Julia Concepcion, Virginia Commonwealth University
Female comedians can be just as funny as male comedians. They just don’t get the same opportunities.
Female comedians can be just as funny as male comedians. They just don’t get the same opportunities.
Katherine Hollis, New York University
Through their focus on activism, aesthetics and self expression, Generation Z’s fashion has warped into curated chaos.
Through their focus on activism, aesthetics and self expression, Generation Z’s fashion has warped into curated chaos.
Olivia Madrid, Florida State University
What are the best and worst moments in the history of one of reality TV’s most iconic shows?
What are the best and worst moments in the history of one of reality TV’s most iconic shows?
Katherine Hollis, New York University
Among all of the Internet’s trends, corecore is the new anti-trend that’s starting to take over people’s for-you pages.
Among all of the Internet’s trends, corecore is the new anti-trend that’s starting to take over people’s for-you pages.
Erica George, Louisiana State University, Shreveport
The Netflix documentary, “High on The Hog” explores the history of the celebrated cuisine.
The Netflix documentary, “High on The Hog” explores the history of the celebrated cuisine.
Emily Chang, Wellesley College
It’s become increasingly popular for traditional Asian foods like matcha to be commercialized in the West.
It’s become increasingly popular for traditional Asian foods like matcha to be commercialized in the West.
Emily Chang, Wellesley College
Embracing femininity, liberalism and being hot: the term has found a new and improved definition on TikTok.
Embracing femininity, liberalism and being hot: the term has found a new and improved definition on TikTok.
Sarah Deavers, University of Virginia
From this Instagram account, users learn astute lessons from kids with insight well beyond their years.
From this Instagram account, users learn astute lessons from kids with insight well beyond their years.
Reatha-Mae Newman, SUNY College at Brockport
One of the most frustrating experiences a television viewer can have is a show cancelation right when it starts to get good.
One of the most frustrating experiences a television viewer can have is a show cancelation right when it starts to get good.
Julia Concepcion, Virginia Commonwealth University
Movies don’t need to be complex in order to resonate with audiences; they just need just emotional gravitas. A killer soundtrack helps, too.
Movies don’t need to be complex in order to resonate with audiences; they just need just emotional gravitas. A killer soundtrack helps, too.
Katherine Hollis, New York University
With a wave of upcoming artists emerging after the pandemic, the future of live musical performances may be smaller than anticipated.
With a wave of upcoming artists emerging after the pandemic, the future of live musical performances may be smaller than anticipated.
Malaki Lingg, The University of Texas at San Antonio
The beloved ‘Harry Potter’ series has some unfortunate connections to bigotry and antisemitism.
The beloved ‘Harry Potter’ series has some unfortunate connections to bigotry and antisemitism.
Joshua Laine, Emmanuel College
Does this long-awaited video game share problematic ties with Russia?
Does this long-awaited video game share problematic ties with Russia?
Elizabeth Fulton, Emory University
Beyoncé and Angela Bassett’s losses represent the fundamental problem with how awards ceremonies undervalue Black actresses, directors and musicians.
Beyoncé and Angela Bassett’s losses represent the fundamental problem with how awards ceremonies undervalue Black actresses, directors and musicians.
Daniel Guerrero, College of the Canyons
This film recaptures blockbuster excellence with its action, musical numbers, comedy and fictional bromance between two Indian revolutionaries.
This film recaptures blockbuster excellence with its action, musical numbers, comedy and fictional bromance between two Indian revolutionaries.
Dominic Catalano, Arizona State University
Let’s get up to speed before watching the most recent season of this hit series.
Let’s get up to speed before watching the most recent season of this hit series.
Sarah Deavers, University of Virginia
Ten predictions for the remainder of “Ted Lasso.”
Ten predictions for the remainder of “Ted Lasso.”
Morgan Brown, Wake Forest University
In Japanese animation, LGBTQ+ representation has only improved with the popularity of mystical female characters.
In Japanese animation, LGBTQ+ representation has only improved with the popularity of mystical female characters.
Daniel Guerrero, College of the Canyons
Leveling up from video games to theme parks, this iconic video game designer continues to expand the world of everyone’s favorite plumber.
Leveling up from video games to theme parks, this iconic video game designer continues to expand the world of everyone’s favorite plumber.
The world’s worst film, or a crazy creative triumph?
Emily Chang, Wellesley College
Everyone wants to make six figures and enjoy an endless supply of perks, all while avoiding the ugly truth about the largest tech companies.
Everyone wants to make six figures and enjoy an endless supply of perks, all while avoiding the ugly truth about the largest tech companies.
Olivia Madrid, Florida State University
The latest Ant-Man movie leaves something to be desired.
The latest Ant-Man movie leaves something to be desired.
Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge
One of the many ways to show your appreciation for women this March is to consume some of the best female directed films in the industry.
One of the many ways to show your appreciation for women this March is to consume some of the best female directed films in the industry.
Sarah Deavers, University of Virginia
“Pamela, a love story” authentically documents the highs and lows of the famous blonde model’s life, shining a light on her immense compassion.
“Pamela, a love story” authentically documents the highs and lows of the famous blonde model’s life, shining a light on her immense compassion.
A look back on Hollywood’s most wholesome guy.
Joshua Shweiki, University of Maryland, College Park
A dive into the XFL and how it plans on competing with the NFL.
A dive into the XFL and how it plans on competing with the NFL.
Morgan Brown, Wake Forest University
The movies of the 1940s and 50s still inspire artists today, even in vastly different genres.
The movies of the 1940s and 50s still inspire artists today, even in vastly different genres.
Dominic Catalano, Arizona State University
The long-awaited finale to this beloved sitcom failed to deliver on many promises.
The long-awaited finale to this beloved sitcom failed to deliver on many promises.
Daniel Guerrero, College of the Canyons
From Pearl screaming ‘I am a star’ to M3GAN singing a cover of ‘Titanium,’ horror has entered a new wave of storytelling and filmmaking.
From Pearl screaming ‘I am a star’ to M3GAN singing a cover of ‘Titanium,’ horror has entered a new wave of storytelling and filmmaking.
Elizabeth Fulton, Emory University
This tragically beautiful film provides a fresh perspective on parent-child relationships.
This tragically beautiful film provides a fresh perspective on parent-child relationships.
Emily Chang, Wellesley College
Most social media platforms enable constant comparison, but LinkedIn seems to be the most toxic of them all.
Most social media platforms enable constant comparison, but LinkedIn seems to be the most toxic of them all.
Joshua Laine, Emmanuel College
For a film centered around boxing, Rocky’s greatest victory is actually his relationship.
For a film centered around boxing, Rocky’s greatest victory is actually his relationship.
Olivia Madrid, Florida State University
Despite their complicated origins, the undead continue to fascinate and terrify audiences around the world.
Despite their complicated origins, the undead continue to fascinate and terrify audiences around the world.
Elannah Swarnes Matos, University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez
This animated feature is beyond the acclaimed director’s comfort zone, but exceptional nonetheless.
This animated feature is beyond the acclaimed director’s comfort zone, but exceptional nonetheless.
Morgan Brown, Wake Forest University
As it has become more mainstream in America, Japanese animation has attracted many African American fans.
As it has become more mainstream in America, Japanese animation has attracted many African American fans.
Danni Shuai, University of Southern California
Dive into the cinematic productions that effectively encouraged society to make changes.
Dive into the cinematic productions that effectively encouraged society to make changes.
Azeezah Ibraheem, Near East University
This marriage of visual and written media is gaining remarkable traction online.
This marriage of visual and written media is gaining remarkable traction online.
Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge
The film industry has slowly embodied the concept of reduce, reuse and recycle with biopics about celebrities.
The film industry has slowly embodied the concept of reduce, reuse and recycle with biopics about celebrities.
Dominic Catalano, Arizona State University
There’s a lot to look forward to with this fun mashup of Marvel and film noir.
There’s a lot to look forward to with this fun mashup of Marvel and film noir.
Julia Concepcion, Virginia Commonwealth University
Newer shows seem to be struggling at the moment, but there is still hope that they’ll become popular again.
Newer shows seem to be struggling at the moment, but there is still hope that they’ll become popular again.
Malaki Lingg, The University of Texas at San Antonio
This rising genre looks to be making a lasting impact on the film industry.
This rising genre looks to be making a lasting impact on the film industry.
Katherine Hollis, New York University
In the advent of social media activism, we must remember to preserve personhood over shock value.
In the advent of social media activism, we must remember to preserve personhood over shock value.
Valentina Palomino, SUNY Old Westbury
When it comes to kids watching TV, does the good actually outweigh the bad?
When it comes to kids watching TV, does the good actually outweigh the bad?
Daniel Guerrero, College of the Canyons
Academy Award winning director Damien Chazelle’s love letter to film isn’t getting the recognition it deserves.
Academy Award winning director Damien Chazelle’s love letter to film isn’t getting the recognition it deserves.
Olivia Madrid, Florida State University
Now that the Super Bowl is over, here are some films for fans to watch while waiting for the new season to begin.
Now that the Super Bowl is over, here are some films for fans to watch while waiting for the new season to begin.
Erica George, Louisiana State University, Shreveport
This beautiful yet tragic love story depicts the challenges of passing in the Jim Crow South.
This beautiful yet tragic love story depicts the challenges of passing in the Jim Crow South.
Abby Worthington, Arcadia University
The actor’s face is popping up all over TikTok and causing quite a stir.
The actor’s face is popping up all over TikTok and causing quite a stir.
Elizabeth Fulton, Emory University
Check out the most recent underground hits of Black cinema.
Check out the most recent underground hits of Black cinema.
Joshua Laine, Emmanuel College
The hit HBO Max show masterfully breaks away from queer stereotypes and embraces authenticity.
The hit HBO Max show masterfully breaks away from queer stereotypes and embraces authenticity.
Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge
Calling all film lovers – this is the app for you!
Calling all film lovers – this is the app for you!
Emily Chang, Wellesley College
Music trends come and go, yet the viral consumption of these sped-up audios have transformed the music industry.
Music trends come and go, yet the viral consumption of these sped-up audios have transformed the music industry.
Jacob Puestow, University of Wisconsin, Green Bay
This artist thrived on controversy; he built his film legacy on all things radical and risqué.
This artist thrived on controversy; he built his film legacy on all things radical and risqué.
Megan Miller, Arizona State University
The recent Netflix documentary shows the couple’s struggles and reasons for exiting the British Royal Family, albeit for an unsubtle purpose.
The recent Netflix documentary shows the couple’s struggles and reasons for exiting the British Royal Family, albeit for an unsubtle purpose.
Paul Hoskin, Weber State University
What started out as a punishment project for bad animators quickly turned into one of the most beloved fairytales of the 21st century.
What started out as a punishment project for bad animators quickly turned into one of the most beloved fairytales of the 21st century.
Paul Hoskin, Weber State University
These illustrations deserve to be appreciated for their artistic merit.
These illustrations deserve to be appreciated for their artistic merit.
As it turns out, mindlessly scrolling through bad news over and over again can cause some serious health issues.
Andrea Cepeda, University of North Texas
The social media platform now has over 51 million users; here are some creators worth watching!
The social media platform now has over 51 million users; here are some creators worth watching!
Elannah Swarnes Matos, University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez
Netflix’s hit show highlights the spooky family’s ancestry in a subtle yet effective way.
Netflix’s hit show highlights the spooky family’s ancestry in a subtle yet effective way.
Paul Hoskin, Weber State University
Despite never matching the fame of other Disney Channel stars, she left an undeniable impact on our childhoods.
Despite never matching the fame of other Disney Channel stars, she left an undeniable impact on our childhoods.
Jacob Puestow, University of Wisconsin, Green Bay
When considering the portrayals of characters in ‘Velma,’ it seems that people have forgotten what makes this himbo so loveable.
When considering the portrayals of characters in ‘Velma,’ it seems that people have forgotten what makes this himbo so loveable.
Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge
This film adaptation of a 2011 short story makes for a tragic, yet beautiful watch.
This film adaptation of a 2011 short story makes for a tragic, yet beautiful watch.
Alexander Landgraf, The University of Chicago
Regarded by many as the greatest comedian of all time, his reputation as the funniest man alive is slipping into a state of disrepair.
Regarded by many as the greatest comedian of all time, his reputation as the funniest man alive is slipping into a state of disrepair.
Azeezah Ibraheem, Near East University
These creators can show you the world: shining, shimmering, splendid.
These creators can show you the world: shining, shimmering, splendid.
Andrea Cepeda, University of North Texas
America’s most beloved doll is gracing the big screen in Greta Gerwig’s new feature.
America’s most beloved doll is gracing the big screen in Greta Gerwig’s new feature.
So bad they’re good, these interpretations focus too much on aesthetic and vibe at the expense of telling meaningful stories.
Elannah Swarnes Matos, University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez
While it is often characterized as too snobby and inaccessible, the diversity of the genre makes the art form impossible to dismiss.
While it is often characterized as too snobby and inaccessible, the diversity of the genre makes the art form impossible to dismiss.
Kirsten Kalebich, Arizona State University
The second installment in this Dreamworks saga is surprisingly morally complex.
The second installment in this Dreamworks saga is surprisingly morally complex.
Paul Hoskin, Weber State University
This commercial mistake nearly cost the soda giant a military aircraft.
This commercial mistake nearly cost the soda giant a military aircraft.
Chelsie Ross, Florida A&M University
This talented multi-hyphenate went from making Vines to winning Golden Globes.
This talented multi-hyphenate went from making Vines to winning Golden Globes.
Teagan Angell, Fordham University
The artist’s record-breaking single tells the tale of a woman wronged.
The artist’s record-breaking single tells the tale of a woman wronged.
Chelsie Ross, Florida A&M University
Cameron’s latest film has been criticized for its depiction of indigenous cultures, leaving many fans wondering if it’s worth the watch.
Cameron’s latest film has been criticized for its depiction of indigenous cultures, leaving many fans wondering if it’s worth the watch.
Alexander Landgraf, The University of Chicago
He’s unanimously considered one of the greatest soccer talents of all time. But he also used his platform for good off the field, influencing superstars of the day to do the same.
He’s unanimously considered one of the greatest soccer talents of all time. But he also used his platform for good off the field, influencing superstars of the day to do the same.
Andrea Cepeda, University of North Texas
The streaming service appears to be digging its own grave.
The streaming service appears to be digging its own grave.
Teagan Angell, Fordham University
Director Rian Johnson recently released “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery”. How does it stand out and how does it compare to its predecessor?
Director Rian Johnson recently released “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery”. How does it stand out and how does it compare to its predecessor?
Shawna Smith, University of Phoenix
As it turns out, schools across the U.S. seem to be using “Mean Girls” as a model for their courses.
As it turns out, schools across the U.S. seem to be using “Mean Girls” as a model for their courses.
Caroline Ocampo, The University of Texas at Arlington
The misunderstood villain is a much-needed symbol for Indigenous Mesoamerican people.
The misunderstood villain is a much-needed symbol for Indigenous Mesoamerican people.
Jacob Puestow, University of Wisconsin, Green Bay
Even the most well-regarded animated shows have their faults.
Even the most well-regarded animated shows have their faults.
Transgender individuals rarely see themselves depicted in a positive light in film and television — this spunky comedienne is changing that.
Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge
Netflix’s recent adaptation of the classic, controversial novel brings its emotional message and subversive story to a new audience.
Netflix’s recent adaptation of the classic, controversial novel brings its emotional message and subversive story to a new audience.
Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge
Jake Gyllenhaal’s breakout performance makes this film a cult classic.
Jake Gyllenhaal’s breakout performance makes this film a cult classic.
Chelsie Ross, Florida A&M University
This recent court case highlights the blatant hate and misogynoir faced by Black women everywhere.
This recent court case highlights the blatant hate and misogynoir faced by Black women everywhere.
Azeezah Ibraheem, Near East University
Big Brother may not be watching you, but your FYP certainly is.
Big Brother may not be watching you, but your FYP certainly is.
Alexander Landgraf, The University of Chicago
The basketball star’s recent induction into meme culture has placed him under a new type of spotlight.
The basketball star’s recent induction into meme culture has placed him under a new type of spotlight.
Paul Hoskin, Weber State University
With the recent release of ‘Avatar: The Way of Water,’ it’s time to determine the director’s greatest movie.
With the recent release of ‘Avatar: The Way of Water,’ it’s time to determine the director’s greatest movie.
Jacob Puestow, University of Wisconsin, Green Bay
As these popular shows become worse in quality and reception, a fairly recent release may provide an answer!
As these popular shows become worse in quality and reception, a fairly recent release may provide an answer!
Alexander Landgraf, The University of Chicago
As Argentina takes its victory lap after winning the 2022 World Cup, the performance of both athletes proves that individuals deserve to be appreciated for who they are.
As Argentina takes its victory lap after winning the 2022 World Cup, the performance of both athletes proves that individuals deserve to be appreciated for who they are.
Azeezah Ibraheem, Near East University
This well-recognized television show has gained renown for its apparent ESP. But should the sitcom actually be attributed with so much success?
This well-recognized television show has gained renown for its apparent ESP. But should the sitcom actually be attributed with so much success?
Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge
The new film presents a fascinating tale of redemption in a father-daughter relationship.
The new film presents a fascinating tale of redemption in a father-daughter relationship.
Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge
‘Love story meets cannibalism’ might be an emergent film genre.
‘Love story meets cannibalism’ might be an emergent film genre.
Kirsten Kalebich, Arizona State University
Why is this art form so popular, and why is it causing so much harm to independent artists?
Why is this art form so popular, and why is it causing so much harm to independent artists?
Kirsten Kalebich, Arizona State University
Disney+ has a new kids show that is stealing the hearts and attention of parents and children alike, one cute dog at a time.
Disney+ has a new kids show that is stealing the hearts and attention of parents and children alike, one cute dog at a time.
Andrea Cepeda, University of North Texas
It turns out witch-hunts didn’t only happen in the 17th century.
It turns out witch-hunts didn’t only happen in the 17th century.
Chelsie Ross, Florida A&M University
As perhaps one of the only non-controversial celebrities, the actor’s recent announcement has been met with a general consensus of joy.
As perhaps one of the only non-controversial celebrities, the actor’s recent announcement has been met with a general consensus of joy.
Jacob Puestow, University of Wisconsin, Green Bay
Seriously, why is it so hard to get this right?
Seriously, why is it so hard to get this right?
Kirsten Kalebich, Arizona State University
What exactly can YouTube do to address the complaints lodged against it?
What exactly can YouTube do to address the complaints lodged against it?
Teagan Angell, Fordham University
Now that Christmas is upon us, instead of jumping straight into classics we all love, why not give some of these holiday movies a try?
Now that Christmas is upon us, instead of jumping straight into classics we all love, why not give some of these holiday movies a try?
Andrea Cepeda, University of North Texas
These films may be connected in more ways than one.
These films may be connected in more ways than one.