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Rant and Rave: The Flashpoint Paradox

When it comes to superheroes published by DC Comics, the characters of Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman are clearly above the rest in terms of both popularity and familiarity. However, DC’s latest animated film shifts the spotlight towards a character who has not had as many adaptations to his name: Barry Allen, also known as…

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Local vs. foreign superheroic comparisons

Superman, Batman, Spiderman, these are just few of the superheroes that have, over time, become household names around the world. Everybody is familiar with Superman’s iconic costume: the red cape, blue spandex, and bold insignia, across his chest. Everybody knows about the Dark Knight and his crusade against crime in Gotham City. And everybody is…

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Rant and Rave: Liars

In the year 1992, the Philippines was shamed and dishonoured when the Little League baseball team of Zamboanga City, representing the Philippines, was discovered to have used illegal players during their championship run in the Little League World Series. The team was soon stripped of its title, and all medals, trophies, and cash prizes were…

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Glimpse: A look at the westernization of Oldboy

  Every now and then, an American Company decides to remake a foreign movie, hoping to cater the idea to Western audiences. Unfortunately, more often than not, the original spirit and charm of the movie gets lost in the adaptation, leading to a hollow film, and plenty of annoyed and disgruntled fans. So, when the…