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5 Critically Acclaimed Asian Films Other Than “Parasite”

March 25, 2020

Bong Joon-ho’s “Parasite” took the world by storm with its thought-provoking message on the class divide and economic parasitism perpetuated by late-stage capitalism. It also made waves in the filmmaking co...

The Awkward Moments from “Friends” That Made Us Wince

Ashley Petallano

March 11, 2020

Books, TV & Movies, Entertainment

Fans of “Friends” have been rejoicing since it was announced that the beloved sitcom is set for a reunion special. After sixteen years of waiting, Chandler, Joey, Ross, Monica, Phoebe, and Rachel will be gr...

Monica Aldama: Life Lessons from the Queen of Cheerleading

Karol Borja

March 5, 2020

Books, TV & Movies, Entertainment

Last January, Netflix aired the six-part docuseries “Cheer,” which follows the brutal journey of the Navarro College Bulldogs Cheer Team under the direction of head coach Monica Aldama as they tried to secu...

Made for Women, by Women: Female-Led Movies this 2020

Geri Osorio

January 30, 2020

Books, TV & Movies, Entertainment, Women's Issues

The Oscar nominations for 2020 were announced on January 13, and avid film fans have been making their predictions on who'll take home the Academy Award. But as usual, the Academy favored men in their list ...

The Force is Strong with Her: The Badass Women of Star Wars

Ashley Petallano

December 27, 2019

Books, TV & Movies, Lifestyle

"Star Wars" is one of the best franchises available in the entire galaxy — there, I said it. I have an endless list of reasons behind my love for George Lucas’ sci-fi masterpiece: the plot, the visual ef...

Hello, 2020! Highlights of the Decade – Part 2

Justine Lubag

December 27, 2019

Books, TV & Movies, Music & Events, pop culture

If you haven’t seen my last article listing the highlights of the decade from 2010 to 2014, you should check that article first. This second part of the article lists the highlights from 2015 to 2019 in loc...

5 Reasons GOT Fans Will Love “The Wheel of Time”

P. Torres

December 17, 2019

Books, TV & Movies, Entertainment

Disappointed by how the “Game of Thrones” finale turned out? Still not over how it all went down in the end? Filled with unquenchable regret and flaming rage? I feel the same way. Because you have to mov...

5 Movies That Capture the Christmas Spirit

P. Torres

December 12, 2019

Books, TV & Movies, Lifestyle

With all the flashing lights on every storefront, catchy jingles playing over the radio, and relatives posting repeatedly over social media, it really is the season to be jolly. But with your schedule full ...

And the Oscar Goes to… Academy Award 2020 Predictions

Issa Baleva

December 5, 2019

Books, TV & Movies, Entertainment

The -ber months have a way of making people feel excited. Some see it as a time to prepare for the new year, and others are just excited for Christmas. If you’re like me, you’re excited because the Oscars a...

5 Sci-Fi TV Shows in 2019 and Their Inspiring Female Protagonists

P. Torres

October 8, 2019

Books, TV & Movies, Lifestyle

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With the end of 2019 rapidly approaching, you should already be buying presents, planning vacations, and stocking up on shows to binge-watch over the holiday season. Although you could just watch the same o...