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The Marvels fails to astonish

‘The Marvels’ fails to astonish

Brandon Choi, Executive Copy Editor | Nov 28, 2023

On Nov. 8, the latest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and sequel to 2019’s “Captain Marvel” titled “The Marvels” was released in Korea. The film stars Brie Larson as Carol Danvers...

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DeSantis announces presidential bid on Twitter

Brandon Choi, Executive Copy Editor | May 29, 2023

On May 24, Republican Florida governor Ron DeSantis launched his 2024 presidential bid on the audio platform Twitter Spaces. While a series of technical difficulties delayed it by 25 minutes, the online...

Cinema scope: relapsing into reboots and remakes

Cinema scope: relapsing into reboots and remakes

Brandon Choi, Executive Copy Editor | Apr 14, 2023

A rebooted “Harry Potter” TV show, a continuation of the “Ghostbusters” franchise, and new “Lord of the Rings” films.  In the last year alone, studios from across Hollywood have revealed...

Source: Cheney Orr/Reuters

Tennessee state legislature expels members for anti-gun protests

Brandon Choi, Executive Copy Editor | Apr 14, 2023

On April 6, the House of Representatives in the state of Tennessee held a vote to expel three Democratic legislators who protested a Nashville school shooting: Representatives Justin Jones, Justin J. Pearson,...

Source: NBA.com

Who is best in the West? Previewing the NBA playoffs

Brandon Choi, Executive Copy Editor | Apr 3, 2023

With the NBA playoffs rapidly approaching on April 16, teams are making one last playoff push. While the seeding in the Eastern Conference is mostly set, the Western Conference features an intense race...

Cinema scope: ifs, buts, and director’s cuts

Cinema scope: ifs, buts, and director’s cuts

Brandon Choi, Executive Copy Editor | Mar 15, 2023

On March 18, 2021, “Zack Snyder’s Justice League,” a director’s cut of 2017’s “Justice League,” was released on HBO Max. This came after years of online fans incessantly campaigning with...

Source: Fox News

FBI director stands by COVID-19 lab leak theories

Brandon Choi, Executive Copy Editor | Mar 15, 2023

On March 1st, FBI chief Christopher Wray commented on the bureau’s investigation of COVID-19, stating that it “most likely” originated from a government-controlled lab from the Wuhan Institute of...

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Putting international back in international school

Brandon Choi, Executive Copy Editor | Feb 28, 2023

For an international school, our school lacks a representative diverse student body. With a significant majority of our students being ethnically Korean, our school suffers from a homogenous cultural and...

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Korean ‘Breaking Bad’ remake in the works

Brandon Choi, Executive Copy Editor | Feb 24, 2023

On Feb. 14, an exclusive report from MSN stated that the popular TV series “Breaking Bad” was being adapted into a K-Drama. Lee Chang-Yeol will reportedly direct the show under the production company...

Source: DC Studios

James Gunn reveals DC slate

Brandon Choi, Executive Copy Editor | Feb 14, 2023

On Jan. 31, 2023, the co-CEO of DC Studios, James Gunn, revealed the upcoming slate of movies and television shows set in their upcoming cinematic franchise, which would be rebranded to the DC Universe...

Source: Focus Features

‘Tár’ Movie Review

Brandon Choi, Executive Copy Editor | Feb 9, 2023

“Tár,” a 2022 film directed by Todd Field, follows the fictional conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra and music virtuoso Lydia Tár played by Cate Blanchett. It chronicles the events of...

Source: 20th Century Studios

‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ breaks box office records

Brandon Choi, Executive Copy Editor | Jan 19, 2023

On Dec. 14, 2022, “Avatar: The Way of Water,” the long-awaited sequel to the original 2008 film, was released in South Korea. In the five weeks since, the James Cameron film has grossed $1.7 billion...