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Netflix’s ‘Dumplin” Is for the Beauty Queen in All of Us

Katie Farrell, Queens University of Charlotte

Beauty pageants have always been, and will always be, backdrops for soaring human drama.…

December 11, 2018

Awkwafina — Rapper, Virtuoso Trumpeter and Now Actress — Is Just Getting Started

Megan Mehta, University of Illinois at Chicago

After starring in 'Crazy Rich Asians' and 'Ocean's 8,' the Queens native has become an articulate voice for diversity in media.…

December 11, 2018

Where Will ‘Aquaman’ Fall in the DC Pantheon?

Brandon Scott, University of New Hampshire

A definitive ranking of the DC films, as well as where Jason Momoa's new flick will fall in the hierarchy.…

December 10, 2018

The 6 Best John Mulaney Bits

Allison Kestler, Augustana College

Looks can be deceiving.…

December 10, 2018

The Real News About ‘Fake News at Night’

Becca Blyn, Harvey Mudd College

Creator Brian Baldocchi talks ‘Fake News at Night,’ a new kind of satire airing on Facebook.…

December 9, 2018

#ThotAuditing Snapchat Sex Workers Is the Newest Iteration of Internet Misogyny

Sara Perkins, University of Indianapolis

What won't trolls ruin?…

December 7, 2018

What Is Google’s Project Dragonfly, and Why Is It So Concerning?

Sierra Zareck, Haverford College

China wants a censored search engine, and Google might be greedy enough to oblige them.…

December 7, 2018

In ‘Buster Scruggs,’ the Coen Brothers Toy with Death on the Western Frontier

Jenna Benchetrit, McGill University

Through a series of vignettes, the directing duo deconstruct several of the genre's more hackneyed tropes.…

December 7, 2018

‘Rhythm + Flow,’ Netflix’s Upcoming Hip-Hop Competition Show, Is Long Overdue

Zachary Truesdale, University of Texas at San Antonio

Honestly, why hasn't someone made this yet?…

December 7, 2018

To Infinity and Beyond: Exploring Yayoi Kusama’s Influence on the Art World

Lily Harrington, University of Georgia

Years ago the Japanese artist understood that art could offer an experience, and now there's no going back.…

December 6, 2018

Ah … Goo Lagoon: The 10 Most Iconic ‘SpongeBob’ Moments of All Time

Yoni Yardeni, Pierce College

Rest in peace, Stephen Hillenburg…

December 6, 2018

Why the Female-Centric Cherry Picks Should Be Your New Rotten Tomatoes

Sarah Mease, Columbia College Chicago

Representation in criticism is more important than you know.…

December 6, 2018

Virtual Reality and Social Change Can Go Hand in Hand, Says Oculus

Thomas Turner, University of Rhode Island

Through its 'VR for Good' initiative, the company hopes to expand beyond gaming.…

December 5, 2018

The 6 December Movies You Need to See

Megan Mehta, University of Illinois at Chicago

2018 saved the best for the last.…

December 5, 2018

Everything Coming to Netflix in December 2018

Jocelyn Campos, University of Texas at San Antonio

The streaming service is ending the year with a bang.…

December 4, 2018

Little Mix’s ‘Strip’ Sends a Contradictory Message About Beauty

Katie Farrell, Queens University of Charlotte

For a 'love yourself as you are' video, why wear makeup and shoot in monochrome?…

December 4, 2018

What Is It About ‘Lion King,’ Exactly, That Makes It Such a Classic?

Lexi Anderson, Pratt Institute

Jon Favreau's live-action remake has gone to great lengths to recreate the film's transcendent appeal.…

December 4, 2018

Let’s Talk About the Massive Twist at the End of ‘Fantastic Beasts,’ Shall We?

Gracie Riley, University of South Carolina-Columbia

More like the crimes of a completely unnecessary shark jump.…

December 3, 2018

What Can the Internet of Things Do for You?

Daniel Reed

In almost every field, from education to firefighting to medical care, IoT tech offers potential breakthroughs.…

December 3, 2018

After Stan Lee’s Passing, What Does the Future Hold for Marvel?

Megan Mehta, University of Illinois at Chicago

During his lifetime, even Lee was amazed with how popular the MCU had become.…

December 3, 2018

What Are Lofi Hip Hop Streams, and Why Are They So Popular?

Michael Wu, Case Western Reserve University

Head-bobbing background noise has never been so in.…

December 2, 2018

Why Everyone Hates (but Actually Secretly Loves) Hallmark Movies

Kaitlyn Quinn, Seton Hall University

It’s that time of year again.…

December 2, 2018

Marathoning a Movie Series: A How-To Guide

Allison Kestler, Augustana College

It requires so much more than you’d think.…

December 2, 2018

The Case for Removing Likes and Follower Counts from Social Media

Moiz Rizvi, University of Texas at Austin

Share if you agree.…

December 1, 2018

Is Gina Rodriguez Really Anti-Black?

Sierra Zareck, Haverford College

We examine the receipts.…

November 30, 2018

The Top 6 ‘Bob’s Burgers’ Holiday Episodes, Ranked

Sarah Brown, University of Florida

It’s the holiday season, Belcher style.…

November 30, 2018

Do Graduating Seniors Want to Work for Facebook? We Asked

Becca Blyn, Harvey Mudd College

Answers are mixed, but there are certainly more no's than there were a few years ago.…

November 30, 2018

Olan Rogers’ ‘Final Space’ Is a ‘Rick & Morty’ for the Pure in Heart

Jocelyn Campos, University of Texas at San Antonio

The show captures the wit of Dan Harmon’s series, but adds emotional complexity and warmth.…

November 29, 2018

‘What Happened to Monday’ Tackles Overpopulation with Jarring Honesty

Zachary Truesdale, University of Texas at San Antonio

When the food runs out, who gets to eat?…

November 29, 2018

Netflix’s ‘Hilda’ Is a Gorgeously Drawn, Eccentricity-Laden Hit

Sara Perkins, University of Indianapolis

The series aims to join the ranks of other cult cartoon classics, like 'Gravity Falls' and 'Adventure Time.'…

November 27, 2018