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‘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

In an article about doom scrolling, a man sits on a ledge and stares at his phone screen.

When Your For-You-Page Becomes Too Specific

Azeezah Ibraheem, Near East University

Big Brother may not be watching you, but your FYP certainly is.…

January 11, 2023

in article about lebron james and meme culture, image on james with arms over head playing basketball in lakers jersey

LeBron James Is the Meme King

Alexander Landgraf, The University of Chicago

The basketball star's recent induction into meme culture has placed him under a new type of spotlight. …

January 7, 2023

Which James Cameron Film is the Best?

Paul Hoskin, Weber State University

With the recent release of 'Avatar: The Way of Water,' it's time to determine the director's greatest movie.…

January 6, 2023

A screenshot from tick tick boom shows lin manuel miranda and another person in a bookstore

‘Tick Tick Boom’ Is the Solution to Problematic Movie Musicals

Jacob Puestow, University of Wisconsin, Green Bay

As these popular shows become worse in quality and reception, a fairly recent release may provide an answer!…

January 6, 2023

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Messi v. Mbappé: Is Comparison Killing the Great Soccer Players?

Alexander Landgraf, The University of Chicago

As Argentina takes its victory lap after winning the 2022 World Cup, the performance of both athletes proves that individuals deserve to be appreciated for who they are. …

January 3, 2023

a screenshot of the simpsons shows lisa simpson as president in the oval office

Is ‘The Simpsons’ Actually Good at Predicting the Future?

Azeezah Ibraheem, Near East University

This well-recognized television show has gained renown for its apparent ESP. But should the sitcom actually be attributed with so much success?…

January 3, 2023

A picture of Brendan Fraser in The Whale

Brendan Fraser’s Comeback in ‘The Whale’ Does Not Disappoint

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

The new film presents a fascinating tale of redemption in a father-daughter relationship.…

January 3, 2023

Cinema Has Just Gotten Tastier with ‘Bones and All’

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

'Love story meets cannibalism' might be an emergent film genre.…

January 2, 2023

The Dangers of AI Art

Kirsten Kalebich, Arizona State University

Why is this art form so popular, and why is it causing so much harm to independent artists?…

January 2, 2023

"Bluey" may be a kids' show, but it is absolutely worth a watch for any age!

‘Bluey’ Is For Adults, Too

Kirsten Kalebich, Arizona State University

Disney+ has a new kids show that is stealing the hearts and attention of parents and children alike, one cute dog at a time.…

January 2, 2023

Eerie Similarities Between the Salem Witch Trials and the Red Scare

Andrea Cepeda, University of North Texas

It turns out witch-hunts didn't only happen in the 17th century.…

December 29, 2022

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Keke Palmer Is Pregnant!

Chelsie Ross, Florida A&M University

As perhaps one of the only non-controversial celebrities, the actor's recent announcement has been met with a general consensus of joy. …

December 28, 2022

Live Action Anime Adaptations Suck

Jacob Puestow, University of Wisconsin, Green Bay

Seriously, why is it so hard to get this right?…

December 28, 2022

Is YouTube Dying?

Kirsten Kalebich, Arizona State University

What exactly can YouTube do to address the complaints lodged against it?…

December 26, 2022

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6 Offbeat Christmas Movies Not To Sleep on This Season

Teagan Angell, Fordham University

Now that Christmas is upon us, instead of jumping straight into classics we all love, why not give some of these holiday movies a try?…

December 23, 2022

Illustration showing Disney's Mickey Mouse starring at an evidence board

Nine Insane Pixar Movie Fan Theories

Andrea Cepeda, University of North Texas

These films may be connected in more ways than one.…

December 21, 2022

A screenshot from the show From Scratch shows the two main characters sitting next to each other at a table with concerned looks on their faces

From Scratch: A Beautiful Story About Love, Loss and Community

Azeezah Ibraheem, Near East University

This short series perfectly captures the experience of watching a loved one pass away before your eyes. The director writes, “In Italy we have a saying: in dreams, as in love, all is possible.”…

December 20, 2022

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Why You Should Give Animal Crossing Another Try

Audrey Bowers, Butler University

Your villagers miss you.…

December 19, 2022

An illustration of someone holding a theater mask

The Craft and Controversy of Method Acting

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

The method may be unorthodox, but it serves a purpose. However, the dangers associated with the practice have attracted many detractors.…

December 16, 2022

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Latina Representation in the Media

Elannah Swarnes Matos, University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez

How are Latinas portrayed in the media, and how do those viewpoints affect how Latinas are seen and treated in real life?…

December 15, 2022

An illustration of Wednesday Addams played by Jenna Ortega

Netflix’s ‘Wednesday’ is as Important as it Is Entertaining

Megan Miller, Arizona State University

Clear a space on the pedestal for young, smart female role models.…

December 14, 2022

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Nick Cannon Needs To Be Stopped

Chelsie Ross, Florida A&M University

With his 12th child on the way, the celebrity's actions make viewers question his authenticity as a father – and how he got to this point in the first place.…

December 12, 2022