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Live-actions suck, watch animation instead

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Live-actions suck, watch animation instead

Etiosa Omeike
| THE PROSPECT | 03/21/2021

Animation is beyond capable of creating captivating worlds and evoking emotional feelings that leave watchers wanting more, but that doesn’t seem to stop directors from creating “live-action” adaptations that are hard to view as anything but money-grabs.

Animation is beyond capable of creating captivating worlds and evoking emotional feelings that leave watchers wanting more, but that doesn’t seem to stop directors from creating “live-action” adaptations that are hard to view as anything but money-grabs.

Love and a lie: Your Lie in April, revisited

Your Lie in April Media

Love and a lie: Your Lie in April, revisited

Etiosa Omeike
| THE PROSPECT | 02/28/2021

The anime “Your Lie in April”, written by Naoshi Arakawa, creates feelings of relatability and authenticity better than almost any of the classic love stories I’ve watched, and even more so in light of the current pandemic, which has strained friendships and taken away loved ones from so many.

The anime “Your Lie in April”, written by Naoshi Arakawa, creates feelings of relatability and authenticity better than almost any of the classic love stories I’ve watched, and even more so in light of the current pandemic, which has strained friendships and taken away loved ones from so many.

America isn't better than the events of Jan. 6

U.S Capitol Riot - Jan 6

America isn't better than the events of Jan. 6

Etiosa Omeike
| OPINION | 01/21/2021

After further interrogation, however, I realized that instead of the question, ‘Is this who we really are’, the question really worth asking is: ‘Why are we so surprised that this is the country we live in?’. 

After further interrogation, however, I realized that instead of the question, “Is this who we really are?”, the question really worth asking is: “Why are we so surprised that this is the country we live in?” 

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