Savannah McCracken, University of Arizona, Author at Study Breaks

Your Guide to the Marvel Video Game Renaissance

Savannah McCracken, University of Arizona

Upcoming releases and updates to old games mean that fans have a lot to be happy about.…

October 3, 2021

‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ Revived Movie Theaters

Savannah McCracken, University of Arizona

Marvel's latest release saved box offices and set a precedent for the future of the blockbuster during the pandemic.…

September 18, 2021

An illustration to accompany an article about the No Way Home trailer, Spider-Man is framed by Dr. Octopus's mechanical tentacles.

Never-Ending Rumors, TikTok Leaks and Broken Records: The ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Trailer Is Here

Savannah McCracken, University of Arizona

The long wait is finally over.…

September 12, 2021

An illustration depicting a snake biting into an apple represents Evil, a show about the battle between science and religion. The snake imagery evokes the Garden of Eden according to Catholic doctrine.

Paramount+’s ‘Evil’ Reflects the Evolution of Scary TV Shows

Savannah McCracken, University of Arizona

This intersection of horror, suspense, procedural and crime genres highlights the best parts of its broadcast cable predecessors.…

September 4, 2021

Streaming, Blockbusters and Contracts: Talking About the Scarlett Johansson Versus Disney Lawsuit

Savannah McCracken, University of Arizona

This famous MCU actress is fighting for the money she earned as the titular hero of 'Black Widow.'…

September 2, 2021

An illustration depicts USWNT players in distress over their loss at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics; they are pictured hugging, sitting on the ground in defeat and crying.

The Opposite of Patriotism: Conservatives Who Hate the USWNT (But Really Megan Rapinoe)

Savannah McCracken, University of Arizona

The U.S. soccer team's loss at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics revealed some Americans' unpatriotic bias against them.…

August 27, 2021

An illustration from a shot in the Industry Baby music video, in which rapper Lil Nas X is dressed in a pink prison jumpsuit and a confident grin.

With ‘Industry Baby,’ Lil Nas X Continues To Break Ground for Representation

Savannah McCracken, University of Arizona

The rapper's newest single is proof that he's got what we've been waiting for — unapologetic and overt expressions of queerness in music.…

August 12, 2021

‘Loki’ Did What Fans Wanted: What Happens Now for the MCU

Savannah McCracken, University of Arizona

The show's finale left the Marvel Cinematic Universe wide open for speculation. The multiverse contains infinite possibilities.…

August 4, 2021

Wedding cake toppers featuring a traditional bride in a white dress and groom in a black suit demonstrate the heteronormativity of the wedding industry.

Planning a Lesbian Wedding Reveals the Heteronormativity of the Wedding Industry

Savannah McCracken, University of Arizona

Despite society's increasing acceptance of LGBTQ+ relationships, queer couples trying to plan their marital ceremonies often face homophobia.…

July 28, 2021

Paramount+ Replaces CBS All Access: The Rebranding of the Boomer Streaming Service

Savannah McCracken, University of Arizona

This transformation is giving the platform a chance to reach wider audiences and compete with its most successful competitors.…

July 22, 2021

In an article about Marvel and to demonstrate the hyperviolence that is revolutionizing the superhero film genre, an illustration depicts blood dripping from the top of the image down to a darkened city skyline.

Will Marvel Adapt to the Rising Trend of Superhero Hyperviolence?

Savannah McCracken, University of Arizona

Is this R-rated trend the evolution of the genre and will the MCU ever transform to follow it?…

July 14, 2021

An illustration of a TV playing Hulu's Love, Victor as a (presumably teenage and same-sex) couple watches.

Hulu’s ‘Love, Victor’ Is Changing Sexuality on Teen TV

Savannah McCracken, University of Arizona

The 'Love, Simon' spinoff is taking huge strides away from its predecessor in its realistic representations of teenage sexuality and the difficulties that arise with coming of age.…

July 8, 2021

Hulu's The Handmaid's Tale protagonist, June, as she looks at the camera with a face covered in injuries from the season four finale

Repetition Was Killing ‘The Handmaid’s Tale,’ but Its Most Recent Finale Saved It

Savannah McCracken, University of Arizona

The bloody season four ending of this Hulu adaptation involved vengeance long overdue — and left fans wanting more.…

June 30, 2021

Loki in an article about fan theories and speculation

Fan Theories Explode as Marvel Takes Its Next Phase Into the Realm of TV

Savannah McCracken, University of Arizona

As the MCU continues with new Disney+ shows like 'WandaVision' and 'Loki,' speculation and theorizing runs rampant and adds to the excitement. Mephisto was just the beginning.…

June 24, 2021

Art depicting Lil Nas X, Jojo Siwa and Joshua Bassett as the king, queen and prince of a rainbow deck of cards, respectively, to cover and article about the importance of their coming out as LGBTQ+.

JoJo Siwa, Lil Nas X and Joshua Bassett’s Coming Out Is More Important Than It Seems

Savannah McCracken, University of Arizona

The recent visibility of queer celebrities, and the reactions of the press, demonstrates significant progress in society's acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community.…

June 16, 2021

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