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‘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

‘Detective Pikachu’ Isn’t Exactly What ‘Pokémon’ Fans Expected, or Wanted

Thomas Turner, University of Rhode Island

Chill with the CGI, please.…

November 26, 2018

The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show: Fantasy or Misrepresentation?

Daisy Orozco, Cal State University, Northridge

Recent comments have revealed just how behind the times the company is.…

November 26, 2018

‘Deltarune’ Is the Sequel ‘Undertale’ Deserves

Cassie Rowett, Southern New Hampshire University

Now players are going crazy over the sequel AND the prequel.…

November 21, 2018

YouTuber Anna Akana Is the Mental Health Advocate the Internet Needs

Victoria Macias, University of California, San Diego

Akana's 'Youth and Consequences' series should be the model for modern television.…

November 21, 2018

‘Degrassi’ Has Died and Only I Seem to Care

Nicole Andrasko, University of Pittsburgh

It might have been a soapy teen drama, but it was the second-longest-running series in television history.…

November 20, 2018

The Comedians from ‘Impractical Jokers’ Are Impractically Wonderful

Paige Brauser, Connecticut College

Meet the guys who love being the butt of their own jokes.…

November 20, 2018

‘The Girl in the Spider’s Web’ Flounders Where Its Predecessors Thrived

Megan Mehta, University of Illinois at Chicago

Larsson’s books and their adaptations succeeded because they bucked stereotypes, something no one told Fede Álvarez.…

November 20, 2018

The 5 Funniest ‘Bob’s Burgers’ Episodes of All Time

Anastasia Cottone, St. Bonaventure University

This one's for Tina.…

November 19, 2018

Is VH1 Inadvertently Ruining ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’?

Michael Wu, Case Western Reserve University

The network has a track record of overexposing its brightest stars until they dim and burn out.…

November 18, 2018

‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Honored the Privacy Freddie Mercury Built for Himself

Allison Kestler, Augustana College

Doing so, however, cost them a coherent timeline and historical accuracy.…

November 17, 2018

The Anime Series ‘Attack on Titan’ Is Getting Its Own Hollywood Adaptation

Daisy Orozco, Cal State University, Northridge

Fingers crossed.…

November 16, 2018

YouTube Kids Is Nowhere Near as Innocent As It Seems

Sara Perkins, University of Indianapolis

YouTube has had serious trouble keeping their adolescent content family-friendly.…

November 16, 2018

Cinema Junkies Mourn as Streaming Site FilmStruck Tolls Its Death Knell

Sarah Mease, Columbia College Chicago

We'll always have Paris.…

November 15, 2018

Why So Many Gamers Already Hate ‘Fallout 76’

Thomas Turner, University of Rhode Island

The new beta from Bethesda has been almost universally panned, and it's not even technically out yet.…

November 14, 2018

The Top 4 Horror Video Games of 2018

Anastasia Cottone, St. Bonaventure University

It's been a good year for scary video games.…

November 14, 2018

Who Will Shane Dawson Interview Next?

Nicole Andrasko, University of Pittsburgh

Here are the five leading options, brought to you by my obsessive tweet sleuthing.…

November 14, 2018

David Attenborough’s ‘Dynasties’ Is Everything You Loved About ‘Blue Planet II’ and Then Some

Lexi Anderson, Pratt Institute

The nature documentary took years to film and appears to be the celebrated filmmaker's magnum opus.…

November 13, 2018

‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Adds to the Year’s List of Disappointing Biopics

Megan Mehta, University of Illinois at Chicago

An A-list actor does not a good movie make.…

November 12, 2018

The South Korean Thriller ‘Burning’ Deals a Jealous Hand

Jenna Benchetrit, McGill University

Director Lee Chang-dong takes the familiarity of jealousy to unsettling new heights.…

November 10, 2018

‘The Try Guys’ Driving Series’ Is Eye-Opening, If a Bit Cringey

Sierra Zareck, Haverford College

Is driving drunk okay if it's for educational purposes? Fans are split.…

November 10, 2018

How A24 Came, Saw and Conquered the Moviemaking Industry

Lily Harrington, University of Georgia

The small New York production company has upended a number of entertainment industry shibboleths.…

November 9, 2018

In Hasan Minhaj’s ‘Patriot Act,’ a Star Is Born

Anushna Patel, University of California, Santa Barbara

In a brilliant new style, 'Patriot Act' blends talk show information with standup entertainment.…

November 8, 2018

Why Politics Are Partly to Thank (or Blame) for ‘Red Dead Redemption 2’

Thomas Turner, University of Rhode Island

Rockstar Games could focus on the game because they've tabled the development of another popular, albeit more controversial series.…

November 7, 2018

4 TED Talks to Help You Embrace the Body You Have

Katie Farrell, Queens University of Charlotte

It's time to think about your body in a more positive light.…

November 7, 2018

The 5 Best ‘Shark Tank’ Guest Sharks of All Time

Brandon Scott, University of New Hampshire

And a few honorable mentions, or sharkitos.…

November 7, 2018

As Social Anxieties Change, So Do Portrayals of The Joker

Cassie Rowett, Southern New Hampshire University

From the simple villainy of the original Joker to the cerebral sadism of Heath Ledger, the villain has always been a reflection of his audience.…

November 6, 2018

Have a Strong Stomach? Test It by Watching These 3 ‘Good Mythical Morning’ Videos

Anastasia Cottone, St. Bonaventure University

Like the food they eat, Rhett and Link are hilarious but weird.…

November 5, 2018

YouTube’s The Girl Gone Green Is Making Zero-Waste Chic

Raina Sciocchetti, Unity College

Sustainability guru Manuela Baron wants to make living well less intimidating.…

November 5, 2018