Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

‘Monkey Man’: Dirty, grim and intense

‘Monkey Man’: Dirty, grim and intense

Ezequiel Pena, Staff Writer April 9, 2024

“Only God can forgive you now.” These words uttered by the protagonist to the main antagonist of “Monkey Man” perfectly sum up the grim atmosphere that is apparent throughout the film’s runtime....

‘Mission Impossible’ from best to worst

‘Mission Impossible’ from best to worst

Marcela Montufar Soria, Multimedia Editor April 9, 2024

Spoiler warning: This article discusses spoilers for the “Mission: Impossible” franchise. Inspired by a TV show from the 1970s, the “Mission: Impossible” (M:I) film franchise follows the adventures...

Revisiting Robert Pattinson’s brilliant performance as Batman

Revisiting Robert Pattinson’s brilliant performance as Batman

Michael Rios, Staff Writer April 9, 2024

    Over the past 60 years, more than a handful of actors have portrayed Batman. Actors such as Adam West, Michael Keaton, Val Kilmer, George Clooney, Christian Bale, Ben Affleck and...

A glittering proposal and promises of forever

A glittering proposal and promises of forever

Alessandra Avila, Assistant News Editor April 2, 2024

As our favorite bachelor’s love story ends, we can finally say that Kelsey Anderson took the final rose of season 28. This season came with lots of drama, romance and, of course, exciting news for Anderson...

The best Mexican restaurant you’ve never heard of

The best Mexican restaurant you’ve never heard of

Logan Martinez, Staff Writer April 2, 2024

Located on the west side of San Antonio, Leticia’s Mexican Restaurant has been serving customers since 1994 when owner Juan Trevino opened it. A relatively new staple within the local community, the...

Monarchs glow art show

Monarchs glow art show

Bria Collins, Staff Writer April 2, 2024

      In the darkness, it began. The lights were dimmed and across the plentiful crowd, vibrant neon necklaces, shining pet ears and glow sticks illuminated the park’s dome...

Top three Marvel movies of all time

Top three Marvel movies of all time

Bela Ross, Staff Writer April 2, 2024

Spoiler warning: This article contains spoilers for “Black Panther,” “Thor: Ragnarok” and “Guardians of the Galaxy.” Since 2008 when Marvel released its first movie “Iron Man,” they...

Passing the torch

Passing the torch

Marcela Montufar Soria, Multimedia Editor April 2, 2024

      Spoiler warning: This article discusses spoilers for “Kung Fu Panda 4.” The Kung Fu Panda films are one of the best-animated film series in the history of cinema....

Who is afraid of the terrifying truth?

Who is afraid of the terrifying truth?

Faith Kouadio, Staff Writer April 2, 2024

“Art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable,” César A. Cruz’s famous quote is extradited from the title of his 1997 poem, “To Comfort The Disturbed, and to Disturb the Comfortable:...

Well-known San Antonio comic book shop opens new location

Well-known San Antonio comic book shop opens new location

Kara Lee, Graphic Editor April 2, 2024

The popular San Antonio comic book shop Heroes & Fantasies has relocated to an even bigger retail space on the city’s north side. The beloved store was previously situated off Loop 410, near...

Monsters mash while humans bore

Monsters mash while humans bore

Ezequiel Pena, Contributor April 2, 2024

      One of the great things about monster films like Godzilla is that they can vary greatly in genre and tone. In many films, the monster is portrayed as a force of nature...

Psychedelia lives on

Psychedelia lives on

Raul Martinez, Assistant Web Editor April 2, 2024

      Chicano Batman is a living example of how you can fill arenas with Mexican psychedelic rock. With a slight change in the lineup, as former drummer Gabriel Villa is no...

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