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The Flash takes the DC universe towards a positive future
22 June 2023
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The lasting legacy of The Legend of Zelda
10 June 2023
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The newest addition to the John Wick franchise packs some serious punch
29 May 2023
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Jubilee: A visual spectacle crafted by a masterful storyteller
25 May 2023
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Vinland Saga is a Viking classic for the ages
18 May 2023
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Ben Affleck delivers an instant cult classic with ‘Air’
17 May 2023
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Books / The Setting Sun: Dazai’s depiction of the dusk after the end of war
17 May 2023
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Jisoo is in full bloom with solo debut album “ME”
The album manages to showcase Jisoo's genius as a soloist.
3 April 2023
Jimin strips off all filters to reveal his true self in debut solo album "Face"
For a debut album, Jimin doesn’t struggle at all to establish the escape he aims for.
29 March 2023
We love Studio Ghibli’s female characters, here’s why
Amid all the media which hyper-sexualises women and puts them into boxes, Studio Ghibli movies feel like a breath of fresh air.
23 March 2023
DC’s Shazam! Fury of the Gods: Fun but overwhelmingly average
Shazam! Fury of the Gods is simply very average.
22 March 2023
Rifqa: A spellbinding account of persecution, courage, and survival
At its core, Rifqa is a book about human struggles in painfully inhumane circumstances.
16 March 2023
Joyland: An aching depiction of living in quiet oppression
What truly stands out to me in Joyland are the score, sound design, and cinematography.
11 March 2023
Children's books everyone should read
Children’s books might end up giving us more as adults than they did to us as children.
7 March 2023
Here are the winners of the 2023 Anime Awards
Here are the winners of the 2023 Crunchyroll Anime Awards.
5 March 2023
The endgame: Attack on Titan returns tonight for its final bow
Attack on Titan is finally coming to an end.
3 March 2023
A beginner’s guide to soulsborne games
This article serves as a guide to the most interesting entry points to Miyazaki's world and the soulsborne genre.
2 March 2023
86: An anime about tragedy, trauma, and a war “without” casualties
86 is a rare gem of an anime and one that will certainly satisfy the watcher.
26 February 2023
Artcell scales new heights with Otritio
Artcell’s Otritio doesn’t shy away from making a bold statement.
24 February 2023
The Menu: Social commentary served on a silver platter
The Menu served, ate, but it certainly left some crumbs behind.
20 February 2023
Journey through the centre of Cunk - A review of Cunk on Earth
The show essentially gives you a bite-sized glimpse into the history of Earth with Philomena Cunk, an ill-informed journalist.
19 February 2023
Pinocchio in 2022: Same Story, Three Interpretations
In 2022, three different Pinocchio movies came out, much to my confusion.
9 February 2023
The Wind Rises: A heart-wrenching tale of love and war
The Wind Rises is a sumptuous delight for both the sight and the soul.
6 February 2023
Why previous generation Pokémon games are still relevant
Is it entirely nostalgia, or is there something more to it?
2 February 2023
Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre is yet another underwhelming Junji Ito adaptation
A mangaka of Ito’s calibre deserves far better treatment.
1 February 2023
TXT “The Name Chapter: TEMPTATION” and its temptations left undelivered
The new EP includes five songs which encapsulate different styles and genres under one concept.
30 January 2023
Pathaan: the return of the king
Pathaan had a lot of boxes to fill, a lot of hearts to win, and a lot of money to make.
27 January 2023