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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

The Google Play App Is Rolling out a New Update

Katie Lommen, Saint Louis University

The new Google Play app update is making the search for shows on streaming sites easier than ever before.…

April 13, 2018

‘13 Reasons Why’ Isn’t Backing Down From Suicide or Criticism

Sema’Jay Hall, San Francisco State University

The creators of '13 Reasons Why' have responded to criticism by providing reasons why viewers should continue watching the show.…

April 13, 2018

Netflix Series ‘Flint Town’ Screens Harsh Realities of Flint, Michigan

Adriana Luna, Northwest Vista College

Remember Flint? Yeah, they still can’t drink their water.…

April 12, 2018

‘Terrace House’ Is Much More Than Your Everyday Reality Show

Jade Hookham, UC San Diego

Move over, 'Big Brother.' 'Terrace House' is here to stay.…

April 12, 2018

The New ‘Roseanne’ Revival Has Stunning Ratings and Surprising Politics

Valeria Garcia, University of Texas at Austin

The modern interpretation of an all-time loved American sitcom, 'Roseanne' is turning every head with its portrayal of social trends and politics.…

April 11, 2018

Facebook Has Begun Notifying Users Whose Data Was Compromised

Gabriella Evans, Northern Arizona University

Millions of people are set to receive messages in the coming days.…

April 11, 2018

What to Expect from Season 2 of ‘Westworld’

Miranda Maples, University of Tennessee

The HBO sci-fi series makes viewers want to side with AI creations rather than humans.…

April 11, 2018

4 Reasons to Remember Mister Rogers

Liam Ainslie Mayo, Bard College

The 50th anniversary of 'Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood' is approaching. Here are some reasons to remember the man who made it possible.…

April 9, 2018

The Groundbreaking Innovation of ‘Unsane’

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

Yes, 'Tangerine' did it first, but still. This is the future of film.…

April 7, 2018

What People Can Learn from Disney Channel’s New Movie, ‘ZOMBIES’

Briana Perez, University of Texas at San Antonio

Disney’s new original movie ‘ZOMBIES’ provides its audience knowledge of the harsh realities of society both in the past and present.…

April 7, 2018

The ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ Trailer Is Surprising Fans

Valeria Garcia, University of Texas at Austin

What you might have missed: plot holes and loopholes in the new trailer.…

April 6, 2018

Will the Shutdown of 123Movies Change Piracy?

Diego Galicia, Valencia College

The recent shutdown of 123Movies has dealt a major loss to pirate sites, but it is no guarantee that copyrighted contents will be protected from now on.…

April 6, 2018

What You Should Known About Deceased Studio Ghibli Co-Founder Isao Takahata

Jade Hookham, UC San Diego

Though he recently passed away at the age of 82, Isao Takahata’s impact on animation will continue to live on in his place.…

April 6, 2018

The 4 Most Underrated Teen Dramas from the 2000s

Ana Greening, Texas State University

These memorable TV series will do more than trigger your nostalgia; prepare to get addicted.…

April 5, 2018

‘Love, Simon’ Is Paving the Way for LGBTQ+ Stories in Hollywood

Katie Lommen, Saint Louis University

The new feature film 'Love, Simon' has mainstreamed the gay experience in hopes to inspire more LGBTQ+ representation in films in the future.…

April 5, 2018

Netflix’s ‘Big Mouth’ Is Simultaneously Problematic and Informative

Grace John, Rutgers University

On one hand, the show seems to have a whitewashed cast, but on the other, it covers important adolescent issues.…

April 5, 2018

With ‘Spheres: Songs of Spacetime,’ Virtual Reality Meets the Film Industry

Jake Deven, The University of Texas at El Paso

The VR film, which was produced by Darren Aronofsky, was purchased at Sundance in a record-breaking deal.…

April 4, 2018

Something’s Burning: People Are Roasting ‘Chef’s Table’ for Its Lack of Female Chefs

Gillian Farnan, SUNY Cortland

With Netflix’s new ‘Chef’s Table: Pastry’ trailer, there is an obvious lack of female chefs and people are not having it.…

April 3, 2018

Is ‘Veronica’ the Most Disturbing Movie on Netflix?

Tabitha Prisinzano, Columbia College of Missouri

Netflix has become a hub for the most disturbing horror films in the genre. What movies live up to their reputation? …

April 3, 2018

4 Points in the New ‘Christopher Robin’ Trailer That Had ’90s Kids Drowning in Nostalgia

Valeria Garcia, University of Texas at Austin

Everyone’s favorite childhood teddy bear is making a comeback on the big screen.…

April 2, 2018

The Best of ‘New Girl’ Before We Say Goodbye to the Hit Sitcom This Year

Michaela Sickles, Suffolk University

After six wonderfully hilarious seasons, FOX’s 'New Girl' starring Zooey Deschanel is coming to an end with its seventh and final eight-episode season…

April 2, 2018