Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

The Rise of Digital Natives

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

If you were raised on Cartoon Network and trap rap, your sense of reality is fundamentally unlike any other in human history.…

November 5, 2018

‘White Boy Rick’ Is a Bleak Examination of Human Nature

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

The true-life drama packs a deeper message than your average crime flick.…

September 22, 2018

A Beginner’s Guide to Sheck Wes

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

The self-proclaimed 'mudboy' insists he ain’t no joke.…

September 9, 2018

Fresh Lies and a New Face: A Conversation with Mobley

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

For the Austin musician, it’s about so much more than the fame.…

September 1, 2018

Okay So … What Are Internet Bloodsports?

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

Nobody dies, but trust me, they are just as bad as they sound.…

August 30, 2018

George Clanton’s ‘Slide’ Is an Absurdly Fun Acid Trip

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

After some experimentation, Clanton's return to vaporwave is a psychedelic journey down the rabbit hole.…

August 27, 2018

Why ‘BlacKkKlansman’ Is a Wasted Opportunity

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

The newest race-oriented Spike Lee joint is too rooted in America’s past to push the conversation forward.…

August 16, 2018

‘Astroworld’ Is Really Bad

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

The latest album from Travis Scott plays out like a boring drug trip at an amusement park.…

August 13, 2018

‘Eighth Grade’ Is a Perfect Film

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

Bo Burnham’s directorial debut is a flawless depiction of post-millennial youth.…

August 3, 2018

You Need to Listen to Let’s Eat Grandma, ASAP

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

The UK duo’s newest album, 'I’m All Ears,' is one of 2018’s best.…

July 22, 2018

Who Is Aphex Twin?

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

A new radio documentary dives into the mystery surrounding one of the world’s most secretive musicians.…

July 12, 2018

The Problem With YouTubers Criticizing Other YouTubers

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

Internet beef between YouTubers isn't entertaining — it's weird, it's lazy and it should stop.…

July 8, 2018

Death Grips’ Latest Album, ‘Year of the Snitch,’ Is Absolute Insanity

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

Seriously, insanity.…

June 28, 2018

Tierra Whack Wants to Invite You to Her Surreal World

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

The Philadelphia rapper’s eccentric debut album, 'Whack World,' is a fresh and amusing trip into the mind of its subversive creator.…

June 23, 2018

‘Hereditary’ Lives Up to the Hype, and Then Some

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

It's scary, yes, but it's also brilliant.…

June 13, 2018

Are Summer Movies Finally Promoting Diversity?

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

From female-led action flicks to independent horror, is this the summer Hollywood finally takes a step in the right direction?…

June 8, 2018

Did A$AP Rocky Fail with ‘Testing’?

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

The Harlem artist’s latest album certainly pushes sonic boundaries, but feels at times like all style and no substance.…

June 1, 2018

Is Journalism Dead?

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

Are clickbait and biases the future of mainstream news outlets?…

May 22, 2018

Is Kanye West a Genius?

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

Has the rapper’s recent behavior robbed him of his artistic achievements?…

May 17, 2018

Why the World Needs a ‘Walmart Yodeling Kid’ Movie

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

Sound ridiculous? It is. Don’t think I can convince you to watch it? Read this.…

May 2, 2018

Inbtwn: A Zine and a Fresh Face

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

An interview with USC student Taylor Seamans, a computational neuroscience major and the founder of Inbtwn. Magazine.…

May 1, 2018

Are Inclusion Riders Problematic?

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

Hollywood’s always had a diversity problem, but are inclusion riders the solution?…

April 25, 2018

Art Captured Through the Lens of UCLA’s Ashley Seryn

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

In an artform full of imitators, the UCLA student’s distinctive style of photography sets her far apart from her contemporaries.…

April 20, 2018

Is ‘A Quiet Place’ a Fresh Start for Film?

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

'A Quiet Place' has changed the horror film genre in Hollywood, and it's exactly what moviegoers were waiting for.…

April 18, 2018

The Groundbreaking Innovation of ‘Unsane’

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

Yes, 'Tangerine' did it first, but still. This is the future of film.…

April 7, 2018

Have You Heard About Amanda Sutherland?

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

The former LSUS student’s strange story is a saddening look into the dark side of internet fame.…

March 31, 2018

Why Poppy Deserves Your Attention 

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

The internet sensation has been making waves since her bizarre debut, but there’s more to her story than meets the eye.…

March 22, 2018

JCSoft Inc. Founder Jenny Xu Is a Real Game Changer

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

As the founder of JCSoft Inc., the MIT undergraduate is a rising talent with the potential to change the gaming industry forever.…

March 20, 2018

Duncan Jones’s ‘Mute’ and the Problem with Cyberpunk

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

The Netflix original marks the official return of the once-dead subgenre to the mainstream, but is it a welcome homecoming?…

March 16, 2018

The 4 Best Bad Movies on Netflix Right Now

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

Are you the sort of person who enjoys bad movies? If so, watch these four films on Netflix to be baffled by their magnificent trashiness.…

February 27, 2018