‘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
‘The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening’ Is Being Remade, and the Stakes Are High Amanda Pfender, Gateway Technical College Let's hope it does its '90s predecessors justice.… March 16, 2019
The 5 Best Movies by Japanese Filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki Cristina Hernandez, UC San Diego Limiting this to five was a challenge.… March 16, 2019
Why You Should Become Acquainted with Yorgos Lanthimos ASAP Michaela Shea-Gander, Denison University If dark humor and complexity appeal to you, then Lanthimos is the director for you.… March 15, 2019
‘Captain Marvel’ Is Relatable, Inspiring and a Clue to the Next Installment in the MCU Megan Mehta, University of Illinois at Chicago She even has a thing or two on Wonder Woman.… March 15, 2019
How Student Films Can Unlock Doors in the Film Industry Casey Breneman, University of Virginia Wouldn't it help to know your way around a movie set before you enter the real world of filmmaking?… March 14, 2019
Why Christine Riccio’s ‘Again, But Better’ Deserves Its (Substantial) Hype Dorielys Cruz, University of Texas at San Antonio YouTubers can write books, too.… March 13, 2019
LOL: Inside Facebook’s Unsuccessful Attempt to Lure Back Young Users Rishi Patel, University of Iowa It’s become Facebook’s mission impossible.… March 13, 2019
The Lore and Esoterica of the Video Game Universe, ‘Unraveled’ E.L. Meszaros, Brown University The YouTube series presents video-game worlds as conspiracy theory, making far-flung gaming information funny and interesting.… March 12, 2019
Will the Gods Give Us ‘Pitch Perfect 4’? Only Time Will Tell Meagan Bess, University of North Carolina at Greensboro Hints have been dropped, but the cast and crew have been tight-lipped about the new film.… March 12, 2019
The 5 Most Iconic Moments in ‘Criminal Minds’ Grace John, Rutgers University In celebration of the series' final season, here are its best twists.… March 12, 2019
‘The Sims’ 100-Baby Challenge Is Weird and Sweeping the Internet Grace John, Rutgers University How many kids do *you* want?… March 12, 2019
If You Need Some Toxic Drama in Your Life, Meet ‘Vanderpump Rules’ Hannah Cullen, St. Cloud State University It's messy, and everyone needs some messy.… March 11, 2019
The Best 6 Poetry Accounts to Follow on Twitter Cristina Hernandez, UC San Diego Brevity is the heart of social media poetry.… March 11, 2019
What to Expect from ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Season 3 Amanda Pfender, Gateway Technical College Or, why June went back.… March 10, 2019
New Extra-Short Pixar Shorts, Called SparkShorts, Are Telling Employees’ Personal Stories Megan Mehta, University of Illinois at Chicago Grown-up issues packaged in child-friendly animation.… March 9, 2019
Rocio Cervantes: The Picasso of Eye Makeup and Champion of Acne Kelsey Rogers, Susquehanna University She's changing the game in YouTube makeup community.… March 9, 2019
Why Is ‘Your Name’ Such a Timeless Anime? Ben Garcia, Hope International University Three years later, Shinkai’s film continues to amaze.… March 8, 2019
Why ‘The Favourite’ Should Be Every Movie Lover’s Favorite Film Casey Breneman, University of Virginia It's the bunnies.… March 8, 2019
YouTube’s ‘Daily Dropout’ Hinges on Awkwardness Rishi Patel, University of Iowa Set your cringe level to maximum.… March 8, 2019
‘Gran Hotel’ Is the Spanish ‘Downton Abbey,’ and It’s Coming to the U.S. Maya Butler, Baylor University Guests can soon check in to a more modern, American production.… March 8, 2019
Why Pete Holmes’ ‘Crashing’ Is the Best Comedy on TV Right Now Brandon Scott, University of New Hampshire A comedian who's not a degenerate human? A concept.… March 7, 2019
Shusaku Takaoka Juxtaposes Pop Culture with Classical Art for Satire Emma Uk, Brookdale Community College The mixed-media artist makes you reevaluate everything you think you know, including Disney princesses, political figures and famous works of art.… March 7, 2019
10 Underrated YouTube Channels from 10 Different Categories Anna Sutherland, American University There's something good — and undiscovered — for everyone.… March 6, 2019
‘Hadestown: The Myth. The Musical.’ Is Coming to Broadway Matilda Schulman, University of California, Berkeley The production is a new spin on the age-old Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, crossed with the tale of Hades and Persephone.… March 5, 2019
Switching Off: 7 Perfect Games to Play During a Study Break Daniel Reed Sometimes procrastination is a good thing.… March 5, 2019
7 Must-See Releases Coming to Netflix This March Paige Brauser, Connecticut College Whether you're in the mood for a romantic comedy or a thriller, Netflix has got you covered.… March 4, 2019
‘Hellur’ No More: Tyler Perry’s Madea Has Been Retired, Marking the End of an Era Meagan Bess, University of North Carolina at Greensboro The meme world will feel her absence.… March 4, 2019
How 2017’s ‘The Mummy’ Killed Universal’s Burgeoning ‘Dark Universe’ Scott Williamson, Florida Atlantic University It had so much potential.… March 4, 2019
7 Things John Mulaney Fans Want to See When He Hosts ‘SNL’ This Weekend Sarah Diggins, Ithaca College This is the content that comedy fans are here for.… March 1, 2019
With Octavia Spencer’s ‘Ma,’ Halloween’s Coming Early This Year Jocelyn Campos, University of Texas at San Antonio The watching party is at Ma's on May 31.… March 1, 2019
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