Justin Spencer, University of Texas at San Antonio, Author at Study Breaks

A black and white portrait of "Berserk" author Kentaro Miura.

‘Berserk’ Fans Bid Farewell to Creator Kentaro Miura

Justin Spencer, University of Texas at San Antonio

'That thing was too big to be called a sword. Too big, too thick, too heavy, and too rough, it was more like a large hunk of iron.' Fans of Kentaro Miura's beast of a…

June 4, 2021

In an article about the show Invincible, various symbols seen in the Marvel movies

‘Invincible’ Could Be the Answer to Marvel Fatigue

Justin Spencer, University of Texas at San Antonio

While the majority of the first episode seems to follow many of the familiar cliches associated with the superhero genre, it’s merely a facade meant to lure the viewer into a false sense of security.…

June 2, 2021

An illustration of Goku from Dragon Ball Z for an article about the history behind Goku Day. (Illustration by Lexey Gonzalez, Wichita State University)

Goku Day: The History Behind Japan’s Anime Holiday

Justin Spencer, University of Texas at San Antonio

In essence, this celebration was created in honor of a certain beloved ‘Dragon Ball Z’ character who represents progression through intense struggle.…

May 20, 2021

An illustration of the title image of the show Love, Death and Robots for an article about its second volume. (Illustration by Lexey Gonzalez, Wichita State University)

‘Love, Death and Robots’ Is the Next Sci-Fi Show You Need to Binge

Justin Spencer, University of Texas at San Antonio

Space battles, alien monsters and a dog-walking, poop-scooping robot are all what makes the wild plunge into Volume 2 of this Netflix animated anthology exhilarating.…

May 9, 2021

A character from the new Mortal Kombat movie for a review article of the film. (Image via Google Images)

How Did ‘Mortal Kombat’ Transition To the Big Screen?

Justin Spencer, University of Texas at San Antonio

The 2021 film has its faults, but overall it does a great job of showing viewers what their favorite otherworldly fighters would be like in real life.…

May 6, 2021

A photo of rolled Delta-8 for an article about its legality in the United States. (Photo by Elsa Olofsson from Unsplash)

Delta-8, Otherwise Known as the Marijuana Loophole

Justin Spencer, University of Texas at San Antonio

This THC alternative has quietly and swiftly swept across the nation as a legal alternative to traditional THC.…

April 27, 2021

A photo of Anthony Hopkins in the new film The Father. (Image via Google Images)

‘The Father’ Portrays the Beauty of Devotion and Loss

Justin Spencer, University of Texas at San Antonio

The film explores the pain experienced by people suffering from elderly dementia along with their dedicated loved ones.…

April 21, 2021

An illustration of Solid Snake from Metal Gear Solid for an article about the video game potentially being turned into a movie. (Illustration by Sonja Vasiljeva, San Jose State University)

Metal Gear Solid: The Challenge of Adapting the Unadaptable

Justin Spencer, University of Texas at San Antonio

Despite the complexities of transforming video games into films, Jordan Vogt-Roberts is tackling an upcoming movie based on the series.…

April 17, 2021

An illustration of a person holding a Bitcoin for an article about Bitcoin and NFTs. (Illustration by Sonja Vasiljeva, San Jose State University)

Digital Gold: Bitcoin, Blockchains and NFTs Explained

Justin Spencer, University of Texas at San Antonio

It might not be long before everyone is buying and selling digital artwork to hang in their virtual homes and using cryptocurrency at grocery store checkouts.…

April 7, 2021

A photo from A Clockwork Orange for an article about the film's 50th anniversary. (Image via Google Images)

‘A Clockwork Orange’ Is Still Raising Important Questions 50 Years Later

Justin Spencer, University of Texas at San Antonio

Nearly five decades after its release, Kubrick's infamous film is examining themes of morality, justice and free will that are even more relevant today.…

March 26, 2021

An illustration of minimum wage workers for an article about the debate around base pay raising to $15. (Illustration by Lexey Gonzalez, Wichita State University)

The Minimum Wage Argument and the Fight for $15

Justin Spencer, University of Texas at San Antonio

The ongoing debate over raising wages is starting to come to a head, but many individuals are still torn over the basic facts of the matter.…

March 19, 2021

Image of Wonder Woman, Aquaman and Cyborg in the Justice League

Can the ‘Snyder Cut’ Save the ‘Justice League’ Movie?

Justin Spencer, University of Texas at San Antonio

While numerous issues caused the 2017 superhero movie to flop, Zack Snyder's upcoming lengthier version might save the film.…

March 10, 2021

An illustration of the new Mortal Kombat movie cover. (Illustration by Lexey Gonzalez, Wichita State University)

‘Mortal Kombat’ Could Be the Video Game Movie Comeback of the Year

Justin Spencer, University of Texas at San Antonio

After decades of silence, the video game series has released an exciting and violent preview for an upcoming action film.…

March 4, 2021

A photograph of Houston, Texas for an article about Californians flooding to Texas. (Photo by Vlad Busuioc from Unsplash)

The California Exodus: How Texas Is Becoming the New Hollywood

Justin Spencer, University of Texas at San Antonio

The moves of notable celebrities like Elon Musk and Joe Rogan are having an impact on the Lone Star State, but no one is sure what the final result will be.…

February 25, 2021

An illustration of a laptop for an article about five free online movies. (Illustration by Sonja Vasiljeva, San Jose State University)

Top 5 Free Movies, or a Path to Cutting Back on Unneeded Streaming Services

Justin Spencer, University of Texas at San Antonio

Endless options and expensive prices make finding your new favorite film almost impossible, so here are a few options to try without charge.…

February 17, 2021

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‘Berserk’ Fans Bid Farewell to Creator Kentaro Miura

‘Invincible’ Could Be the Answer to Marvel Fatigue

Goku Day: The History Behind Japan’s Anime Holiday

‘Love, Death and Robots’ Is the Next Sci-Fi Show You Need to Binge

How Did ‘Mortal Kombat’ Transition To the Big Screen?

Delta-8, Otherwise Known as the Marijuana Loophole

‘The Father’ Portrays the Beauty of Devotion and Loss

Metal Gear Solid: The Challenge of Adapting the Unadaptable

Digital Gold: Bitcoin, Blockchains and NFTs Explained

‘A Clockwork Orange’ Is Still Raising Important Questions 50 Years Later

The Minimum Wage Argument and the Fight for $15

Can the ‘Snyder Cut’ Save the ‘Justice League’ Movie?

‘Mortal Kombat’ Could Be the Video Game Movie Comeback of the Year

The California Exodus: How Texas Is Becoming the New Hollywood

Top 5 Free Movies, or a Path to Cutting Back on Unneeded Streaming Services

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