Competitive games started to gain popularity in the early 2000s with the introduction to esports, where two teams go head and head in a video game for money and glory. It did not take long for “League of Legends'' to establish itself as one of the giants in esports. Although the community that plays the game receives a lot of hate for their toxic behavior, many people enjoy the story in the game. Therefore, it did not take long for the creators to start development on the show, “Arcane: League of Legends.” Released on Nov 6, 2021, the show...

Many people believe it’s impossible for video games to have successful shows or movies. However, that’s not always the case. For example, “The Cuphead Show!,” which made its debut on Netflix in early February 2022. The first season of the show provided many laughs and memorable characters from the hit video game “Cuphead: Don’t Deal with the Devil.” With such success, the series got a green light for a second season. The newest season did not let down. I would even argue this season tops the first season because of the new characters,...

Back in late December, the first trailer for “Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” released to people around the globe. Many Marvel fans were ecstatic because the trailer alone rivaled the hype around “Spider-Man: No Way Home.” However, when a movie contains so much potential, it needs to deliver the same amount, if not more, energy to the audience. It pains me to say Dr. Strange did not meet my expectations. On one hand, there is beautiful art, cinematography and the spectacular Sam Raimi as the director. Although, there’s one factor...

When no one asked for it, Warner Bros provided, in the form of a new Batman film, “The Batman.” This new adaptation provides a darker take on the masked vigilante as Bruce Wayne just became the hero of Gotham City. The movie ran for an entire three hours, but I stayed hooked the entire time through its set, characters, soundtrack, and storyline. Most of the shots were filmed in Liverpool although parts of London, Glasgow and Chicago were used for some scenes. These cities created the true grim attitude that surrounds Gotham City, and it felt...

The hit game “Cuphead” launched in 2017. Many adore the game for its unique graphics, music, and boss fights. This prompted the creators to begin production of the series, “The Cuphead Show.” Released in February 2022, the show follows two brothers as they encounter mischievous and crazy scenarios. The series contains a distinctive art style, funny callbacks to the game through its developed characters, and extraordinary producers. “The Cuphead Show” mixes its animation styles from stop-motion to 2D. In some shots, the environment...

#1: Attack on Titan (Shingeki no Kyojin) Widely known for its intricate storyline and complicated character development, Attack on Titan holds the title of one of the most popular animes streamed worldwide. The story starts in the Shiganshina District, the homeland of the anime’s main characters: Eren Yeager, Armin Arlert, and Mikasa Ackerman. In this universe, humans fall prey to humanoid giants called “Titans”. For about a century, citizens found safety behind three walls that surrounded their land. However, when the walls are attacked...

Famous in Love The somewhat notable cast, with Bella Thorne in her first lead post-Disney role, gained attraction in its early episodes. The show follows Paige Townsend, a college student with secret aspirations to become an actress, as she grapples with her newfound fame. The show features the three key aspects of a binge-worthy drama: affairs, back-stabbing and murder. Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists This Pretty Little Liars sequel did not seem to meet the expectations of the original PLL fandom as its cancellation came...

Euphoria, the second most watched show on HBO, has returned for a second season after three years. Acclaimed for its gorgeous aesthetics, camera work, cast, writing and “realism,” the show has garnered around 16.3 million viewers for the second season. The second season finale left millions of other viewers and myself in a wide array of emotions from sadness, shock and a feeling of dissatisfaction. Despite the praise, the second season falls short in several areas. A third season has been promised to come in 2024, however for myself and...

Ever since Disney bought Lucas Films, plenty of Star Wars content went straight to Disney+. “The Book of Boba Fett” came out on Dec 29th and garnered mixed reactions. Boba Fett made his first appearance in the original Star Wars Trilogy, the 1980s film “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back”. Many Star Wars fans were hyped to see an original character return, but some were concerned that the show might be overhyped.  The story follows the original bounty hunter Boba Fett and shows his big escape from the Sarlacc Pit and his journey to rule...