses the beat
Despite impactful animations, the film struggles to provide adequate context for viewers
‘More Chaos’ displays piecemeal technical improvement from its predecessor
Opium-signed rapper Ken Carson’s fourth album is manic and messy
‘Sinners’ is stylish, sexy and seething with culture
The only sin this film commits is not giving us more
Localcations
El Estoque explores attractions in the area
‘A Minecraft Movie’ digs up humor and chaos from the mines
The long-awaited film embraces creativity out of nothingness
Rancho San Antonio County Park & Open Space Preserve is revered for its scenery, wildlife and trails
The local attraction is beloved by all visitors, adults and kids alike, for its nature
Snack attack
El Estoque reviews new and popular items at Trader Joe’s
Entertainment shouldn’t be homework: Reevaluating critique
Critics need to reassess how they review art to consider a variety of target audiences and themes
In Review: Volume 6, 2025
El Estoque's staff review recently released media, ranging from Netflix's newest romcom to Lil Tecca's latest single
‘The Crux’ gets back into the heart of things
Djo’s third album is playful, if patchy
Exploring San Jose Museum of Art’s cultural canvas
SJMA brings diverse voices to the heart of San Jose
‘Snow White’ aims to spread messages about fairness, but plummets fairly quickly
The newest Disney addition adds to the long list of the studio’s failures, with poor execution cheapening the quality of the beloved classic