‘Ringing Bell’, Unico, and Sanrio’s Dark Beginnings Amelie Allen, University of Arizona Everyone loves Hello Kitty, but Sanrio’s earliest films reveal something more ominous about the company.… June 3, 2024
End of The Reel – Quentin Tarantino’s Swan Song Kyle A. McLaughlin, Elizabethtown College What will Quentin Tarantino’s final film be about?… June 1, 2024
The Case for ‘80s Effects Amelie Allen, University of Arizona There’s some-Thing about ‘80s creatures that people just can’t shake. … May 31, 2024
‘Tokyo Vice’ and the Disciplined Criminals in the Yakuza Hamad Naroze, Hunter College How the yakuza have conducted every insidious criminal activity in plain daylight within Japan.… May 31, 2024
Brendan Fraser’s Oscar Win Means More Than You Think Alex Muniz, Pace University A look back on Hollywood’s most wholesome guy.… March 29, 2023
The XFL Struggles To Engage Viewers After Its Hiatus Joshua Shweiki, University of Maryland, College Park A dive into the XFL and how it plans on competing with the NFL.… March 28, 2023
‘The Menu’ Shows Us That Food Criticism Has Gone Too Far Kate Wunderlich, Elon University Fancy food is overrated, anyway.… March 28, 2023
Our Love-Hate Relationship With Jukebox Musicals Victoria Hock, Houghton University Is it right or wrong to say there is comfort in familiarity?… March 27, 2023
Tech Noir: The Influence of Film Noir in Science Fiction Morgan Brown, Wake Forest University The movies of the 1940s and 50s still inspire artists today, even in vastly different genres.… March 23, 2023
The Disappointing Conclusion to ‘How I Met Your Mother’ Dominic Catalano, Arizona State University The long-awaited finale to this beloved sitcom failed to deliver on many promises.… March 23, 2023
2022-2023: The Period of the Horror Renaissance 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.… March 19, 2023
‘Aftersun’ Is a Father-Daughter Film for the Contemporary Age Elizabeth Fulton, Emory University This tragically beautiful film provides a fresh perspective on parent-child relationships.… March 18, 2023
LinkedIn Is the Thief of Joy Emily Chang, Wellesley College Most social media platforms enable constant comparison, but LinkedIn seems to be the most toxic of them all.… March 17, 2023
How ‘Rocky’ Exemplifies a Healthy, Supportive Relationship Joshua Laine, Emmanuel College For a film centered around boxing, Rocky’s greatest victory is actually his relationship.… March 17, 2023
A Brief History of the Zombie Movie Olivia Madrid, Florida State University Despite their complicated origins, the undead continue to fascinate and terrify audiences around the world.… March 15, 2023
Guillermo del Toro’s Imaginative Adaptation of Pinocchio: A Sentimental Review Elannah Swarnes Matos, University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez This animated feature is beyond the acclaimed director's comfort zone, but exceptional nonetheless.… March 14, 2023
Why Do So Many Black People Love Anime? Morgan Brown, Wake Forest University As it has become more mainstream in America, Japanese animation has attracted many African American fans.… March 14, 2023
The Power of Media: Three Asian Movies with Strong Social Values Danni Shuai, University of Southern California Dive into the cinematic productions that effectively encouraged society to make changes.… March 13, 2023
The Growing Popularity of Video Essays Azeezah Ibraheem, Near East University This marriage of visual and written media is gaining remarkable traction online.… March 13, 2023
Hollywood Might Be Running Out of Movie Ideas Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge The film industry has slowly embodied the concept of reduce, reuse and recycle with biopics about celebrities.… March 12, 2023
What To Know About the Upcoming Live Action “Spider-Man” Show Dominic Catalano, Arizona State University There's a lot to look forward to with this fun mashup of Marvel and film noir.… March 11, 2023
Are Multi-Cam Sitcoms Losing Relevancy? 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.… March 10, 2023
Are Video Game Adaptations the Next Big Thing for Hollywood? Malaki Lingg, The University of Texas at San Antonio This rising genre looks to be making a lasting impact on the film industry.… March 10, 2023
Are We Raising Awareness Correctly? Katherine Hollis, New York University In the advent of social media activism, we must remember to preserve personhood over shock value.… March 10, 2023
How Television Affects Children Valentina Palomino, SUNY Old Westbury When it comes to kids watching TV, does the good actually outweigh the bad? … March 6, 2023
‘Babylon’: An Underappreciated Masterpiece Daniel Guerrero, College of the Canyons Academy Award winning director Damien Chazelle's love letter to film isn't getting the recognition it deserves.… March 6, 2023
Best Sports Movies To Fill the Void Football Season Left 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.… March 2, 2023
‘A Jazzman’s Blues’: Passing Through American History Erica George, Louisiana State University, Shreveport This beautiful yet tragic love story depicts the challenges of passing in the Jim Crow South.… March 2, 2023
Why Is Pedro Pascal All Over Your FYP? Abby Worthington, Arcadia University The actor’s face is popping up all over TikTok and causing quite a stir.… March 2, 2023
10 Contemporary Black-Led Films for Black History Month Elizabeth Fulton, Emory University Check out the most recent underground hits of Black cinema.… March 1, 2023
‘The Last of Us’ Episode 3 Is a Milestone for LGBT Characters Joshua Laine, Emmanuel College The hit HBO Max show masterfully breaks away from queer stereotypes and embraces authenticity.… March 1, 2023
The Letterboxd Craze Continues To Take Over Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge Calling all film lovers – this is the app for you!… February 28, 2023
Are TikTok’s Sped-Up Songs Ruining Music? Emily Chang, Wellesley College Music trends come and go, yet the viral consumption of these sped-up audios have transformed the music industry.… February 28, 2023
The Secret History of Ralph Bakshi — Adult Animation’s Godfather Jacob Puestow, University of Wisconsin, Green Bay This artist thrived on controversy; he built his film legacy on all things radical and risqué.… February 25, 2023