I am a bit quirky.  I don’t like seeing my action heroes star in the antagonist role. In the action-thriller “Armor,” Academy Award-winner Sylvester Stallone (“Rocky,” “Tulsa King”) is a baddie. The lead actor in this actioner is not Stallone, but underrated Jason Patric. He portrays James Broody, an armored car driver headed for a deadly confrontation. “Armor” is set in Dallas, but don’t look for any familiar landmarks. It was shot in Mississippi. Director Justin Routt (“The Test”) and screenwriters Cory Todd...

“Metaphor Re: Fantazio” is a fantasy game that is made once every few console eras. The development began shortly after Persona 5 and is heavily influenced culture and politics around the modern era. Politics out of the way first there are two very dynamic figureheads that are blatantly seen in the game to showcase any form of leadership that can be given to the winner of the Crown championship. Authoritarian, Dictatorship, monarchy, dystopia, utopia, ruled by religion, etc. the number of...

As the fall semester comes to an end, winter break steps in to take its place. It marks the light at the end of a challenging semester; a moment for students to step back and reflect on their progress. The final days of the fall semester are drawing to a close, marked by students at Dallas College preparing for final exams through intense study sessions alongside last minute assignment submissions. The long anticipated brisk, chilly days of winter await ahead, with a majority glad to take a break and start the...

The “Wicked” movie adaptation has completely redefined how this story hits. While the Broadway show has been a cultural giant for two decades, director Jon Chu’s film proves that sometimes taking something off the stage and into the cinematic world is exactly what a story needs to shine. On stage, “Wicked” felt more like a fairy tale than a deep dive into its heavier themes. Sure, the songs are iconic and the production is fun, but the plot felt like it skimmed the surface. It’s a story about propaganda...

“Moana 2” might be making the big bucks, but, honestly, the sequel to the 2016 computer-animated family fantasy doesn’t deserve any praise or recognition.  How this sequel found an audience is beyond me.  It is really that bad. The writing, for all intents and purposes, is just subpar.  My knowledge of movies helps us out quite a bit.  I used to work at a video store.  At the time, one of the biggest moneymakers were direct-to-video sequels, especially from the Disney Corporation, which is now...

I probably don’t like “Wicked” as much as everyone else does, but it was fun. As readers may know, I’m not the biggest fan of musicals. When there’s despair and disdain in the world, I don’t want singing and dancing shoved down my gullet like a child. “Wicked,” though, is a very engaging movie all around. Music is not my wheelhouse, however. I just don’t like musicals, period. I took one for the team, settling in to watch the big-screen version of this Broadway sensation. I didn’t want to be involved, but I got...

On Nov. 3, Donald Trump won his second non-consecutive term as president, and in the process, carried Texas by 13.7 percentage points, winning the state by 8 points more than in 2020.  The reason for this big shift is huge improvement with Hispanic and Asian voters compared to 2020. According to CNN exit polls, Trump won 55% of Hispanics in the state. He also won 55% of Asians compared to 2020, when President Biden won Hispanics 58% compared to Trump’s 41% and Asians 63% to Trump’s 30%...

VTuber Legend is an anime about a light novel about VTuber culture. It is an interesting take on the media as it showcases various aspects of VTuber culture. Some things that stand out are skits mommy mommy-daughter culture and much more. The show starts off with the main character Awayuki is a failing third-generation, the generation in which VTubers premiere until they graduate, VTuber at LiveOn. One night she opens up a Strong Zero beverage and forgets to cut her feed. The entire...

The University of Texas System is expanding its free tuition program. Starting next fall, undergraduate students from families earning $100,000 or less will be eligible for free tuition and fees at all nine universities in the UT system. The expansion represents a $35 million investment to ensure broader access to higher education. The move, reported by The Associated Press, builds on years of efforts by the UT System to make college more affordable. For many students, it’s a lifeline that could change...

Forty students and educators from Taiwan travelled about 7705 miles (12,560 km) to Dallas College. That is a long distance to travel to visit a school. The Richland Campus hosted a delegation from Taiwan on Friday as part of the New Taipei International Overseas Vocational Youth Ambassador Leadership Program. The group, accompanied by sponsors Education Changes Lives and Times (ECLAT) and the Greater Dallas International Foundation, explored campus facilities and programs, including gaming...