1-Up Club: University Pop Culture Society
1-Up Club; the first and only University of Malta student organization celebrating all things pop cu
04/04/2023
🍄 Missed your jump over the mushroom?
🔫 Splatted next to your target?
🚧 Drifted your kart outside the track?
This shall happen no more!
We've recently contacted Nintendo to address the recurring technical problem with defective Switch controllers, and we're happy to report that they've agreed to offer all consumers the right to repair, free of charge, even beyond the legal guarantee!
This will prevent the disposal of unrepaired controllers and unnecessary waste.
🎮 So don't wait, jump into action and get your controllers repaired for free. Let's-a go!
13/03/2023
An almost perfectly faithful adaptation of the beloved videogame! Pedro Pascal & Bella Ramsey did a fantastic job as Joel & Ellie, respectively. The acting, storytelling, and special effects were on point! This series is something that should serve as a guideline for how to faithfully adapt from the source material, whilst at the same time, adding onto it! Overall score: 9/10!
02/03/2023
A solid season premiere episode that not only provides us with some great acting from Pedro Pascal as the stoic titular character, but with some great space dogfights and visual effects! The only issues that could be found were the short runtime, as well as the recap not providing the viewers (or those who haven't watched "The Book of Boba Fett") with a more precise explanation of the story so far. Overall: 8/10!
30/01/2023
Our first look at the upcoming live-action Netflix adaptation of the popular One Piece series! Not only do we get our first look at the Straw Hat Pirates, but we also get a faithful adaptation of their iconic ship, "The Going Merry"
25/01/2023
In a dramatic turn of events, Justin Roiland, the voice actor for the Rick & Morty characters, has been let go from the series and Adult Swim due to the recent domestic violence charges. Thoughts?
17/01/2023
A strong pilot episode that (so far) is a faithful adaptation of the popular videogame! Not only did they accurately capture the bleakness and hopelessness of the world itself, but also the personalities of the characters themselves. Great acting from Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, especially. Fingers crossed the quality remains consistent as the series progresses.
Score: 9/10
25/11/2022
Andor season 1 review
Pros:
1) Great ending
2) Well-written, character-driven, high-stakes story
3) Great acting (Luna's Andor & Serkis' character especially)
4) Did a great job in showing how powerful and influential the Empire truly is
Cons:
1) Some characters felt expendable
2) Slow (almost boring) beginning
Overall score: 8/10
20/11/2022
Another legend has been taken from us! Jason David Frank, the man behind the iconic Tommy Oliver character in the Power Rangers franchise, has sadly passed away!
11/11/2022
Tonight we bid farewell to our Dark Knight! Kevin Conroy, the legendary icon behind Batman’s voice in many animated and gaming projects, has passed! Rest In Peace legend!
31/10/2022
Henry Cavill has relenquished his Wolf medallion and Witcher gear for the remainder of the Netflix series' future! Liam Hemsworth has been brought on as his replacement for the role of the infamous Witcher, Geralt of Rivia!
31/10/2022
Black Adam film review!
Pros:
1) Phenomenal fight scenes
2) Really good acting
3) Good visual effects
4) Hawkman & Doctor Fate were the best secondary characters
5) THAT scene
Cons:
1) generic plot
2) some characters falling into stereotypical roles in order to push the plot forward
Overall score: 7/10
10/10/2022
Werewolf By Night review:
Pros:
1) The most unique live-action Marvel project that has been released so far
2) A love letter to the old school horror flicks
3) Great cinematography, soundtrack and visuals
4) Engaging and understandable story
Cons:
1) This was an hour long feature, and not a complete series. Fingers crossed Marvel turns this into a series in the future.
Overall score: 9/10!
07/10/2022
So...Chris Pratt's Mario voice. Thoughts?
28/09/2022
It was at this moment that millions of Marvel fans cried tears of joy! Hugh Jackman is putting the claws back on as Wolverine in Deadpool 3!
23/09/2022
Andor series premiere review:
Pros:
1) A refreshingly unique story involving a unique character
2) Good acting & fight scenes
3) Good use of flashbacks
4) A rare and well-handled first look into live-action tribal culture in Star Wars
Cons:
1) Lacklustre first episode
2) Mandatory requirement of watching all three premiere episode to fully understand and appreciate the story
Overall score: 8/10
20/09/2022
Grab your nearest Arc reactor and get ready to fly! Motive Studios, the creators behind the Dead Space franchise, will be making a single-player, third-person, action-adventure Iron Man game! No other details have emerged, but EA is responsible for publishing so...take that how you will.
17/09/2022
Cyberpunk Edgerunners review:
Pros:
1) Perfectly captures the harsh yet beautiful world of Cyberpunk 2077
2) Phenomenal visuals
3) Addicting soundtrack
4) Well-written characters
5) A plot that NEVER gets boring
Cons:
1) Limited number of episodes
2) Certain plot points which haven't been addressed
Overall score: 8.5/10
Where fandoms collide...
What started out as a continuation project from Junior College’s Manga Club, is now what we hope to be the ultimate gathering space for all University of Malta students to discuss their favourite films, TV shows, anime, video games and the works, connecting people of like-minded interests and harbouring new friendships.
It’s dangerous to go alone, so we do hope you will support us in this new journey and join the Community! (b^_^)b
The founding Executive for 1-Up Club was as follows;
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