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John Wick 4 Shatters The Bar for Suspenseful Action

John Wick: Chapter 4, directed by Chad Stehelski, with screenplay by Michael Finch and Shay Hatten, is the culmination of a bloody path that began with vengeance over a murdered puppy. With that, moments come full circle as John (Keanu Reeves) tries…

Coffee Moon Volume 2 Has Mystery But Little Else

Coffee Moon continues its gorgeous gothic style meets Groundhog Day tale of Pieta’s repeat of her birthday, February 7th. The end of the first volume had a dire situation that Pieta rushed to stop while her doppelganger watched. Coffee Moon Volume 2…

[SXSW Review] SATAN WANTS YOU

SATAN WANTS YOU is a documentary about the “Satanic Panic.” Moreso, it focuses on a book that opened the door to increased accusations from children and adults claiming they experienced Satanic ritual abuse. The documentary highlights inconsistencies…

You Season 4 Part 2 Ends with a Sloppy Reality Check

The first part of You Season 4 was madness. A murder mystery swathed in wealthy, aristocratic-level snobbery in London, matched with Joe’s biting wit. Now, brace yourself if you thought the twist of Rhys Montrose as the “Eat The Rich Killer” was a…

Scream VI Is How You up the Ante for a Franchise

Scream VI is a meta, subversion requel that ups the stakes in franchise fashion. Not only is the return to Woodsboro mayhem set in NYC, but the tone felt like a mix between the sharpness of Scream’s first two films and the gimmicky camp of the Roman…

Champions Gives Seamless Representation in a Heartwarming Sports Tale

Champions takes the traditional beats that entail a heartwarming story with sports. The movie comes complete with a gruff, rude, unlikeable character, Marcus (Woody Harrelson). He, naturally, undergoes a redemptive arc throughout the film. While…

[Article] 5 Anticipated Horror Films of SXSW 2023

SXSW ’23 is around the corner, and with the bevy of films comes my favorite genre; horror. Other genres are fantastic, but horror is home to many fans worldwide. SXSW has an impressive, frightful slate of films for this year. Horror can push the…

The Sea in You Gives Us Love Between a Girl and Mermaid

The Sea in You puns its title in this delightful story about an unlikely friendship between 15-year-old Corinth and Skylla, a dangerous mermaid. The illustrations are beautiful, and you can easily get lost in each colorful panel without the story.…

Creed III Brings Top-Notch Bouts With Heart and Soul

The story continues for Adonis Creed in this film of brothers turned rivals. Yet underneath the surface lies a story of missed opportunities with a “there but for the grace of God” message. Directed by Michael B. Jordan with a screenplay by Keenan…

Tower #1 Is a Survival Story With a Compelling Mystery

With Tower #1, you’re thrown right into the drama. Feeling like a blend between Running Man, Battle Royale, and a game with HP, the urgency of Casandra’s situation makes you feel like there’s no time to waste. Though confusing, you’re wondering…

9 Reverse Harem Animes That Show Women Lots of Love

There are tons of animes that have women jockeying for the time and affection of one guy, which is called harem anime. But well-done animes that do the opposite, a.k.a. reverse harem anime, are a rare breed. There’s something satisfying about a story…

[Movie Review] UNSEEN

UNSEEN is a horror comedy that nails both aspects, leaving you gripping your seat one moment and laughing the next. This Blumhouse film, directed by Yoko Okumura and written by Salvatore Caldoni and Brian Rawlins, is a fun time filled with…

Oshi No Ko Volume 1: Love Is War & Scum Wish Authors Team Up for a Genre-Twisting Tale

Few mangas are as surprising as Oshi No Ko. Sure, the story’s events, each on their own, show up in various manga. What’s astonishing is all of it shows up in one volume. Even the synopsis does not prepare you for what’s in store. If isekai,…

The Quiet Girl Speaks Loudly With Hushed Performances

The Quiet Girl (An Cailín Ciúin) finds depth in silence, chiseling out potent emotional points contrasted with a serene yet vibrant Ireland country backdrop. Written and directed by Colm Bairéad, the story follows quiet, withdrawn nine-year-old Cáit…

The Princess of Convenient Plot Devices Volume 1 Manga Adds More to Boy’s Love Tale

Usually, I can decide which I love more between a light novel and a manga of the same series. But with The Princess of Convenient Plot Devices, it’s impossible to choose. Both are hilarious. The light novel gives more detail. However, with the manga,…

Assorted Entanglements Volume 1 Has A Witty Love But Problematic Pairing

I went into Assorted Entanglements Volume 1 excited. I need more yuri manga, and this one started cute and funny. This first volume left me torn about how I should feel about the couple. Depicting authentic relationships is one thing. It’s another to…

Consecration Is Visually Stunning but the Story Drags

Consecration is a horror film directed by Christopher Smith and written by Smith and Laurie Cook. The story follows Grace’s (Jena Malone) trip to a convent in Scotland after she receives news of her brother’s death. Not a fan of nuns and the church,…

My Special One Volume 1 Is A Shojo Surprise With More Than Surface Emotions

My Special One Volume 1 is a shojo manga about 16-year-old Sahoko Wakaume and her battle to resist a crush on warm, bubbly J-pop idol Kouta Kirigaya, a member of Like Legend. It’s not easy for Sahoko. Upon their first encounter, Kouta’s charm batters…

Netflix’s “You” Joins the Eat-the-Rich Crowd

Netflix’s You opens its new chapter of love and murder opens with Joe (Penn Badgley) in London, working as a professor of all things. After renouncing love again, viewers know what to expect. Outside his apartment window, he spies fellow professor…

SOTUS Volume 1 Mixes Boys Love With College Hazing

There are different BL tales of love and adorable meet-cutes, but SOTUS Volume 1 takes a far more entertaining route. Enemies to partners have that additional delicious tension that sizzles on the page. Or maybe it’s just Arthit’s irritation. It’s…