Same month, different madness
Esports are worth a watch, even amidst a busy March Madness

This Saturday, the NCAA Final Four will compete for glory and a spot in the championship. I’m not sure which four teams will be competing, and I’m not sure why […]

Go away, Google
Google’s new gaming platform, Google Stadia, is cause for concern

Last week, Google announced its upcoming cloud-streaming gaming platform, Google Stadia. The full description is a mouthful and the word “Stadia” doesn’t immediately make sense, but both accurately reflects the […]

Worth the watch, trust us
A review of “Us” from two very different perspectives

After a traumatic childhood experience in Santa Cruz that left Adelaide Wilson permanently scarred, she and her family return to the area for a simple vacation. Strange events begin to […]

(Kree)ating a hero
‘Captain Marvel’ offers a fairly enjoyable ride, but fails to innovate

“Captain Marvel” checks off all the superhero genre’s typical boxes. Cliche music of the era (in this case, the ‘90s). Long, overdue twists. Claustrophobic, dark fight scenes. Background information told […]

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A ‘best picture’ roundup
On second glance, the 2019 Oscar nominees leave much to be desired

For the Oscars, 2018 was a great year. With films from a variety of genres represented — everything from “The Post” to “Get Out,” it felt like anyone’s game. Guillermo […]

Shattered expectations
‘Glass’ falls flat, fails to meet its predecessor’s expectations

I should have known better. Finally riding high off the release of 2016’s “Split,” M. Night Shyamalan seemed to be amidst a career resurgence. “Glass” came out of nowhere, promising […]

Cruising the express lane
The definitive Panda Express entree rankings

Panda Express isn’t your typical fast food. It’s dependable, it’s (situationally) nutritious and most importantly, its wide variety can appeal to a wide range of hungry college students. As a […]

A one-stop ‘Air Bud’ shop
It’s not the list we deserve, but it’s the list we need

When I first heard the phrase “Air Bud” growing up, I thought it was in reference to a “Top Gun” sequel. Boy was I wrong — at least mostly. To […]

A superhero slugfest
Nine must-see superhero films in 2019

Captain Marvel – March 8 The last piece of the puzzle needed for April’s finale, “Captain Marvel” explores Carol Danvers’ origin story as she goes from U.S. Air Force pilot […]