Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University

With the school year well on its way, we’re in search of new ways to distract ourselves from those 10-page essays and hours of work.

Charlotte Susser, University of Chicago

Her sense of adventure and urge to discover earned her a special place on this show.

Kaitlin Romriell, Southern New Hampshire University

‘The Dark Crystal Age of Resistance’ captures the essence of the original movie while building new characters and plot.

Daniel Reed

If you can’t afford the plane ticket, just sit back on the couch and check out these movies.

Noah Carey, University of Pennsylvania

With filming already underway, here is a way-too-early look at what could happen in the next installment of Amazon Prime’s sleeper hit.

Clarence Dodge, Sarah Lawrence College

Spoiler alert: Tom Holland’s Spider-Man will no longer be a part of Marvel’s Phase Four.

Madison Feser, Seton Hall University

Funeral pot brownies, a chips shop set aflame and a British boy at an Irish girls school — these teens are wreaking comedic havoc on their small northern Irish town.

Haley Cohen, Quinnipiac University

Here’s your own pocket fortune teller.

Mela Lozano, University of Texas at San Antonio

But you should watch all the Studio Ghibli movies anyway.

Rocco Romano, University of Iowa

With exciting world-building and a unique commentary on social issues, ‘Carnival Row’ is another solid effort by Amazon Prime.

Madalyn Watson, Baylor University

And why are these questions keeping me up at night?

Emma Dailey Mitchell, Columbia College Chicago

They’ve gotten away with murder for six years — but wait, who died?

Daniel Reed

Sure, it’s fun to play video games, but how about making them?

Hannah Jumer, Converse College

Set in a world where fairies and humans live side-by-side yet far from together, this book is full of romance, suspense and political tension that reflects the issues of our own world.

Rebecca McKinley Parsons, Wake Forest University

Thanks to Michael Scott, things are about to get awkward.

Rickea Bell, Saint Peter’s University

After six seasons, we still crave more.

Tom Pinto, Ringling College of Art and Design

The charm of ‘Animal Crossing’ is mixed with the exploration of ‘Breath of the Wild’ in this warm and pleasant indie game.

Haley Cohen, Quinnipiac University

These films just don’t have the same appeal in live action.

Mela Lozano, University of Texas at San Antonio

The series captivates its audience once again with unnerving criminals and profilers who are confronted with the darkest parts of humanity. Spoilers ahead.

Nicole Peterson, Geneva College

With great intellectual property comes great responsibility.

Kala Horvat, University of Georgia

Wizards and witches and warlocks, oh my!

Clarence Dodge, Sarah Lawrence College

The evil empire of entertainment strikes back after failing to resurrect its troublesome franchise.

Kaitlin Romriell, Southern New Hampshire University

Having a mental illness is not easy to face alone.

Logan Floyd, Mercyhurst University

This generations-spanning anime and manga provides nearly endless hours of inspiring entertainment for those with the courage to take the dive.

Noah Carey, University of Pennsylvania

The film, based on the Jersey-born artist’s highly influential music, ultimately falls flat on its face.

Abby Webb, Rice University

If you’ve ever considered counseling but can’t make the commitment, online therapy provides similar benefits with half the hassle.

Madalyn Watson, Baylor University

If only to give us something to discuss, until the first episode premieres on Sept. 18.

Rocco Romano, University of Iowa

The latest installment of the ‘Gears of War’ franchise promises to bring a fresh perspective to the classic third-person shooter.

Marie Christensen, George Fox University

Meet the gaming group that broke Kickstarter records.

Emma Dailey Mitchell, Columbia College Chicago

Even without Spider-Man, Disney’s on track to own the world.

Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University

Does the film measure up to all the hype its name suggests?

Stina Chang, University of Southern California

Sometimes, it’s more about the player than the game.

Kristin Auld, St John’s University

Bring a box of tissues because tears will be shed.

Christine Bushart, Georgia State University

There are two sides to casting age-inappropriate actors.

Clarence Dodge, Sarah Lawrence College

Baumbach’s His and Hers trailers will hit you in the feels.

Madison Feser, Seton Hall University

Jennifer Kent’s film is unrelenting in its graphic depictions of savage brutality, but its meticulous attention to historical detail weaves a colonial story unlike any other.

Tom Pinto, Ringling College of Art and Design

A worthy effort, despite a few fumbles

Brandon Suss, University of South Carolina

That’s good eating.

Nicole Peterson, Geneva College

In the era of reality TV, ‘Bring the Funny’ manages to be one of the sharpest, most entertaining competition shows of the decade.

Noah Carey, University of Pennsylvania

If you find yourself giving up on fantasy football and vowing to never return after Week 5, this is the guide for you.

Taylor Sprinkle, University of Texas at Austin

After being purchased by Automattic, the parent company of popular blogging site WordPress, the iconic site may mount an unforeseen comeback.

Carli Moses, Union University

Sanders’ diagnosis? You need to rethink social media.

Madalyn Watson, Baylor University

Because he’s freaking gorgeous.

Mela Lozano, University of Texas at San Antonio

These YouTube channels will aid your quest to build your anime watch list.

Kala Horvat, University of Georgia

You should seriously be anticipating the upcoming debut solo album from the Fifth Harmony star.

Sarah Mease, Columbia College Chicago

Art just makes life better.

Rickea Bell, Saint Peter’s University

Meek Mill’s situation is the reality for a lot of black men in America.

Charlotte Susser, University of Chicago

From mom fights to British children to Anna Kendrick, the comedian has a joke for every situation.

Veronica Kuffel, University of Wisconsin-Madison

The global company has a new dieting app for kids, but it could create more problems than it solves.

Clarence Dodge, Sarah Lawrence College

Here’s something for when your “study” Spotify playlist feels stale.

Aliza Pelto, Pratt Institute

This oft-forgotten category should be on more people’s minds.

Eric Alexander, University of Colorado Denver

Nathan Fielder looks to continue his trend of outside-the-box humor on HBO.

Brandon Suss, University of South Carolina

Serious gamers get serious money.

Mela Lozano, University of Texas at San Antonio

A haunted typewriter? ‘The X-Files’ has been there and done that.

Tom Pinto, Ringling College of Art and Design

This masterpiece of fright disappeared into the night.

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.