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20 Years of Magic: How the Harry Potter Universe Shaped a Generation

Keegan Fornoff, Southeast Missouri State University

A nostalgic reflection on a shotgun idea turned bombshell franchise from a proud Slytherin.…

July 20, 2017

In an article about the Law of Assumption, distinct objects—an apple, a camera, a pair of binoculars, etc.— are balanced on top of one another.

A Layperson’s Guide to the Law of Assumption

Isabelle Brookshire, Whittier College

Manifesting your dreams and desires stems from an understanding of powerful concepts.…

September 15, 2023

The 17 Best Episodes of Classic ‘Doctor Who’

Melissa Wade, Northern Arizona University

This series is one of the longest-running shows around, which means that it has quite a few excellent episodes.…

August 11, 2022

In an article about the Multiverse in Doctor Strange, an illustration of Doctor Strange and Wanda Maximoff

The Multiverse in ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ Has a Basis in Quantum Physics

Virginia Beall, Elon University

The latest entry in the MCU may be science fiction, but it isn't entirely out of the realm of possibility.…

June 11, 2022

How ‘Riverdale’ Has Opened Up Its Own Multiverse

Mai Senser, Virginia Commonwealth University

In its mind-blowing 100th episode, the CW show proves that, despite its mixed reviews, it’s never going to stop upping the ante.…

January 9, 2022

Which Spider-Men Will We See in ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’?

Daniel Buccafusca, East Stroudsburg University

The long-awaited sequel to the successful animated film could feature new characters from the original comics.…

December 21, 2021

Illustration of Peggy Carter from Agent Carter

‘Agent Carter’ Might Be Gone, but Peggy and Sousa Are Sticking Around

Emily Davies, Solent University

Fans have revived the call to reboot the prematurely canceled show. While that might not happen, the characters could reappear in unexpected ways.…

January 24, 2021

Goodbye to ‘Supernatural’ and 15 Years’ Worth of Television

Alex Luna, University of California, Berkeley

The long-running fantasy series has come to an end, but it hasn't left the minds or hearts of its dedicated fans.…

November 27, 2020

In an article about digital minimalism, an illustration of a computer displaying a sunset over water

The Case for Digital Minimalism in a Quarantining Age

Juliana Fujii, Biola University

Instead of villainizing technology just because it's trendy, Cal Newport makes a compelling case for satisfaction that runs deeper than pings and pixels.…

July 30, 2020

Illustration by Diana Egan in article about "Dark"

The Final Season of Netflix’s ‘Dark’ Bends Genres, Minds and Time

Mia Kellner, University of St Andrews

The first two seasons of the German sci-fi series gained popularity for their mind-bending depiction of time travel. The third season brings the sprawling saga to an end.…

July 24, 2020

A cat entering a magic portal to another world

The Fantasy Trope of the ‘Magic Portal’ Feels Incredibly Appropriate Right Now

Chase Cutarelli, Columbia University

So-called ‘portal fantasy’ reveals the awe, fear and transformative power of traveling to another world — one that might be appealing in our present dystopia.…

July 3, 2020

The Failure of ‘The Golden Compass’ Could Spell the Success of HBO’s ‘His Dark Materials’

Eleanore Belanger, Arizona State University

HBO's remake of the Philip Pullman trilogy will embrace the controversy at the series's heart, rather than sidestep it.…

June 19, 2019

Clint Mansell Is a Composer for the Millennial Ear

E.L. Meszaros, Brown University

You probably love his music, even if you don't recognize his name.…

May 9, 2019

As a Parody, ‘Isn’t It Romantic?’ Succeeds Where Other Rom-Coms Fail

Megan Mehta, University of Illinois at Chicago

It pretends it's not a rom-com, but it sure acts like one.…

February 24, 2019

The 6 December Movies You Need to See

Megan Mehta, University of Illinois at Chicago

2018 saved the best for the last.…

December 5, 2018

The ‘Imaginary Worlds’ Podcast Breaks Down the Sci-Fi You Know and Love

Josue Romero, Southwest School of Art

There might be more effort behind good sci-fi than any other genre.…

July 28, 2018

3 ‘Stranger Things’ Characters Who Seriously (d)Evolved

Kelly Lambkin, SUNY Cortland

Season two of the favorite 1980s nostalgic getaway, "Stranger Things," gave Netflix audiences some pretty bitchin' characters.…

November 22, 2017

The Importance of Student Journalism

Mattie Winowitch, Waynesburg University

It's easy to feel irrelevant as a writer, especially as a student journalist, but there's something bigger at stake than ego.…

April 15, 2017

Netflix’s ‘The OA’ Explores the Psyche of Trauma Survivors

Jessie Yang, The University of Hong Kong

By joining human nature with elements of science fiction, the series forces viewers to question their own realities.…

January 26, 2017

The Islamic Blueprint of Dune

Hamad Naroze, Hunter College

How Frank Herbert and his iconic sci-fi “Dune” were influenced by Islam and the cultures of the Middle East.…

April 9, 2024

The image of a man in a suit and hat with a dark tie repeats through sets of images descending in three film strips, each of which is in imperfect alignment with each other. The first man is in a grey strip, reaching to touch the shoulder of his clone in a green strip, who in turn is staring at his copy in a blue strip, as if they are in a cycle repeating endlessly through time.

Black & White: The Historic Film Technique Directors Are Rediscovering

Santiago Rivera, Washington University in St. Louis

In the modern era of digital coloring and novel technologies, how is modern cinema reinventing its roots in Black and White?…

March 28, 2024

Three drawings of Olivia Gatwood reading from a book at a microphone with fading colors of pink and red.

Olivia Gatwood and the Gnashing Teeth of Girlhood

Farah Shah, University of Central Florida

Olivia Gatwood reclaims the perfect outlet for the female rage often silenced by mainstream media outlets.…

November 24, 2023

dark tower series under other stephen king books

If You Love Multiverses, Read ‘The Dark Tower’

Braden Beck, California State Channel Islands

Get your multiverse fix with this eight-part novel series by Stephen King.…

June 29, 2022

an illustration of the main character from Everything Everywhere All at once

‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ Still Confounds Viewers

Kaitlyn Anderson, Cornell University

While the film has been massively popular, its complex and absurd nature requires a second look at its themes and plot.…

June 15, 2022

Why Moon Knight Is Marvel’s Next Greatest Hero

Daniel Buccafusca, East Stroudsburg University

With an influx of new Disney+ series dominating the media, people are overlooking perhaps the most interesting superhero character of them all.…

December 14, 2021

A Superman comic and merchandise lay on a table

Saying ‘Bi’ to the Old Superman

Joy Young, Chapman University

The timeless superhero is coming out as bisexual — a refreshing twist that is equal parts heroic change and tangled conflict.…

October 27, 2021

Could ‘Malignant’ Become a New Cult Horror Classic?

Virginia Laurie, Washington and Lee University

'Saw' director James Wan’s original new horror film left audiences divided in their opinions, but the third act twists gave unanimous satisfaction.…

October 24, 2021

What Makes a Film Unmistakably A24

Zach Spangler, University of Michigan

The movies' unique stories work contrary to the Hollywood blockbusters of the past decade yet stockpile critical praise and adoring fanbases all the same.…

September 27, 2021

Soulja Boy’s ‘Rick and Morty’ Takes TikTok by Storm

Elizabeth Dewit, University of Pittsburgh

It started as a freestyle on his livestream — now, TikTokers are rapping the song about the Adult Swim cartoon in front of historical sites.…

September 23, 2021

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‘Malibu Rising’ Ignites the Imaginations of Readers

Olivia Wisse, Hofstra University

This masterful modern historical fiction novel explores celebrity culture, family destiny and female strength — all on the glamorous surf of California.…

September 15, 2021

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