“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...
Ricky Miller, Entertainment Editor
| December 9, 2024
“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...
Ricky Miller, Entertainment Editor
| December 9, 2024
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...
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...
Ricky Miller, Entertainment Editor
| November 25, 2024
I wanted to have fun and a good time with “Red One,” but all I got was a big nothing burger; no meat, no sauces and no extra ingredients.
It’s about a kidnapped Santa Claus named Nick, played by Oscar-winner J.K. Simmons (Whiplash, 2015). His...
For many students, Black Friday is still an opportunity to save money, even if the way they shop is different now.
The chaos of early morning lines, doorbuster deals and packed malls seems to have taken a backseat after the rise of online shopping.
While...
