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El Estoque

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El Estoque

The “Ginny & Georgia” poster features actresses Antonia Gentry (Ginny Miller) and Brianne Howey (Georgia Miller) looking at one another.

‘Ginny & Georgia’ is relatable yet dramatic

Season two of the Netflix series doesn’t disappoint
Aashi Venkat
January 14, 2023
"Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story" features actor Evan Peters, with the series' poster portraying Peters staring menacingly into the audience's eyes.

“Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” is an unethical monstrosity

Examining the internet’s disturbing obsession with Jeffrey Dahmer
Samika Bhatkar and Aashi Venkat
October 8, 2022
Jabari Smith cradles his love interest Meadow on the "Entergalactic" album cover.

“Entergalactic” is nothing out of the ordinary

Despite its tranquil production and lyricism, “Entergalactic” fails to stand on its own
Samika Bhatkar
October 6, 2022
Korean-American lawyer Ingrid Yun fights to make partner in a white patriarchal law firm.

“Partner Track” falls short in its attempt at representation

The Netflix series fails to portray multifaceted narratives
Angela Zhang, News Editor
September 22, 2022
It’s not really reality, but that’s OK

It’s not really reality, but that’s OK

Why reality TV Shows don’t deserve the hate they receive
Aashna Patel and Jiya Singh
June 6, 2022
The movie poster for ‘Heartstopper’ features Nick Nelson and Charlie Spring looking into one another’s eyes as leaves flutter around them

“Heartstopper” is everything it was expected to be

The Netflix series is nothing more than a cute queer rom-com
Aashi Venkat
April 27, 2022
A view of 2022

A view of 2022

What MVHS students believe will be popular in 2022
Jiya Singh and Shivani Verma
February 12, 2022
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
Graphic of title with a lilac and beige checker background.

Rediscovering chess

How I turned back to a childhood passion during the pandemic
Krish Dev, Opinion Editor
February 8, 2021
Poster art from "Over the Moon" showcases the film's animation style and elements from the plot.

‘Over the Moon,’ shines in its graphics, soundtrack and storytelling

The visually stunning musical adventure, starring MV alumnae Cathy Ang, takes a modern twist on a traditional Chinese legend
Vivian Jiang
October 28, 2020
Fifteen years after its initial release, "Avatar: The Last Airbender" becomes a hit on Netflix.

New and returning fans share in the excitement of ‘Avatar’

‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ increases in popularity after Netflix release
Shivani Verma and Claire Wen
September 13, 2020
Mindy Kaling’s “Never Have I Ever” disappoints

Mindy Kaling’s “Never Have I Ever” disappoints

Netflix’s new boundary-breaking series could have handled mature themes better
Sreya Kumar
April 29, 2020
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