Zach Spangler, University of Michigan, Author at Study Breaks

'Human: The World Within' PBS Docu-Series

‘Human: The World Within’ Makes Our Basic Characteristics Fascinating

The PBS docu-series just hit Netflix and views the human body’s complex systems on a microscopic level while applying them to the real world.…

October 3, 2021

What Makes a Film Unmistakably A24

Zach Spangler, University of Michigan

The movies' unique stories work contrary to the Hollywood blockbusters of the past decade yet stockpile critical praise and adoring fanbases all the same.…

September 27, 2021

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Netflix’s ‘Untold: Malice at the Palace’ Reexamines the Infamous 2004 Melee

Zach Spangler, University of Michigan

The streaming service's new documentary offers basketball fans a rare, but necessary, perspective on the 2004 brawl between players and fans.…

September 19, 2021

Screenshot from the show "South Park" of a bunch of cartoon characters standing together facing the camera.

The New ‘South Park’ Contract Means the Cartoon Isn’t Disappearing Anytime Soon

Zach Spangler, University of Michigan

Having recently signed a mammoth deal for six new seasons and 14 new movies, the creators of the animated powerhouse have ensured a cascade of content to come.…

September 10, 2021

In an article about EA Sports, a black and white illustration of a football player holding a football while standing in front of an even larger football.

The Current State of EA Sports Is Absolutely Maddening

Zach Spangler, University of Michigan

Following the release of another Madden NFL game without significant changes to gameplay, it’s time to question the company.…

September 6, 2021

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Sports Coverage Is Shifting To Fit The Desires Of a New Generation

Zach Spangler, University of Michigan

With game highlights, hot takes and the latest news instantly delivered to our screens, today’s fans seek something far removed from the ESPN talk-shows of old … and for good reason.…

August 28, 2021

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Posthumous Albums Can Involve Questionable Ethics and Mixed Intentions

Zach Spangler, University of Michigan

Despite allowing unfinished projects to reach the fans who appreciated late musicians most in life, they remain a pressing gray area.…

August 19, 2021

The Odd Duality of the Self-Proclaimed Comedy Series ‘Dave’

Zach Spangler, University of Michigan

The FX show dances between intensely dramatic scenes and ridiculous comedic bits nearly every episode but never fully embraces either.…

August 13, 2021

Sony’s State of Play 2021 Earns Mixed Reception and Underwhelms Fans

Zach Spangler, University of Michigan

With PlayStation 5 availability still limited for most consumers, it’s unclear how Sony's upcoming lineup will convince players to buy a new console.…

August 5, 2021

Omar Apollo Won’t ‘Go Away’ Any Time in the Foreseeable Future

Zach Spangler, University of Michigan

The 24-year-old Mexican American pop sensation has released another hit single, cementing him as one of music’s most interesting up-and-coming artists.…

July 30, 2021

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NIL Deals Are Saving Student Athletes From Shady College Athletics

Zach Spangler, University of Michigan

The recent but long overdue modernization of the NCAA’s name, image and likeness rules finally allows college athletes to profit from their success.…

July 22, 2021

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Will the New ‘Lord of the Rings’ Prequels Live Up to Their Predecessors?

Zach Spangler, University of Michigan

Prime Video hopes to incorporate elements of HBO’s hit 'Game of Thrones,' such as sex and violence, into its LOTR prequel series, but risks doing a disservice to its source material in the process.…

July 15, 2021

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Ubisoft Is Making an Unwelcome Shift to Free-to-Play Games

Zach Spangler, University of Michigan

The transition to inexpensive titles has divided consumers and signals an ongoing trend within the gaming industry.…

July 9, 2021

Is the Wait Over for Season 3 of HBO’s ‘Succession’?

Zach Spangler, University of Michigan

Anxious fans have reason for hope as plot details emerge and production wraps on the upcoming addition to the beloved award-winning series.…

July 2, 2021

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The Channel JCS – Criminal Psychology Was Blessed by the YouTube Algorithm

Zach Spangler, University of Michigan

Their video 'What pretending to be crazy looks like' amassed over 35 million views in only two weeks, a feat that introduced many new viewers to the true-crime account.…

June 24, 2021

‘Snowfall’ Is a Show That Portrays Riveting Immorality

Zach Spangler, University of Michigan

Following the CIA-assisted spread of crack cocaine to Black communities, this drama examines the lives of those affected by the drug.…

June 18, 2021

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‘Human: The World Within’ Makes Our Basic Characteristics Fascinating

What Makes a Film Unmistakably A24

Netflix’s ‘Untold: Malice at the Palace’ Reexamines the Infamous 2004 Melee

The New ‘South Park’ Contract Means the Cartoon Isn’t Disappearing Anytime Soon

The Current State of EA Sports Is Absolutely Maddening

Sports Coverage Is Shifting To Fit The Desires Of a New Generation

Posthumous Albums Can Involve Questionable Ethics and Mixed Intentions

The Odd Duality of the Self-Proclaimed Comedy Series ‘Dave’

Sony’s State of Play 2021 Earns Mixed Reception and Underwhelms Fans

Omar Apollo Won’t ‘Go Away’ Any Time in the Foreseeable Future

NIL Deals Are Saving Student Athletes From Shady College Athletics

Will the New ‘Lord of the Rings’ Prequels Live Up to Their Predecessors?

Ubisoft Is Making an Unwelcome Shift to Free-to-Play Games

Is the Wait Over for Season 3 of HBO’s ‘Succession’?

The Channel JCS – Criminal Psychology Was Blessed by the YouTube Algorithm

‘Snowfall’ Is a Show That Portrays Riveting Immorality

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