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.
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.
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 moving into huge homes, en masse, to capitalize on this development.
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 moving into huge homes, en masse, to capitalize on this development.
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.
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.
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 life Stars Hollow.
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 life Stars Hollow.
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.
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.
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?
The five-part series shifts the spotlight to autistic individuals, ultimately subverting exclusionary notions of mainstream media. Does it succeed?
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 secret for more than 60 years.
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 secret for more than 60 years.
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 is not worthy of watching?
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 is not worthy of watching?
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.
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.
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.
The series implements intricate lessons on empathy and perception, and with its inclusiveness, indicates a positive direction for children’s programming.
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?
A gay man repulsed by bodily functions and a struggling actress decide to enter a relationship. What could possibly go wrong?
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?
COVID-19 delivers a harsh blow to the popular restaurant and entertainment center, but is it the only reason for the establishment’s failure?
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?
Countless franchises create characters an audience will admire. What happens when a player is forced to question the motives of a beloved protagonist?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.