
REVIEW: ‘The Crux’ gets back into the heart of things
Djo’s third album is playful, if patchy

‘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

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San Francisco Symphony’s Teen Night is not your typical classical concert
Conducted by Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, the orchestra performed the intricate melodies of Dvořák’s eighth symphony

‘Equus Asinus’ leaves fans searching for more
Canadian band Men I Trust barely nail the plot in their latest release

‘MUSIC – SORRY 4 DA WAIT’ marks a new era of stardom for rapper Playboi Carti
Despite hard driving production, the project suffers from hasty mixing

“The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie” does nothing to blow the minds of audience members
The Looney Tunes movie has a haphazard plot built off of the desperation to be comedic

Jennie’s debut album is a “Ruby” in the rough
Ruby gives listeners a look into every part of Jennie’s discography

‘MAYHEM’ is a masterful and fun dance-pop record
Besides being chaotic, "MAYHEM" keeps listeners on their toes with its astonishing delivery

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In Review: Volume 5, 2025
El Estoque's staff review recently released media, varying from JENNIE's love hangover to Kendrick Lamar's controversial Super Bowl Halftime Show

‘Ne Zha 2’ astonishes audiences with its story and animation
The film explodes in popularity and claims its spot as one of the highest-quality animated films