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El Estoque

Wicked tells the story of the rise (and fall) of the Wicked Witch of the West.

Photo courtesy of Universal Pictures | Used with permission

‘Wicked’ shines in all of its technicolor glory

The visually stunning and emotional story makes for an exceptional adaptation, despite its lengthy run
Corinna Kuo
December 7, 2024
Rathore flaunts one of the many looks he sports in the film. Photo courtesy of Red Chillies Entertainment | Used with permission.

‘Jawan’ points out flaws in India’s government system with a powerful message

With stunning visuals and a diverse cast, Jawan tells a compelling story
Manas Kottakota and Sagnik Nag Chowdhury
September 10, 2023
Picture used with permission from Blumhouse Productions

‘Firestarter’ fails to make sparks

Keith Thomas’s latest attempt at horror falls into a noticeable creative rut
Alex Zhang, Staff Writer
May 17, 2022
Jake Gyllenhaal and  Abdul-Matteen play brothers Will and Danny Photo | Universal Pictures

“Ambulance” drives past its welcome

Mediocrity defines most aspects of the film
Nameek Chowdhury and Krish Dev
April 25, 2022
Jude Law and Dan Fogler as Albus Dumbledore and Jacob Kowalski respectively in "Secrets of Dumbledore." Photo | Warner Bros.

‘Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore’ is a spectacular mess

The success of Harry Potter glooms down on a film that flounders to stand by itself
Justin E Kim
April 20, 2022
Evelyn converses with an Internal Revenue Service inspector after being given another chance to pay her taxes, having filed them incorrectly the first time.

“Everything Everywhere All at Once” puts heart into comedy

Two hours of multiverse chaos makes for an unexpectedly meaningful film
Lillian Wang
April 20, 2022
Michael Morbius possesses the ability to transform into a vampire.

“Morbius” fails to deliver a memorable origin story

The latest Sony film is an underwhelming and forgettable experience
Minjae Kang
April 13, 2022
The "driving home 2 u" movie poster features Rodrigo leaning against a wheel, alluding to her single "drivers license" which jumpstarted her impressive artistic debut

‘driving home 2 u’ is the embodiment of raw authenticity

Olivia Rodrigo’s documentary adds an additional layer of depth to her hit debut album
Aashi Venkat
March 29, 2022
Ryan Reynolds and Walker Scobell gaze up at the sky | Sky Dance Media

‘The Adam Project’ is another overdone Sci-fi cliche

Shawn Levy presents a tired action movie that lacks real depth despite its all-star cast.
Alex Zhang, Staff Writer
March 19, 2022
Official Poster for “Turning Red,” released exclusively on Disney+ on March 11.

Disney’s “Turning Red” puts an Asian spin on the coming of age experience

The third Disney+ exclusive film is a joyful yet emotional ride
Krish Dev and Minjae Kang
March 16, 2022
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