Monica AldeaSMCU: Is K-Pop Ready for a Marvel-Inspired Shared Universe?SM Entertainment’s idea of a shared universe is innovative in the K-Pop scene. But can it work?7 min read·Dec 2, 2020----
Monica AldeainFanfareHow The ‘Mulan’ Remake Fails at RealismIn order to see how Disney’s ‘Mulan’ remake is anything but realistic, we’ll be comparing it to a movie from 2009 that did a better job.8 min read·Sep 23, 2020----
Monica AldeainFanfareNetflix, Warner Bros. & Creators Who Deserve BetterWith the live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender series hitting a bumpy road, Netflix should learn some things from the Snyder Cut…9 min read·Aug 24, 2020----
Monica AldeaWhy ‘JU-ON: Origins’ is Scary; Even Without KayakoNetflix’s ‘JU-ON: Origins’ is a scary experience, even though Kayako, the heart of the franchise, is nowhere to be seen.6 min read·Aug 4, 2020--1--1
Monica AldeaThe Monstrosity That Became ‘Fantastic Beasts’After the successful first part, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018) failed to impress critics and fans. What went wrong?8 min read·Jun 16, 2020----
Monica AldeaPonyo and The Authenticity of Hayao MiyazakiBeyond being a heartwarming 90-minute movie, Ponyo (2008) is an example of how to breathe fresh air into a long-established story.4 min read·May 10, 2020----
Monica AldeaThree Things That Made ‘Parasite’ Award-WorthyWhat turns Bong Joon-ho’s movie into a cinematic masterpiece.5 min read·Apr 15, 2020----