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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 Most Impactful Moments of the 2018 Golden Globes

Eliana DuBosar, Florida State University

As the first award show of the new year, the Golden Globes set a precedent for what is to come from far more than just awards and honors.…

January 13, 2018

The 4 Biggest Scientific Discoveries of 2017 That You May Have Missed

Haileigh Galloway, Indian River State College

2017 was a year filled with politics, pop-culture and scientific phenomena, the latter of which had some of history’s biggest scientific discoveries.…

January 12, 2018

Did ‘Bright’ Fall Short of What Netflix Intended?

Alida Siebken, Radford University

Spoiler alert: novice movie critique ahead. Was Netflix’s original movie a flop as anticipated?…

January 10, 2018

Bitcoin Cryptocurrency Is Not as Secure as It Seems

Elizabeth Ivanecky, McMaster University

You should understand the risks of a decentralized digital currency network.…

January 5, 2018

9 TV Shows Perfect for Any Mother-Daughter Duo

Lizzy Spangler, University of North Texas

The family that binges together stays together.…

December 29, 2017

‘The Last Jedi’ Shakes Up the Star Wars Universe

Marissa Cortes, Stony Brook University

The newest installation in the franchise, ‘The Last Jedi,’ upends fan expectations with a number of both pleasant and unpleasant surprises, leaving the Star Wars fanbase divided over its success.…

December 29, 2017

The 9 Long-Awaited Movies to Look Out for in 2018

Lauren Lambert, Southeastern Louisiana University

From Marvel’s multitude of films to Disney’s 'A Wrinkle in Time,' astounding movies are planned for release this upcoming year.…

December 22, 2017

The Eighth Movie in the ‘Rocky’ Saga Just Got a New Director

Benny Diaz III, Southern New Hampshire University

Steven Caple Jr. taking over for 'Creed II' offers a promising future for the 'Rocky' franchise.…

December 21, 2017

All the Buzz Surrounding the 2018 Golden Globe Nominations

Eliana DuBosar, Florida State University

From snubs and surprise nominations to a knockout host and social activism, the upcoming Golden Globe Awards is sure to have it all.…

December 19, 2017

3 Television Episodes to Help You Celebrate the Holidays

Eliana DuBosar, Florida State University

It’s that time of year again, so make yourself some hot chocolate and get ready to binge some holiday specials from your favorite TV shows.…

December 15, 2017

Tarantino and ‘Star Trek’: A Match Made in Space

Benny Diaz III, Southern New Hampshire University

Quentin Tarantino wants to do “Star Trek”: What could the final frontier look like if it was directed by the King of Pulp Cinema?…

December 13, 2017

3 Reasons Why ‘American Vandal’ Should Be on Your Must-Watch List

Christian Zeitler, Carnegie Mellon

The mockumentary "American Vandal" has received high praise from viewers and it's most definitely worth watching at least the pilot of the series.…

December 12, 2017

3 Indie Movies That Could be Nominated for Best Picture

Benny Diaz III, Southern New Hampshire University

With the 90th Academy Awards ceremony just around the corner, here are a few Oscar maybes that might have flown under your radar.…

December 11, 2017

What Can Audiences Expect from ‘Avengers: Infinity War’?

Marissa Cortes, Stony Brook University

The trailer of the next big Avengers movie is just over two minutes long and here’s what every second of it means.…

December 5, 2017

3 Television Shows Every Aspiring Writer Should Watch

Eliana DuBosar, Florida State University

These television shows not only provide entertainment but also some inspiration and lessons every aspiring writer can learn from.…

December 5, 2017

Why Videographer Upasna Barath Is the Rookie of the Year

Carli Scalf, Ball State University

The North Central College student, author and serialized videographer for Tavi Gevinson's renowned girl-power publication is writing to survive.…

December 1, 2017

Is There Room for Black Horror in Hollywood?

Brandi Loving, St. Mary's University

Leave it to white privilege to find three jokes in 'Get Out' and call it a comedy.…

November 29, 2017

5 Awful Christmas Movies You Should Not Watch This December

Alyssa Cook, Ball State University

You better not pout, you better not cry, you better stay away from these movies and I'm telling you why: they're terrible and a waste of time.…

November 29, 2017

Which of These 3 Actors Will Replace Ben Affleck as Batman?

Benny Diaz III, Southern New Hampshire University

With actor Affleck’s turn as the Caped Crusader rumored to be ending, here’s a breakdown of the top three contenders for his replacement: Jake Gyllenhaal, Matthew Goode and Michael Fassbender.…

November 28, 2017

3 Unconventional Rom-Coms for Unconventional Romantics

Bethany Knickerbocker, Emerson College

If any of its tropes have finally started to wear thin (two complete opposites discovering they complete each other??), check out one of these slightly less traditional spins on the rom-com genre.…

November 28, 2017

The 5 Best Anime Shows for First-Time Watchers

Marissa Cortes, Stony Brook University

I promise that this list isn’t just every version of 'Naruto.'…

November 27, 2017

Why ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ Is Better Than Most Marvel Movies

Cheryl Sutton, Purdue University

Out of all of the Thor movies, the latest installation 'Ragnarok' was by far the best out of the series, and it's not for the reason you would expect.…

November 21, 2017