BTS comes back with a boom in K-pop band’s latest all-English single/music video, ‘Dynamite’
September 12, 2020
Three years ago, BTS entered the U.S. mainstream, attending the Billboard Music Awards and performing its “DNA” song at the American Music Awards later that November. Then last year, the K-pop band exploded in the United States. By then, the seven-member boy band had recorded songs in their native ...
‘Train to Busan’ sequel derails from beginning as zombies take a backseat to military troop gone awry
September 12, 2020
Earning $98.5 million worldwide, South Korea’s “Train to Busan” returns four years after its initial release with a long-awaited yet disappointing sequel that features a cliche good guys vs. bad guys plot and unnecessary elements. When director and screenwriter Yeon Sang-ho (“Psychokinesis”...
Despite backlash, Cardi B’s single, ‘WAP,’ redefines female empowerment; remains No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-hop chart
September 5, 2020
In what seems to be the most graphic and explicit song of 2020, Cardi B’s newest single, “WAP,” featuring rapper Megan Thee Stallion, successfully stands as a feminist anthem in today’s time, wholeheartedly embracing and de-stigmatizing the concept of female sexuality despite the overwhelming condem...
Is live-action adaptation of ‘Mulan’ worth $29.99?
September 3, 2020
Disney fans, it’s finally here. Not another Star Wars movie. Or a Marvel Universe flick. But the latest live-action Disney princess film adapted from 1998’s “Mulan.” After the rapid spread of the novel coronavirus derailed “Mulan’s” March 9 original U.S. theatrical release date...
First season of Netflix’s Korean-imported drama quite ‘Okay’ to binge watch
August 29, 2020
It’s a classic story revolving around a pair of star-crossed lovers -- only with a hint of mild horror yet still quite satisfying to watch. The debut season of the Korean TV drama, “It’s Okay to Not Be Okay,” originally aired from June 20-Aug. 9 in South Korea but has been available for st...
Despite formulaic plot, Netflix’s ‘The Kissing Booth 2’ offers romantic scenery, catchy soundtrack
August 26, 2020
Two years ago, the infamous mess of a romcom known as “The Kissing Booth” ended with Elle Evans (Joey King, “The Act”) confidently riding off into the sunset without fear of the future, and everyone thought that was the end of her story. However, she’s back in a sequel of the same title that...
Coming of Age Netflix Film ‘The Half of It’ tackles adolescent themes like sexuality and casual racism in today’s society
May 30, 2020
Finding one’s identity is hard growing up, especially in high school. However, Netflix’s new coming of age film “The Half of It,” directed by Alice Wu, gives teens the complex representation they deserve by exploring themes of sexuality, friendship and racism. Released on May 1, the almos...
Cavetown’s new hit album Sleepyhead is bound to be a hit for all indie pop lovers
May 29, 2020
Robin Skinner, also known as Cavetown, an English singer-songwriter, came out with a new hit album called Sleepyhead on March 27, discussing common struggles him and many others experience catching the attention of many listeners. This new album incorporates both modern pop, rock, and even some Indie sty...
Cavetown’s ‘Sweet Tooth’ music video needs more bite
Alexandria Kim
May 24, 2020
“Sweet Tooth” by British band Cavetown is a worthwhile song but lacks an appealing music video to go along with it. The extended track -- lasting six minutes and 28 seconds -- is about intense love that causes a rush of feelings and emotions. The lyrics compare this kind of affection to having a sw...
Those missing ‘Friends’ episodes need only to wait until May 27 when HBO Max debuts
May 17, 2020
It’s like the race between the turtle and the hare. While new streaming services like Apple TV+ and Disney+ entered the market last November to compete against mainstays like Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu, HBO Max is among the final entries to the streaming service race (NBC Universal’s Peacock...
Can’t go ‘wong’ with videos about Asian-American culture, identity from Wong Fu Productions
May 15, 2020
With such little Asian representation in today's Hollywood media, Wong Fu Productions has provided a unique perspective that continually explores the nuances and the richness of the culture Asian Americans bring with them. By creating everything from short films to original series, the 17-year-old, Pasad...
Netflix’s gory, violent ‘The Decline’ best for those with a strong stomach
May 6, 2020
A few weeks into California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s stay-at-home order to flatten the COVID-19 pandemic curve, Netflix released a Quebec-produced film aptly titled, “The Decline.” One can easily fill in the blanks after these two words: “The Decline … of motivation to do school work.”...
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