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The Very Serious Comic Relief of CantoMando

Christine Fang, University of California San Diego

A trio of Canadian-born Chinese YouTubers has helped illuminate the second-generation experience the best way they know how: comedy.…

November 5, 2018

Cat Calls of NYC: The Feminist Movement Happening Right Under Our Feet

Cameron Andersen, New York University

New York University student Sophie Sandberg is chalking back to cat callers.…

November 5, 2018

The Sweetest Dreams of Matt Crump

Monica Petrucci, Emerson College

The Austin artist discusses his 'candy minimalist' style and its addictive popularity.…

November 5, 2018

Meet ThatTommyGirl, the Queen of YouTube’s DIY Fashion Scene

Jenna Benchetrit, McGill University

Twenty-year-old vlogger Kelly Vuong is a thrift shopper’s dream.…

November 5, 2018

The Rise of Digital Natives

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

If you were raised on Cartoon Network and trap rap, your sense of reality is fundamentally unlike any other in human history.…

November 5, 2018

Being Witched: Feminism’s Hottest New Trend Is Ancient

Jen Tombs, University of Warwick

Combining tenets of female empowerment and pagan mysticism, witchcraft is on the rise in modern America.…

November 5, 2018

Why ‘The Alec Baldwin Show’ Shouldn’t Come Back for a Season 2

Paige Brauser, Connecticut College

Stick to acting please, Alec.…

November 5, 2018

Old Worlds Collide with New in ‘American Horror Story: Apocalypse’

Sarah Mease, Columbia College Chicago

Is this the most ambitious crossover in history?…

November 2, 2018

Will ‘Pet Sematary’ Be Able to Replicate the Success of ‘It’?

Brandon Scott, University of New Hampshire

For a number of reasons, it seems unlikely.…

November 1, 2018

Here’s What’s Coming to Netflix in November 2018

Becca Blyn, Harvey Mudd College

Get ready for new 'House of Cards,' 'Narcos,' Trevor Noah and many, many more holiday movies.…

November 1, 2018

5 of Your Favorite YouTubers Taking on the Podcast World

Anushna Patel, University of California, Santa Barbara

Some of the most popular video makers are switching platforms.…

October 31, 2018

Will Disney’s ‘Wreck it Ralph 2’ Rip Off ‘The Emoji Movie’?

Cassie Rowett, Southern New Hampshire University

Maybe 'Wreck it Ralph' isn't as original as we thought.…

October 31, 2018

Chelsea Handler: ‘Black Women and White Women Must Join Forces’

Victoria Macias, University of California, San Diego

In the past two years, Handler has moved from being an uncensored comedian to a voice for intersectional feminism.…

October 31, 2018

Companion Apps Might Change the Way We Play Video Games

Thomas Turner, University of Rhode Island

Done well, they can vastly improve the gaming experience, so why aren't companion apps everywhere?…

October 30, 2018

Here Are the 5 Best Mobile Gaming Apps for Your Study Breaks

Daniel Reed

Stuck on campus with an itch to game? Whip out one of these mobile apps.…

October 30, 2018

‘First Man’ Turns a Memorable Moment into an Unmemorable Film

Megan Mehta, University of Illinois at Chicago

In fact, the true focus of the movie came as a surprise to many.…

October 29, 2018

Hate Getting Ghosted? Badoo Thinks It’s Found a Solution

Gracie Riley, University of South Carolina-Columbia

Ghosts are great for spooky season, but no one wants them in their love life.…

October 29, 2018

‘It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown’ Is the Hilarious Unsung Hero of ‘Peanuts’ Holiday Specials

Lexi Anderson, Pratt Institute

Move over, 'A Charlie Brown Christmas.'…

October 29, 2018

How Comedic Actors Came to Dominate This Year’s Oscar Race

Candace Baker, University of Texas at Austin

Last year's jokesters are this year's Oscar contenders.…

October 26, 2018

Meet Ashley Longshore, the Art World’s Latest Darling

Lily Harrington, University of Georgia

With her vibrant pop art and unapologetic politics, Longshore has drawn comparisons to the late Andy Warhol.…

October 26, 2018

‘Beautiful Boy’ and the Realities of Drug Addiction

Daisy Orozco, Cal State University, Northridge

The film captures the horror of substance abuse through the intimacy of father-son relationship.…

October 26, 2018

Here’s Why Netflix Content Is Only Getting Better

Zachary Truesdale, University of Texas at San Antonio

The algorithm is our friend.…

October 25, 2018

Welcome to DIY Film School, an Auteur’s Education in 5 Books

Sarah Mease, Columbia College Chicago

These canonical texts are the basis of nearly every film curriculum.…

October 25, 2018

Gains for Gamers? Gaming Fitness Is on the Rise Amongst eAthletes

Thomas Turner, University of Rhode Island

Tiger Woods dominated golf for a decade by incorporating strength training. Gamers would do well to take note.…

October 24, 2018

The 7 Best Halloween-Themed Slot Games of 2018

Daniel Reed

Time to get spooky and rich.…

October 23, 2018

‘The Hate U Give’ Is More Than Just a Movie About Crime

Megan Mehta, University of Illinois at Chicago

It's a message: stand up for what you believe in, regardless of the consequences.…

October 23, 2018

As Halloween Nears, Mr. Nightmare Is the Only Spookiness You Need

Mark Stenberg

Here are the four best stories from the animated YouTube series.…

October 22, 2018

Moving Into Season 5, ‘Black-ish’ Aims to Outdo Last Season’s Emotional Depth

Sierra Zareck, Haverford College

In destroying a marriage and tearing apart a family, Season 4 set the stage for a dramatic turnaround.…

October 19, 2018

By Poaching James Gunn, Warner Bros. Hopes to Turn Around DC’s Flailing Universe

Daisy Orozco, Cal State University, Northridge

Could losing the controversial filmmaker cost Disney?…

October 19, 2018

The Docuseries Format Is Taking Over YouTube, but Why?

Anushna Patel, University of California, Santa Barbara

It all comes down to access.…

October 18, 2018