El Estoque

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

Manas Kottakota and Sagnik Nag Chowdhury • September 10, 2023

Ever since veteran actor Shah Rukh Khan made a name for himself in Bollywood, fans have expected Khan to walk on screen serenaded by flowers and rosy guitar music in a romantic context. “Jawan” portrays...

“How’s the josh?!”

Jiya Singh • May 30, 2023

How my dad’s obsession with a Bollywood movie changed how I perceive myself

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Jiya Singh • March 2, 2023

How vlogging brought me closer to myself

‘Firestarter’ fails to make sparks

Alex Zhang, Staff Writer • May 17, 2022

From the mind of author Stephen King and director Keith Thomas came a new adaptation of the 1980 novel “Firestarter.” Despite a fresh attempt at exceeding the initial 1984 movie adaption, the movie...

“Ambulance” drives past its welcome

Nameek Chowdhury and Krish Dev • April 25, 2022

“Ambulance,” directed by Michael Bay, places audiences in a two hour chase sequence of an ambulance zooming through downtown Los Angeles. The film, released in theaters on April 8, is just what you...

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

Justin E Kim • April 20, 2022

The success of Harry Potter glooms down on a film that flounders to stand by itself

“Everything Everywhere All at Once” puts heart into comedy

Lillian Wang • April 20, 2022

Two hours of multiverse chaos makes for an unexpectedly meaningful film

“Morbius” fails to deliver a memorable origin story

Minjae Kang • April 13, 2022

The latest Sony film is an underwhelming and forgettable experience

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

Aashi Venkat • March 29, 2022

Olivia Rodrigo’s documentary adds an additional layer of depth to her hit debut album

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

Alex Zhang, Staff Writer • March 19, 2022

Fresh off the success from the duo’s partnership in last year’s hit movie “Free Guy,” Director Shawn Levy and star Ryan Reynolds burst back onto the big screen in Netflix’s latest movie “The...

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

Krish Dev and Minjae Kang • March 16, 2022

“My whole life I’ve been perfect little Mei Mei. But maybe I like this new me.” Chinese Canadian teenager Meilin Lee transforms into a giant red panda whenever she feels strong emotions in Disney’s...

‘The Batman’ is a nuanced take on a classic character

Nameek Chowdhury • March 11, 2022

As the bat-signal looms over a Halloween night, “The Batman” plunges audiences into Gotham City’s underbelly. Directed by Matt Reeves and starring Robert Pattinson and Zoë Kravitz, the film released...