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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

7 Heartwarming Animated Short Films for a Relaxing Evening

Kathleen Danielson, Carleton College

Spoiler alert: Everyone gets a happy ending.…

October 13, 2017

4 Shows You Need to Binge Watch on Netflix This Month

Sydney Jennings, University of Connecticut

While navigating the complex world of online television, consider putting these shows on your map.…

October 12, 2017

Pennywise Gets an F in Being a Villain

Brandi Loving, St. Mary's University

Hear me out here.…

October 9, 2017

Not Everyone Is Excited About These ’80s Remakes

Benny Diaz III, Southern New Hampshire University

Could these cult classics grace the big screen once again?…

October 7, 2017

Why You Should Watch ‘Old Lady’ Shows

Carli Scalf, Ball State University

Making an effort to consume and support media about women of all ages benefits everyone.…

September 21, 2017

The 3 Best Shark Movies on Netflix

Terrica Singletary, Southern New Hampshire University

Because at some point in your life, you're going to need to know this.…

September 18, 2017

Movies That Provide the Script on How to Treat People

Terrica Singletary, Southern New Hampshire University

As prejudice continues to be on the rise, everyone should slow down and re-watch some of the amazing films that show audiences the way to come together.…

September 15, 2017

‘Elena of Avalor’ is Disney’s First Latina Princess

Marissa Cortes, Stony Brook University

Disney’s recent history of introducing new, diverse characters has produced their first Latina princess.…

September 15, 2017

3 Disabled YouTubers You Should Be Watching

August Pritchett, Armstrong State University

These people make talking about their disabilities seriously entertaining.…

September 14, 2017

Large Turnout for ‘It’ Holds Box Office Record for Horror

Abbey Slattery, Northwestern College

Stephen King’s 30-year-old story floats on.…

September 14, 2017

The Negative Effects Social Media Can Have on Relationships

Cady Cohen, University of Central Florida

Are millennials spending too much time checking their social media accounts and not enough time interacting face-to-face?…

September 14, 2017

Throwback Disney Channel Original Movies From The Early 2000s

Cady Cohen, University of Central Florida

Motion picture movies produced today can’t compete with the quality of the DCOMs from the 2000s.…

September 14, 2017

The 5 Most Anticipated Upcoming Superhero Movies

Devon Hodge, Western Washington University

From Marvel’s 'Black Panther' to DC’s 'Justice League,' a guide to five of the most wildly anticipated superhero films coming out in late 2017 and 2018.…

September 14, 2017

MoviePass vs AMC and the Future of Theaters

Abbey Slattery, Northwestern College

$10 a month for a movie a day? Sign me up.…

September 12, 2017

The Top 5 ‘Rick and Morty’ Episodes Ever

Daniel DeAngelo, University of Tampa

Whether you’re a long-time fan or just getting into the show, these five episodes will get you riggity-riggity-wrecked, son!…

September 9, 2017

3 Non-English Films That Will Make You Forget You’re Reading Subs

Bria Jones, Georgia Southern University

It’s time to broaden your movie horizons.…

September 8, 2017

Has ‘Game of Thrones’ Improved Its Treatment of Female Characters Since Season 1?

Kathryn Parker, Fordham University

Season 7 has been exciting, erratic and utterly spectacular, but has it paid off the character development for its female leads?…

September 6, 2017

4 Films That Will Make You Cry

Megan Schnese, University of Alaska, Anchorage

If you ever feel the need to get your cry on, these four films will for sure get the tears flowing.…

August 31, 2017

5 Underrated Disney Movies that Deserve More Recognition

Lauren Clohessy, Northern Illinois University

Some of these movies are so under-appreciated that you may not have even heard of them.…

August 31, 2017

Should You Feel Guilty About Enjoying Classic Films That Are Borderline Offensive?

August Pritchett, Armstrong State University

If an offensive film were released today, is it possible to enjoy it despite shortcomings?…

August 31, 2017

Will a Disney Streaming Service Actually Be Successful?

Cherie Litvin, Binghamton University

Now that several media companies have plans to launch their own streaming services, cable is beginning to look a lot more attractive.…

August 30, 2017

2 Disney Movies That Deserve Live-Action Remakes

Terrica Singletary, Southern New Hampshire University

Let ‘Atlantis: The Lost Empire’ and ‘Treasure Planet’ live.…

August 29, 2017

The Weirdest Reasons Movies Have Been Banned Around the World

Daniel DeAngelo, University of Tampa

There’s nothing unusual about censors going overboard, but these films were outlawed for some truly bizarre reasons.…

August 29, 2017

What to Expect From ‘The Defenders’

Marissa Cortes, Stony Brook University

Does the show live up to the hype of previous Marvel Netflix series?…

August 28, 2017

Innovative Movie Studio A24 Is the Future of the Film Industry

Eric McInnis, Arcadia University

The indie production company made famous by 'Moonlight' has become a safe haven for cutting-edge flicks and new-age marketing.…

August 25, 2017

For Producers, ‘The Dark Tower’ Is a Cautionary Tale

Ben Seidel, St. Olaf College

Why the Stephen King novel flopped on the silver screen, but will thrive in its television adaptation.…

August 23, 2017

‘The Dark Tower’ Movie Is Fantastically Underwhelming

Daniel DeAngelo, University of Tampa

The $60 million adaptation of the Steven King series is all kinds of mediocre.…

August 21, 2017

The Top 5 Serial Killer Movies, Ranked

Keegan Fornoff, Southeast Missouri State University

Whether real or fiction, some of the greatest Hollywood productions have been centered around protagonists with…questionable hobbies.…

August 16, 2017

Nickelodeon Splats Back onto TV with Some Old Favorites

Eric McInnis, Arcadia University

Last month at Comic-Con, the cable channel revealed the first footage of the soon-to-be-revived 'Hey Arnold' and 'Rocko’s Modern Life,' and '90s kids couldn't be happier.…

August 16, 2017