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

Fiction before fact

Fiction before fact

Marcela Montufar Soria, Multimedia Editor February 27, 2024

It was recently announced that four Beatles biopics would be released in the near future, each focusing on one member of the band, creating a Beatles cinematic universe. The films are noted for being the...

The top 10 best films of 2023

The top 10 best films of 2023

Ray Rodriguez, Staff Writer January 23, 2024

In the throes of this year’s tight awards race, several movies made substantial waves in all aspects of film discourse. In a year packed with fantastic films of all genres, it is impossible to claim...

2024 Oscar winner predictions

2024 Oscar winner predictions

Faith Kouadio, Staff Writer January 23, 2024

Despite the film industry being rocked in 2023 by the longest strike in the history of the American actors’ union, SAG-AFTRA, several films smashed the box office, survived critic reviews and charmed...

More reflective than ever

More reflective than ever

Jada Thomas, Marketing Manager November 21, 2023

        Spoiler warning: This article contains spoilers for “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.” The world of Panem depicted in “The Hunger...

Best holiday films to get in the Christmas spirit

Best holiday films to get in the Christmas spirit

Jenna Taylor, Magazine Editor November 21, 2023

Searching for some quality Christmas movies to watch while bundling up in fuzzy blankets and drinking hot cocoa? Look no further. Whether it be a film to binge with the family or a holiday chick-flick...

See you at the cinema in November

See you at the cinema in November

Jada Thomas, Interim Marketing Manager November 6, 2023

When a new month rolls in, it brings a new slate of films with it. A few of these films already have critical acclaim; some are films that fans are itching to see and others are movies  you may not have...

See you at the cinema

See you at the cinema

Jada Thomas, Staff Writer September 12, 2023

One of the best activities for anyone looking to spend time in their own company or to simply get out of the house is to catch a movie at their local theater. However, it can be difficult to know what...

Now playing – ‘John Wick: Chapter 4,’ ‘Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves,’ ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’

Now playing – ‘John Wick: Chapter 4,’ ‘Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves,’ ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’

Cesar Soto, Staff Writer April 11, 2023

After a strong start to the year with blockbuster films, Hollywood has not let up yet. With March coming to a close and April just beginning, here is a new collection of spoiler-free reviews for some of...

The future of film franchises

The future of film franchises

Sanne Peek, Contributing Writer October 5, 2021

According to Daniel Craig, the next James Bond should not be played by a woman. Headlines reviewing the interview with Radio Times are creating an image that the actor is bigoted; meanwhile, the actual...

Shang-Chi: The Legend of the MCU

Shang-Chi: The Legend of the MCU

Laynie Clark, Assistant Arts & Life Editor September 14, 2021

Marvel Studios continues its long-running theme of touching on timely concepts and controversial topics after its release of “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” an Asian-led cinematic masterpiece....

Paisano Peeps: Endgame

Paisano Peeps: Endgame

Jose Chapa and Leonardo Garcia April 23, 2019

  Host: Jose Chapa Editor: Leonardo Garcia Donald Escamilla

Paisano Peeps: the Oscars

Paisano Peeps: the Oscars

Garry Leday and Jose Chapa February 19, 2019

  Host: Jose Chapa Donald Escamilla Folasade Sabitu Alejandro Lopez Rolando Ramos Salman Abid Steven Moul Editor: Garry LeDay

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