Mitchell Tanaka, Chapman University, Author at Study Breaks

‘Wear Their Names’ Illustrates How Brands Commodify Black Lives Matter

Mitchell Tanaka, Chapman University

Recent uproar against the controversial jewelry line reveals a world of merchandise that misrepresents the movement.…

October 2, 2020

What’s in Store for James Bond After ‘No Time to Die’?

Mitchell Tanaka, Chapman University

As Daniel Craig prepares to pass the torch, the 007 franchise will start anew in more ways than one.…

September 28, 2020

The music produced by a record of new album by The Caretaker ascending into the sky

The Caretaker Is Ambient Music Turned Existential

Mitchell Tanaka, Chapman University

The 20-year-long music project, which tackles heavy topics like memory loss, has attracted a unique and melancholic following online.…

September 22, 2020

Why Is It So Hard for Chapman University To Condemn Bigotry?

Mitchell Tanaka, Chapman University

Following a professor's controversial article on Kamala Harris, the university remains unable to take a firm stance against prejudice.…

September 4, 2020

Massive Attack’s ‘Eutopia’ Isn’t Subtle With Its Politics, and That’s the Point

Mitchell Tanaka, Chapman University

England’s trip-hop icons aren’t afraid to tackle climate change, economic disparity and other contemporary issues transpiring in the world in their new audio-visual EP.…

August 26, 2020

Video Essayists recording themselves as they analyze video games

3 Video Essayists Who Offer a Deeper Look at Video Games

Mitchell Tanaka, Chapman University

Compared to other art forms, video games remain relatively unexamined. These three YouTube creators, however, are working to change that.…

August 21, 2020

A screen shot from the lasted installment of the 'Far Cry' franchise showing a character holding a gun while running

‘Far Cry’ Has a Strange and Complex Relationship With Politics

Mitchell Tanaka, Chapman University

Ubisoft's upcoming addition to its popular series continues its allusions to historical and modern-day issues that have helped define the controversial franchise as a whole.…

August 14, 2020

Screenshot from the video game 'Death Stranding'

Reflecting on Death Stranding in the Era of Shelter-in-Place

Mitchell Tanaka, Chapman University

The unfortunate circumstances of quarantine feel oddly relevant to Hideo Kojima’s new title in a way that totally changes its meaning and purpose.…

August 10, 2020

In an article about conflicting conceptions of Asian American identity between John Cho and Andrew Yang, a picture of Andrew Yang

John Cho and Andrew Yang Have Clashing Definitions of ‘Asian American’

Mitchell Tanaka, Chapman University

The actor and the former presidential candidate's responses to COVID-19-era xenophobia echo a long history of the ‘assimilation versus integration’ debate.…

July 31, 2020

A hand signaling the "live long and prosper" sign from Star Trek

How ‘Star Trek’ Still Tackles Racism Even 50 Years Later

Mitchell Tanaka, Chapman University

Far more than just a space show, the sci-fi franchise continues to explore complex moral topics from a wide variety of perspectives.…

July 24, 2020

There’s More to the CHOP Than What the Media Will Have You Believe

Mitchell Tanaka, Chapman University

The Capital Hill Occupied Protest has been a recent source of controversy, but one college student’s experiences paint a picture of peace and community.…

July 17, 2020

Manny Heffley From ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ Is the Start of ‘Meme Activism’

Mitchell Tanaka, Chapman University

The character from author Jeff Kinney's work has attracted many eyes onto Black Lives Matter, but is it merely trivializing the movement?…

July 10, 2020

Rorschach of ‘Watchmen’ Is a Mirror Reflecting Our Present Moral Issues

Mitchell Tanaka, Chapman University

Alan Moore's comics explored a character's psyche that continues to resonate with contemporary politics, albeit for the wrong reasons.…

July 2, 2020

Indie Games rekindle humanity's interest in Outer space

3 Indie Games Revitalizing Humanity’s Interest in Outer Space

Mitchell Tanaka, Chapman University

Celebrate the SpaceX launch by exploring the vastness of the cosmos from the comfort of your own home.…

June 25, 2020

Different colored jewels representing the new album RTJ4

On ‘RTJ4,’ Run the Jewels Reminds Us That Racism Isn’t Confined to the Past

Mitchell Tanaka, Chapman University

Acting as an anthem for protests around the world, the rap duo's latest album is far from the first time the group has encouraged social change.…

June 18, 2020

In an article about the We Are One film festival, an illustration by Diana Egan of two film reels and a slate board

‘We Are One’ Takes the Film Festival Online, but There Are Mixed Reactions

Mitchell Tanaka, Chapman University

COVID-19 has postponed Cannes and Tribeca, making room for internet-only alternatives. Can these newcomers match what made their in-person predecessors so great?…

June 9, 2020

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Chapman University
Television Writing & Production BFA

‘Wear Their Names’ Illustrates How Brands Commodify Black Lives Matter

What’s in Store for James Bond After ‘No Time to Die’?

The Caretaker Is Ambient Music Turned Existential

Why Is It So Hard for Chapman University To Condemn Bigotry?

Massive Attack’s ‘Eutopia’ Isn’t Subtle With Its Politics, and That’s the Point

3 Video Essayists Who Offer a Deeper Look at Video Games

‘Far Cry’ Has a Strange and Complex Relationship With Politics

Reflecting on Death Stranding in the Era of Shelter-in-Place

John Cho and Andrew Yang Have Clashing Definitions of ‘Asian American’

How ‘Star Trek’ Still Tackles Racism Even 50 Years Later

There’s More to the CHOP Than What the Media Will Have You Believe

Manny Heffley From ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ Is the Start of ‘Meme Activism’

Rorschach of ‘Watchmen’ Is a Mirror Reflecting Our Present Moral Issues

3 Indie Games Revitalizing Humanity’s Interest in Outer Space

On ‘RTJ4,’ Run the Jewels Reminds Us That Racism Isn’t Confined to the Past

‘We Are One’ Takes the Film Festival Online, but There Are Mixed Reactions

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