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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

With Gender-Bending, Cosplay Adds Another Layer of Creativity

Erin Marie Winans, James Madison University

By treating gender as a variable, cosplayers get to think about what really, actually makes their characters tick.…

May 1, 2018

It’s About Time to Stop Making Tonya Harding the Hero

Brittany Sims, Temple University

Harding was involved in one of the biggest scandals in sports history, so why is America making her the hero?…

May 1, 2018

Making Marvel Moves

Liam Ainslie Mayo, Bard College

Following the release of 'Infinity War,' the Marvel Cinematic Universe has transitioned into a new era, one whose future is unclear.…

May 1, 2018

Why Fans of ‘The 100’ Think That Season 5 Might Change Everything

Michaela Sickles, Suffolk University

After jumping forward six years, The CW show has some serious explaining to do.…

April 30, 2018

Following the Success of ‘Roseanne,’ ‘Home Improvement’ Wants Its Piece of the Pie

Alex Johnson, New York University

If one ’90s reboot is good, then two has to be better!…

April 30, 2018

Are Esports Becoming More Popular Than Traditional Sports?

Abraham Ramirez, University of California, Los Angeles

Esports are overtaking the competitive world while traditional sports are becoming increasingly outdated.…

April 29, 2018

Wyatt Cenac’s ‘Problem Areas’ Is Everything Late-Night TV Has Been Missing

Andria Modica, Drexel University

Imagine: Instead of just making jokes about problems, someone made a show about actually trying to fix them?…

April 27, 2018

FX’s ‘Pose’ Is Making History Before It’s Even Premiered

Sema’Jay Hall, San Francisco State University

How 'Pose' is bringing ball culture back to the forefront.…

April 27, 2018

Shhh … A Sequel for ‘A Quiet Place’ Is in the Works

Erin Alexander, Middle Tennessee State University

Ironically, it looks like silent movies are the future of film.…

April 27, 2018

5 Reasons You Should Be Excited About Marvel’s ‘Avengers: Infinity War’

Briana Perez, University of Texas at San Antonio

'Avengers: Infinity War' will add new defining characters and possibly take away some that we have grown to love in the Marvel universe.…

April 26, 2018

How the Disney Princess Movies Went from Fairy Tales to Feminism

Megan Batt, SUNY Cortland

How the Disney princesses went from fitting into glass slippers to breaking the glass ceiling.…

April 25, 2018

Are Inclusion Riders Problematic?

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

Hollywood’s always had a diversity problem, but are inclusion riders the solution?…

April 25, 2018

How Jenna Marbles Has Maintained a Successful Brand on YouTube

Jade Hookham, UC San Diego

After eight years on the site, Marbles has stayed relevant by maintaining a unique sense of authenticity.…

April 24, 2018

Nicolas Cage Tells Media That He’s Eyeing Retirement

Erin Alexander, Middle Tennessee State University

The actor, who rose to prominence for his melodramatic performances and off-screen financial issues, says he has probably three to four more years in the industry.…

April 24, 2018

Lucy Hale Continues to Thrive After the End of ‘Pretty Little Liars’

Ana Greening, Texas State University

Lucy Hale has found a way to join many projects this year that have shown she’s much more than her 'Pretty Little Liars' role.…

April 23, 2018

The Evolving State of South Asian Representation

Rakshya Devkota, Saint Louis University

Let’s elevate South Asian creators who are addressing the lack of brown representation in TV and film, unlike 'The Simpsons' creators who refuse to.…

April 23, 2018

‘The Simpsons’ Release Tone-Deaf Response to ‘The Problem with Apu’

Haley Newlin, Southern New Hampshire University

Who knew one fictional character could stir so much controversy?…

April 22, 2018

‘Alexa and Katie’ Is a Must-See Netflix Series for All Ages

Emily Craig, University of North Alabama

Best friends Alexa and Katie tackle high school, friends and leukemia with laughter and support.…

April 21, 2018

Does the ‘Roseanne’ Reboot Pave the Way for ‘Friends’?

Diego Galicia, Valencia College

The recent success of the 'Roseanne' reboot makes viewers wonder when they may see a reboot of another ‘90s classic series, 'Friends.'…

April 20, 2018

Let’s Take a ‘Gaycation’

Sema’Jay Hall, San Francisco State University

You might never want to come back.…

April 20, 2018

3 Irrefutable Reasons Cartoon Network Needs to Reboot ‘Teen Titans’

Kate Maxwell, NC State University

The world needs more Beast Boy.…

April 18, 2018

Here’s Everything We Know About Amazon’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ TV Show

Liam Ainslie Mayo, Bard College

The worlds of Middle-earth and same-day shipping have finally collided.…

April 18, 2018

The Third Annual Indie Meme Festival and Why You Should Give It a Chance

Valeria Garcia, University of Texas at Austin

A film festival focusing on showcasing the best of South Asian cinema is taking the world by storm.…

April 18, 2018

Is ‘A Quiet Place’ a Fresh Start for Film?

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

'A Quiet Place' has changed the horror film genre in Hollywood, and it's exactly what moviegoers were waiting for.…

April 18, 2018

The 5 Most Influential Movies of All Time, Ranked by Reach

Daniel Reed

You can’t fully understand the world of cinema until you’ve seen each of these iconic classics.…

April 17, 2018

‘Jersey Shore Family Vacation’ Was Everything Viewers Expected It to Be

Adriana Luna, Northwest Vista College

The meatballs are back, and they’ve hardly changed a bit.…

April 17, 2018

The 6 Best Moments from Season 3 of ‘Legends of Tomorrow’

Michele Mendez, Temple University

From emotional moments to action-packed scenes, 'Legends of Tomorrow' never disappoints its viewers.…

April 15, 2018

‘Street Fighter’ Might Debut on the Big Screen, but Should It?

Cason Ragland, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

'Street Fighter' has been a popular fighting game series for decades, but would it translate well on the big screen? Or would fans be disappointed?…

April 14, 2018

Lesbians Are Not Being Properly Represented in Hollywood

Cleo-Symone Scott, Virginia Commonwealth University

Film and television desperately needs to increase the representation of queer women.…

April 14, 2018

“10 Things I Hate About You” and How to Impress Your Crush

Emily Craig, University of North Alabama

Taming the wild beast isn’t ideal, and falling in love isn’t the plan, but miracles happen.…

April 13, 2018

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