‘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
‘Harry & Meghan:’ A Love Story (Or Beautiful Propaganda?) Megan Miller, Arizona State University The recent Netflix documentary shows the couple's struggles and reasons for exiting the British Royal Family, albeit for an unsubtle purpose.… February 23, 2023
The Lost Version of ‘Shrek’ Paul Hoskin, Weber State University What started out as a punishment project for bad animators quickly turned into one of the most beloved fairytales of the 21st century.… February 23, 2023
Movie Posters: An Underrated Art Form Paul Hoskin, Weber State University These illustrations deserve to be appreciated for their artistic merit.… February 23, 2023
Doomscrolling Is Destroying Your Mental Health Kane Howard, York College As it turns out, mindlessly scrolling through bad news over and over again can cause some serious health issues.… February 22, 2023
Smaller YouTube Channels To Watch in 2023 Andrea Cepeda, University of North Texas The social media platform now has over 51 million users; here are some creators worth watching!… February 21, 2023
How ‘Wednesday’ Highlights the Addams’ Latino Heritage Elannah Swarnes Matos, University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez Netflix's hit show highlights the spooky family's ancestry in a subtle yet effective way.… February 20, 2023
Bridgit Mendler: Where Is She Now? Paul Hoskin, Weber State University Despite never matching the fame of other Disney Channel stars, she left an undeniable impact on our childhoods.… February 20, 2023
‘Scooby-Doo’ — How To Do Fred Jones Right and Wrong Jacob Puestow, University of Wisconsin, Green Bay When considering the portrayals of characters in 'Velma,' it seems that people have forgotten what makes this himbo so loveable.… February 20, 2023
‘Little Fish:’ An Underrated Mix of Science Fiction and Romance Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge This film adaptation of a 2011 short story makes for a tragic, yet beautiful watch.… February 19, 2023
The Downfall of Dave Chappelle Alexander Landgraf, The University of Chicago Regarded by many as the greatest comedian of all time, his reputation as the funniest man alive is slipping into a state of disrepair.… February 18, 2023
7 Travel YouTubers To Follow Around the Globe Azeezah Ibraheem, Near East University These creators can show you the world: shining, shimmering, splendid.… February 18, 2023
A Dive Into the ‘Barbie’ Movie Trailer Andrea Cepeda, University of North Texas America's most beloved doll is gracing the big screen in Greta Gerwig's new feature.… February 17, 2023
Live-Action Anime Adaptations Are Fun in, Like, a Bad Way Evan Tsuei, Westmont College So bad they're good, these interpretations focus too much on aesthetic and vibe at the expense of telling meaningful stories.… February 17, 2023
There’s a Musical for Everyone! Elannah Swarnes Matos, University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez While it is often characterized as too snobby and inaccessible, the diversity of the genre makes the art form impossible to dismiss.… February 14, 2023
‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’ Is Psychologically Satisfying Kirsten Kalebich, Arizona State University The second installment in this Dreamworks saga is surprisingly morally complex.… February 14, 2023
‘Pepsi, Where’s My Jet?:’ The PepsiCo Predicament Paul Hoskin, Weber State University This commercial mistake nearly cost the soda giant a military aircraft.… February 13, 2023
Quinta Brunson Is an Icon Chelsie Ross, Florida A&M University This talented multi-hyphenate went from making Vines to winning Golden Globes.… February 11, 2023
Miley Cyrus’ ‘Flowers’ Takes Root Teagan Angell, Fordham University The artist's record-breaking single tells the tale of a woman wronged.… February 10, 2023
Should You Boycott ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’? Chelsie Ross, Florida A&M University Cameron's latest film has been criticized for its depiction of indigenous cultures, leaving many fans wondering if it's worth the watch.… February 9, 2023
The Legacy of King Pelé, On and Off the Pitch Alexander Landgraf, The University of Chicago He's unanimously considered one of the greatest soccer talents of all time. But he also used his platform for good off the field, influencing superstars of the day to do the same.… February 9, 2023
Netflix Has Banned Password Sharing Andrea Cepeda, University of North Texas The streaming service appears to be digging its own grave.… February 7, 2023
Glass Onion: A Murder Mystery Masterpiece Teagan Angell, Fordham University Director Rian Johnson recently released "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery". How does it stand out and how does it compare to its predecessor?… February 5, 2023
‘Mean Girls’ and Meaner Sex-Ed Courses Shawna Smith, University of Phoenix As it turns out, schools across the U.S. seem to be using "Mean Girls" as a model for their courses.… February 3, 2023
Namor and Representation in ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Caroline Ocampo, The University of Texas at Arlington The misunderstood villain is a much-needed symbol for Indigenous Mesoamerican people.… February 1, 2023
Tumblr Introduces the ‘Important Blue Internet Checkmark’ Shawna Smith, University of Phoenix Yes, you can buy this one too.… January 30, 2023
‘Steven Universe’ — The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Character Assassination Jacob Puestow, University of Wisconsin, Green Bay Even the most well-regarded animated shows have their faults.… January 30, 2023
Dylan Mulvaney Is the Embodiment of Trans Joy Kane Howard, York College Transgender individuals rarely see themselves depicted in a positive light in film and television — this spunky comedienne is changing that.… January 19, 2023
‘Lady Chatterley’s Lover’ Delivers Scandalous Period-Piece Drama Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge Netflix's recent adaptation of the classic, controversial novel brings its emotional message and subversive story to a new audience.… January 19, 2023
Celebrating ‘Donnie Darko’ 22 Years Later Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge Jake Gyllenhaal's breakout performance makes this film a cult classic.… January 19, 2023
Tory Lanez v. Megan Thee Stallion: When Will People Start Believing Victims? Chelsie Ross, Florida A&M University This recent court case highlights the blatant hate and misogynoir faced by Black women everywhere. … January 11, 2023