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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 12 Biggest Female-Led Movies Coming Out This Year

Kayla Platoff, Maryville University

Female-led Hollywood movies continue to make headway for gender equality.…

February 8, 2018

10 Black Superheroes That Would Have Great Movie Adaptations

Onaje McDowelle, University of Texas at Austin

These black heroes, just like 'Black Panther,' deserve their own big breaks in Hollywood.…

February 7, 2018

The Most Memorable Commercials from Super Bowl LII

Samantha Jorgens, Central Michigan University

Alexa loses her voice, Danny DeVito is an M&M, The Bud Knight, clean water donations, funny celebrities and more appeared on the Super Bowl commercials.…

February 6, 2018

What’s Coming to Netflix in February 2018

Pat Servin, Davenport University

Worry no more, this list has all the upcoming Netflix series titles for any Friday night gathering.…

February 6, 2018

Is Netflix Guilty of Gender and Color Bias?

Cleo-Symone Scott, Virginia Commonwealth University

Mo’Nique’s Netflix boycott shows that black women are still fighting for equal pay — even in Hollywood.…

February 5, 2018

The 7 Best Period Dramas on Netflix Right Now

Catherine Gregoire, University of Texas at Austin

Because you can only watch the BBC’s 1995 Colin Firth adaptation of ‘Pride & Prejudice’ so many times.…

February 3, 2018

‘Devilman Crybaby’ Introduces the Surreal Side of Netflix

Maina Wachira, University of Chicago

Though Netflix is used primarily to binge-watch old sitcoms and original dramas, 'Devilman Crybaby' gives viewers a very different show on which to get hooked.…

February 2, 2018

Why You Should See Demi Lovato’s New Documentary ‘Simply Complicated’

Taylor Miller, SUNY Cortland

In the new documentary, Lovato reveals her difficult adolescence, including her struggles with bulimia and drug addiction.…

February 2, 2018

Watch These 5 Movies to Help Learn the English Language Better

Briana Perez, University of Texas at San Antonio

Movies can provide non-native speakers an easy and entertaining way to learn English.…

January 31, 2018

‘Maze Runner: The Death Cure’ Marks the End of Dystopian YA Films

Michele Mendez, Temple University

The ‘Maze Runner’ franchise comes to an end with the final installment, ‘The Death Cure,’ inspired by the novel written by James Daschner.…

January 31, 2018

Mark Salling, of ‘Glee’ Fame, Died Weeks Before His Child-Pornography Sentencing

Erin Alexander, Middle Tennessee State University

His lawyer, Michael Proctor, told press that the actor was a good person who was just trying to pay for his mistakes and bad judgment.…

January 31, 2018

8 Short Story-to-Movie Adaptations That Are Actually Good

Miranda Maples, University of Tennessee

The shorter the book, the easier the adaptation.…

January 31, 2018

Why James Franco Won’t Be on the Cover of Vanity Fair for the Oscars

Megan Batt, SUNY Cortland

While James Franco supported the Time's Up movement against sexual assault at the Golden Globes, he might be guilty of sexual assault himself.…

January 30, 2018

5 Films That Deserved to Be Nominated For Best Picture

Jonathan Christian, Northwest Vista College

Maybe they won't be named at the Oscars this year, but these brilliant new films are definitely worth your time.…

January 29, 2018

How the Casino Industry Takes Inspiration from TV and Film

Daniel Reed

With slots ranging in theme from ‘Game of Thrones’ to ‘Family Guy,’ the casino industry is increasingly blending pop culture into their offerings.…

January 29, 2018

Harry Potter and the Problem of Domestic Violence

Valeria Garcia, University of Texas at Austin

What to make of the controversy Johnny Depp has brought to the wizarding world.…

January 28, 2018

Is Freeform’s ‘Grown-ish’ the Modern-Day Breakfast Club?

Joiya Reid, Georgia Southern University

From a basketcase, a princess, a criminal, a brain to an athlete, will the characters of Freeform’s 'Grown-ish' be able to compete with Hughes’ original cast, or will they fall short?…

January 27, 2018

The 5 Most Cringe-Worthy Red Carpet Activism Moments from the Golden Globes

Brandi Loving, St. Mary's University

The Golden Globes this year is filled with nothing but cringe-worthy moments. Bad publicity is still publicity, and many people have proven it with their appearance at the event.…

January 26, 2018

The 5 Sundance Film Festival Flicks That Have Critics Raving

Eliana DuBosar, Florida State University

Get ready to catch these Sundance Film Festival movies at a theater near you.…

January 26, 2018

5 Funny TED Talks You Should Watch Now

Bethany Knickerbocker, Emerson College

In the mood for something more intellectually stimulating than stand-up comedy but less than a TED Talk? You’ve come to the right place!…

January 25, 2018

Here Are the 8 Silliest Changes of the MRA Fan Edit of ‘The Last Jedi’

Benny Diaz III, Southern New Hampshire University

The men’s rights activist claimed to remove ‘Girlz Powah and other silly stuff’ from the original, which resulted in a fragmented half-film with more plot holes and fewer porgs.…

January 24, 2018

The 4 Reasons Why You Should Watch ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’

Eliana DuBosar, Florida State University

Midge Maisel is the Jewish feminist icon you didn’t know that you needed.…

January 22, 2018

Why Netflix’s ‘Lovesick’ Should Be Our Generation’s ‘Friends’

Carli Scalf, Ball State University

The Netflix original, 'Lovesick', combines sweet humor with startling emotional truths, making it a must-add to your queue.…

January 21, 2018

#BlackHogwarts Was Trending on Twitter and Even J.K. Rowling Loved It

Lauren Lambert, Southeastern Louisiana University

After a series of tweets imagining an all-black wizarding world went viral, the hilarious hashtag #BlackHogwarts has caught the eye of the novels’ author.…

January 20, 2018

The 6 Things You Need to Know About the 60th Grammy Award Performances

Camelia Juarez, Texas State University

The Grammy performances are sure to bring some heat to the stage on Jan. 28.…

January 20, 2018

The 8 Netflix Stand-Up Comedy Specials You Should Watch Now

Lauren Lambert, Southeastern Louisiana University

Experience laughter and shock as comedians crack jokes about varying topics in the following stand-up comedy specials available on Netflix.…

January 19, 2018

How Netflix’s ‘Bright’ Sequel Further Encourages Algorithm Moviemaking

Benny Diaz III, Southern New Hampshire University

Netflix’s green-light for another Will Smith fantasy shoot-em-up demonstrates that numbers are more powerful than public opinion.…

January 18, 2018

Predicting the Best Picture Nominees for the 90th Academy Awards

Shashank Rao, University of Michigan

The awards are just around the corner, so let's get into which films will make the Best Picture Nominees for the Academy Awards.…

January 17, 2018

In ‘Victoria’ Season 2, History Provides the Drama

Haileigh Galloway, Indian River State College

While the show’s first season explored the Queen’s relationship with her controlling mother, ‘Victoria’ Season 2 follows her own experiences with maternity and governance.…

January 16, 2018

35 Underrated Vines That Still Deserve to Be Referenced

Andrew Crossan, University of South Carolina

With Vine 2 on the horizon, Vine references are seeing a resurgence. Stay in the loop by brushing up with these essential, though underappreciated Vines.…

January 13, 2018

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