Kathryn Milschewski, Carthage College

Right now, we all need something funny.

Madison Feser, Seton Hall University

He acts, promotes marijuana, hangs with Willie Nelson, walks into oncoming traffic and is related to an assassin. Oh, and he can rock a beanie.

Nicole Peterson, Geneva College

The animated Disney film might have been a mega-hit, but hopefully the sequel can focus more on Elsa’s development.

Christopher Duggan, Boise State University

Andre Ovredal and Guillermo del Toro’s new flick offers nostalgia to some, and some serious scares to all.

Brandon Suss, University of South Carolina

If you missed out on the stream, or if you just want to relive the best of the best, here’s a highlight reel.

Stina Chang, University of Southern California

Lulu Wang’s latest film looks at the tension between Asian Americans and the culture of the homelands.

Charlotte Susser, University of Chicago

The show truly ended with the same heartwarming nature it began with.

Rocco Romano, University of Iowa

Scorsese and De Niro are back to bring the Mafia genre to a new generation.

Katelyn Melder, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

AMC’s smash-hit TV series is finally making the transition to the silver screen.

Clarence Dodge, Sarah Lawrence College

Moviegoers are wrong about the villain ‘with a valid point,’ and it’s time someone said it.

Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University

The writers of the long-running show are ready to throw hands at the current politically-charged climate.

Sam Shepherd, McGill University

Four seasons and over a hundred music videos in, the musical comedy has provided loads of laughs and moments of introspection.

Carli Moses, Union University

In this thespian spoof, the actor takes on an unusual comedic role.

Tom Pinto, Ringling College of Art and Design

Disney’s latest remake is raking in hundreds of millions of dollars, but does it pose a threat to the animation industry?

Simona Barca, American University

It’s like having your own personal trainers.

Aliza Pelto, Pratt Institute

Welcome back to me weeping.  

Madalyn Watson, Baylor University

The Asian American fitness instructor uses her platform to encourage people to pursue a healthy lifestyle and a healthy attitude toward themselves.

Kathryn Milschewski, Carthage College

This small-scale YouTuber deserves your attention.

Haley Cohen, Quinnipiac University

This show will give you a whole new perspective on vampires.

Taylor Sprinkle, University of Texas at Austin

With Tumblr joining Myspace and Vine in the graveyard of social medias past, VSCO is here to take its place.

Madison Feser, Seton Hall University

It seems the Devil might actually care about mental health.

Sarah Mease, Columbia College Chicago

Netflix? Who is she? I don’t know her.

Emma Dailey Mitchell, Columbia College Chicago

They survived Defy. Now let’s see who survived the Apocalypse.

Stina Chang, University of Southern California

Jeff Ross is indeed the ‘Roastmaster General’ of our generation.

Caleb Clark, Hillsdale College

The children’s cartoon takes a very nuanced look at unhealthy connections.

Mela Lozano, University of Texas at San Antonio

As with any show about time travel, the question is not where, who or how, but when.

Rickea Bell, Saint Peter’s University

Cheesy plots, eye candy, ramyeon. What’s not to love?

Kristin Auld, St John’s University

They’ve got content and series aplenty…

Sam Shepherd, McGill University

Director Lulu Wang combines comedy, tragedy and insight into the Chinese experience to create a near-perfect summer movie.

Eleanore Belanger, Arizona State University

It’s a reality TV train wreck: It’s bad, but you won’t be able to look away.

Abby Webb, Rice University

It might not be the scariest show on Netflix, but here’s why the horror series should be on your watchlist anyway.

Charlotte Susser, University of Chicago

It gives us plenty to theorize about, for sure. Spoilers ahead.

Sydney Hawkins, Alabama A&M University

Technology-washed and introverted millennials can learn a thing or two by watching some classic shows from the last century.

Brandon Suss, University of South Carolina

Take a shot every time your character dies.

Marie Christensen, George Fox University

The Korean drama explores the nature of memory and love — also, a grim reaper has to pay rent to his 939-year-old landlord.

Kaitlin Romriell, Southern New Hampshire University

The reboot of the iconic ’80s series is back for another round.

Maddy Ipema, Columbia College Chicago

The young actor accurately represents plus-size women without perpetuating unrealistic expectations.

Aliza Pelto, Pratt Institute

Sharks are friends, not monsters for us to stigmatize and capitalize on.

Nicole Peterson, Geneva College

The next phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe promises to fill the next two years with our favorite superheroes and some new contenders.

Amber Amortegui, Palm Beach Atlantic University

Here’s everything you need to know about the nation’s only large-scale museum for all things film.

Noah Carey, University of Pennsylvania

Marvel and Disney+ have teamed up to further explore some of the underrepresented aspects of the MCU.

Veronica Kuffel, University of Wisconsin-Madison

The online personality’s transition from YouTube to late-night talk show represents a new era of celebrity.

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

The corresponding Beyoncé album mirrors past Disney music projects, like Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Black Panther: The Album.’

Rocco Romano, University of Iowa

Amazon Prime’s surprise hit is a tragic comedy not for the faint of heart.

Eric Alexander, University of Colorado Denver

For 30 years, Russi Taylor stole fans’ hearts and taught many important lessons.

Claudia Ng, University of Texas at Austin

In a world plagued by environmental carelessness, young people are exerting their power to save themselves and the future.

Morgan Thomas, Baylor University

For all of the aspiring Mary Berrys out there.

Tom Pinto, Ringling College of Art and Design

It’s a puzzling game, I’ll tell you that.

Cameron Rapata, Columbia College Chicago

Although it’s entirely CGI, after a peek into the film’s production, we might actually be able to call the newest Disney remake a live-action movie.

Rebecca McKinley Parsons, Wake Forest University

‘90s nostalgia strikes again.

Carli Moses, Union University

It’s just not a good movie, regardless of the genre you place it in.

Christine Bushart, Georgia State University

What’s in a friendship?

Sydney Hawkins, Alabama A&M University

Rap and hip-hop is once again turning to Africa for inspiration.

Simona Barca, American University

Can’t decide between yoga or barre? Why not both PLUS a martial arts class?

Kaitlin Romriell, Southern New Hampshire University

From her early beginnings on ‘My Drunk Kitchen’ to her latest book, the young comedian’s witty humor and strange quirks capture the Hart of humor.

Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University

In love with sci-fi and the twists the iconic show is known for? These four thrilling anthologies will be worth the watch.

Hannah Jumer, Converse College

Get ready for a feline-filled video game adventure.

Clarence Dodge, Sarah Lawrence College

Everything is there, but ‘Big Little Lies’ is not the same a second time around.

Abby Webb, Rice University

We like to believe we’re immune to propaganda, but in the age of social media, it can be a lot more insidious than we expect.

Aliza Pelto, Pratt Institute

The future is body positive, thanks to influencers like this one.

Mela Lozano, University of Texas at San Antonio

Be prepared for fillers, meaningless romance, poor writing and no detective.

Zailin Peña, Southern Adventist University

Out of all the streaming services, this one absolutely has the best selection of crime docs.

Abby Webb, Rice University

The trope of the Bond girl is finally dead.

Kristin Auld, St John’s University

Bye Bye Birdie? More Like Bye Bye Broadway.

Sarah Mease, Columbia College Chicago

Does Tarantino’s new film live up to the seven-minute standing ovation it received from this year’s Cannes?

Kathryn Milschewski, Carthage College

Gabriel Iglesias’ new show addresses some of America’s biggest social issues.

Stina Chang, University of Southern California

They cure all your comic cravings, and they’re right at your fingertips.

Taylor Sprinkle, University of Texas at Austin

Andrew Thomas Huang brings surreal fantasy and intersectionality to LGBTQIA film.

Noah Carey, University of Pennsylvania

The network’s ‘no politics’ policy is cowardly and absolutely unnecessary in today’s climate.

Claudia Ng, University of Texas at Austin

The Kingdom of Ravka is leaping from page to screen.

Christopher Duggan, Boise State University

These three movies might cause you to question your Cage-hate.

Brandon Suss, University of South Carolina

This isn’t your everyday residence hall round-robin tournament.

Marie Christensen, George Fox University

All binge-worthy shows must come to an end.

Mela Lozano, University of Texas at San Antonio

Enjoy a melting pot of action, comedy, high drama and lots of cool moves.

Rickea Bell, Saint Peter’s University

‘There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.’ — Shakespeare, ‘Hamlet’

Veronica Kuffel, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Will it be a feat of filmmaking or a cat-tastrophe?

Carli Moses, Union University

It’s hard to choose a side when the comedian himself won’t take a stand.

Logan Floyd, Mercyhurst University

Grant Morrison’s famous run on the World’s Strangest Heroes offers fans of the show even more madness.

Kala Horvat, University of Georgia

The second season of the FX hit is halfway through; here’s what we can take away from it so far.

Clarence Dodge, Sarah Lawrence College

Holy Schitt! Pop TV’s obscure hit shines in the Emmy limelight.

Kaitlin Romriell, Southern New Hampshire University

As marijuana’s stigma changes with its legalization, so does its representation in television.

Aliza Pelto, Pratt Institute

It’s the part of the internet where dreams come true.

Sam Shepherd, McGill University

This sitcom tackles Hollywood cynicism with a hilarious and open heart.

Mela Lozano, University of Texas at San Antonio

The show is only for viewers who are ready to do some serious binge-watching.

Kristin Auld, St John’s University

They’re sneaking their way into our screens, hearts and kitchens.

Amber Amortegui, Palm Beach Atlantic University

You don’t have to be a sports fans to appreciate these inspirational and profound stories.

Stina Chang, University of Southern California

Live-action Disney films are revealing a whole new world of magic.

Caleb Clark, Hillsdale College

We all love when we get to see our favorite artists on the screen, but what happens when the reality doesn’t live up to the hype?

Brandon Suss, University of South Carolina

In a world where the show doesn’t exist, and this isn’t a tie-in product, it would just be a boring video game.

Charlotte Susser, University of Chicago

But you should still go see it anyway, especially if you like the Beatles.

Nicole Peterson, Geneva College

The latest addition to the MCU is full of laughs, action and plenty of heart, but the post-credits scene is a true revelation.

Charlotte Susser, University of Chicago

This YouTube doctor has answers to all of your medical questions.

Amber Amortegui, Palm Beach Atlantic University

Who says cartoons are only for kids?

Madison Feser, Seton Hall University

The Ari Aster film seamlessly merges the sublimely beautiful with the disturbingly sinister, creating a world that audiences will both revile and desire.

Cameron Rapata, Columbia College Chicago

These titles might not have made headlines, but they steal the stage with righteous storytelling and immersive gameplay.

Emma Dailey Mitchell, Columbia College Chicago

Here’s a spoiler: There is a better Franco brother.

Daniel Reed

Looking for a fantasy fix? Check out these works from a variety of different media to get a break from the day-to-day.

Kaitlin Romriell, Southern New Hampshire University

The YouTuber creates videos that explore mental illness by using different characters to voice different parts of his brain.

Rocco Romano, University of Iowa

We might be approaching a golden age of TV sci-fi and fantasy.

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

We’ve reached the death of the show’s subtle Cold War commentary.