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‘Feels Good Man’ Explores the Strange History of an Iconic Meme

Luke Gair, Sewanee: The University of the South

The documentary follows an artist as he works to reclaim his character, Pepe the Frog, who has been purloined by 4chan, the Republican Party and everything in between.…

October 9, 2020

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TikTok Mansions and the Strange Sensation of Content Creator Collectives

Luke Gair, Sewanee: The University of the South

Follower counts and likes once reigned as the indicator of success on social media platforms. Once free market greed trickled into the equation, influencers then relied on money to define their fame. Now, many are…

October 6, 2020

Porn, Privilege and Privacy: Understanding the Vulnerability of OnlyFans Creators

Luke Gair, Sewanee: The University of the South

It's time to recontextualize our perception of the porn industry and its subsequent associations with adult content creators. Unfortunately, Bella Thorne has complicated the matter.…

September 20, 2020

A Love Letter to an Early 2000s Dramedy: Understanding the Comforting Ethos of ‘Gilmore Girls’

Luke Gair, Sewanee: The University of the South

Amy Sherman-Palladino's titular mother-daughter duo continues to make even the worst days just a bit better. The final episode may have aired back in 2007, but fans are still eager to get their fix of…

September 11, 2020

‘Showbiz Kids’ Uncovers the Intricate and Risky World of Young Hollywood

Luke Gair, Sewanee: The University of the South

Former child actors step into an entirely new spotlight in the HBO documentary, in which the interview subjects take the lead in telling their own stories.…

September 2, 2020

Netflix’s ‘Love on the Spectrum’ Challenges Normalcies of Reality Television

Luke Gair, Sewanee: The University of the South

The five-part series shifts the spotlight to autistic individuals, ultimately subverting exclusionary notions of mainstream media. Does it succeed?…

August 26, 2020

‘A Secret Love’ Challenges Negative Connotations About Living Life in the Closet

Luke Gair, Sewanee: The University of the South

While rare on their own, queer-focused documentaries often center around those who live life with their sexuality in the spotlight. This Netflix feature freshens the subject matter by following a lesbian couple who dated in…

August 21, 2020

The Emmy Nominations Are Out, and Once Again, I’m Disappointed

Luke Gair, Sewanee: The University of the South

Though the annual awards ceremony seeks to celebrate television's best, one look at the nominees suggests it's really just glorified gatekeeping. Why should media consumers rely on an oppressive institution to deem what is and…

August 9, 2020

Taylor Swift’s New Album, ‘folklore,’ Is a Testament to Her Artistic Resilience

Luke Gair, Sewanee: The University of the South

Rather than indulge in empty symbolism and stale motives, Swift's eighth album reminds listeners why they fell in love with her work back in the early 2000s.…

August 3, 2020

Netflix’s ‘The Baby-Sitters Club’ Reimagines the Classic Stoneybrook Gang in the 21st Century

Luke Gair, Sewanee: The University of the South

The series implements intricate lessons on empathy and perception, and with its inclusiveness, indicates a positive direction for children's programming.…

July 30, 2020

James Sweeney’s ‘Straight Up’ Delves Into the Intricacies of Heteronormativity and Sexual Practices

Luke Gair, Sewanee: The University of the South

A gay man repulsed by bodily functions and a struggling actress decide to enter a relationship. What could possibly go wrong?…

July 23, 2020

Chuck E. Cheese Files for Bankruptcy After 43 Years of Business, but Who’s Surprised?

Luke Gair, Sewanee: The University of the South

COVID-19 delivers a harsh blow to the popular restaurant and entertainment center, but is it the only reason for the establishment's failure?…

July 15, 2020

‘The Last of Us Part II’ Masterfully Reinvents the Narrative-Driven Video Game

Luke Gair, Sewanee: The University of the South

Countless franchises create characters an audience will admire. What happens when a player is forced to question the motives of a beloved protagonist?…

July 9, 2020

The Purported Queerness of SpongeBob, and Why It’s Important

Luke Gair, Sewanee: The University of the South

Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? A gay sponge, according to Twitter speculation. The ocean eccentric is helping to normalize the LGBT community on TV.…

June 29, 2020

‘Circus of Books’ Explores the Legacy Behind a Family’s Adult Bookstore

Luke Gair, Sewanee: The University of the South

The Mason family left an imprint on the West Hollywood queer scene with their shop. Years later, members of the community talk of its unwavering relevance. …

June 24, 2020

The Empire of Kylie Jenner Shows the Complexity of the American Dream

Luke Gair, Sewanee: The University of the South

While she already had millions of dollars and name recognition from the get-go, the 'self-made' mogul reveals the anxiety behind the idea of success for millennials and Gen Z.…

June 16, 2020

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‘Feels Good Man’ Explores the Strange History of an Iconic Meme

TikTok Mansions and the Strange Sensation of Content Creator Collectives

Porn, Privilege and Privacy: Understanding the Vulnerability of OnlyFans Creators

A Love Letter to an Early 2000s Dramedy: Understanding the Comforting Ethos of ‘Gilmore Girls’

‘Showbiz Kids’ Uncovers the Intricate and Risky World of Young Hollywood

Netflix’s ‘Love on the Spectrum’ Challenges Normalcies of Reality Television

‘A Secret Love’ Challenges Negative Connotations About Living Life in the Closet

The Emmy Nominations Are Out, and Once Again, I’m Disappointed

Taylor Swift’s New Album, ‘folklore,’ Is a Testament to Her Artistic Resilience

Netflix’s ‘The Baby-Sitters Club’ Reimagines the Classic Stoneybrook Gang in the 21st Century

James Sweeney’s ‘Straight Up’ Delves Into the Intricacies of Heteronormativity and Sexual Practices

Chuck E. Cheese Files for Bankruptcy After 43 Years of Business, but Who’s Surprised?

‘The Last of Us Part II’ Masterfully Reinvents the Narrative-Driven Video Game

The Purported Queerness of SpongeBob, and Why It’s Important

‘Circus of Books’ Explores the Legacy Behind a Family’s Adult Bookstore

The Empire of Kylie Jenner Shows the Complexity of the American Dream

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