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Entertainment Forrest Maynock Movie

Escaping the Cycle – A review of American History X

For a film was made 20 plus years ago, director Tony Kaye’s American History X remains quite relevant, and brings unique perspectives to old arguments relating race, hate, and redemption.

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Entertainment Forrest Maynock Movie

Different Generations, Same Problems – A Review of I Was Born But…

I Was Born But… was a quintessential coming of age story. A story that has not changed too drastically for generations, but also one that remains meaningful and impactful for all ages.

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Entertainment Movie Nguyen Manh Quoc Trung

Memento: Remember to Forget

Memories – what to remember and what to forget? Director Christopher Nolan explores how our own memories can be manipulated and decieving in Memento, one of his early and most-acclaimed films.

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book Entertainment Movie Nguyen Manh Quoc Trung

Running, Crying, and Tearing Each Other Into Pieces – A Review of Devilman Crybaby

Finally, a Netflix Original that really stands out! Devilman Crybaby is an anime that is darkly brutal and honest, yet still manages to stay true to the spirit of its original 1970s manga.

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Creative Writing Mattie Balagat Poem

Second World

As a Filipino living in Okayama, Mattie entrusts her feelings in the words of her newest poem, and in the familiar taste, smell, and sound of home.

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Anti-cheats Litigation: Game companies and Cheats in Games

Genki discusses the video game industry through a famous court case that involves cheating in games and its impact on the industry, as well as the gaming community.