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El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Batman investigates a crime scene and searches for clues. Photo | Warner Bros.

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

A refreshed iteration of the caped crusader exhilarates
Nameek Chowdhury
March 11, 2022
James Bond, now retired, in Jamaica. Photo courtesy of MGM

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

007’s latest endeavor pushes the envelope to show more of his humanity
Nameek Chowdhury
October 13, 2021
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

The 23rd movie in the franchise expands on the Pokémon world while staying true to what makes it so beloved
Justin E Kim
October 13, 2021
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

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

Hyphenated Americans in Media

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

Christmas movie recommendations for the 2020 holiday season

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

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

MVHS students and faculty share their opinions on last film of an iconic series
Anjali Singh
January 19, 2020
Crimes of Grindelwald movie poster. Photo taken without permission from The Tufts Daily.

Crimes of Grindelwald: Reviving the magic

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

Everything you need to know about the MCU before Infinity War

A recap of all 18 previous Marvel Cinematic Universe movies
Aanchal Garg
April 27, 2018
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