Myles Allan, University of New Haven, Author at Study Breaks

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Blizzard’s ‘Diversity Space Tool’ Causes More Problems Than It Solves

In a world where equality is a priority, one video game company completely crashes and burns when it tries to come up with a formula for representation.…

June 8, 2022

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Is the MCU Getting Too Big?

Myles Allan, University of New Haven

As Marvel tries to keep its current fanbase, it leaves new fans behind.…

May 28, 2022

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The Rise of Sexism in Indie Podcasts

Myles Allan, University of New Haven

Podcasts can be a fun, new way to express yourself online, but there are some who are taking it to the extreme.…

May 23, 2022

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Andrew Garfield Proves That Burnout Can and Will Happen To Anyone

Myles Allan, University of New Haven

The Spider-Man actor's break from acting reveals the nature of celebrity burnout and how it affects famous people physically and mentally.…

May 15, 2022

‘Moon Knight’ and Fictional Representations of Mental Health Disorders

Myles Allan, University of New Haven

Dissociative identity disorder is often misinterpreted in media, but the MCU's newest Disney+ show challenges the stigma in a positive way.…

May 7, 2022

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5 Meta Video Games To Make Your Brain Hurt

Myles Allan, University of New Haven

Take a stab at playing a meta video game, or let the meta video game play you.…

May 2, 2022

‘Our Flag Means Death’ Finally Gives LGBTQ Community What It Deserves

Myles Allan, University of New Haven

There seems to be a poor standard of queer representation in media, but this historical comedy is about to change that.…

April 23, 2022

An illustration of an animation award for the Oscars.

Is It Time for Animation To Have Its Own Awards Show?

Myles Allan, University of New Haven

Animated movies and television shows are making a big scene in Hollywood, and here's why they deserve to have their own spotlight.…

April 16, 2022

An illustration of a kid at the movie theatre with a mask on watching a film.

The Post COVID-19 Film Renaissance

Myles Allan, University of New Haven

Movie theaters were hit especially hard during the pandemic, but they're making a major comeback as restrictions continue to be lifted.…

April 10, 2022

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Do Movies Need To Be Three Hours Long?

Myles Allan, University of New Haven

Some movie-lovers would die for a three-hour-long film any day, but others can't stand it. Where should the line be drawn?…

April 1, 2022

TikTok Is Reshaping Politics and Ruining Online Discourse

Myles Allan, University of New Haven

With the rise in the platform's popularity over the past few years since its release, perhaps it's better to leave the heated political debates out of it.…

March 27, 2022