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Why ‘The Bachelor’ Is (Kind of) Empowering for Women

Kaitlyn Peterson, UCLA

For several of the contestants, being sent home in a limo was the best thing that ever happened to them.…

June 14, 2017

ABC’s ‘The Good Doctor’ Features an Autistic Lead, but Raises Concerns

Eric McInnis, Arcadia University

While the show aims to promote neurodiversity, it falls prey to some cringeworthy tropes.…

June 12, 2017

A Definitive Ranking of Wolverine’s Best Roles

Keegan Fornoff, Southeast Missouri State University

You might not have even realized that he made a cameo in some of these films.…

June 11, 2017

With ‘Wonder Woman,’ D.C. Finally Produces a Winner

Ben Seidel, St. Olaf College

It’s your move, Marvel.…

June 11, 2017

7 Reasons Why You Should See Movies in the Theater

Tatianna Salisbury, Northern Illinois University

From specialized booze to buttered popcorn, movie theaters provide an experience that can’t be rivaled.…

June 10, 2017

Here Are 5 Fresh TV Shows to Binge-Watch This Summer

Kathryn Parker, Fordham University

You may not have a summer job, but with all the shows you have to watch, you're certainly going to be busy.…

June 4, 2017

In Its Reboot, ‘Baywatch’ Finds Itself Needing Mouth-to-Mouth

Cady Cohen, University of Central Florida

Anchored by entertaining, but predictable performances from Johnson and Efron, the film finds itself drowning in its own clichés.…

June 1, 2017

In Season 3, ‘Jane the Virgin’ Navigates Gut-wrenching Drama with Finesse

Carli Scalf, Ball State University

After killing off Michael, the show managed to mature its tone without losing its character.…

June 1, 2017

The 5 Most Under-appreciated Horror Films on Netflix

Jordan Coughlin, Rowan University

If you're in the market for some deep cuts, check out these frightening gems.…

May 31, 2017

Award-winning Filmmaker Rachel Bass Makes ‘Fantasies That Represent People of Color’

Uwana Ikaiddi, University of Central Florida

Bass, a student at Chapman College and director of 'Black Magic,' is looking at racism through a different lens.…

May 31, 2017

Why Does the Horror Genre So Consistently Underachieved?

Ashley Wertz, University of Pittsburgh

The success of 'Get Out' didn't raise the bar for thrillers; it revealed how low that bar is set.…

May 25, 2017

Racism in the Film Industry

Galen Patterson, California State University, Fullerton

The rediscovery of silent films such as ‘Ramona’ and ‘The Daughter of Dawn’ prove how far Hollywood has come.…

May 22, 2017

The Brave New World of Marketing Through Memes

Eric McInnis, Arcadia University

Companies are trying more than ever to connect with consumers through the language of internet culture. But it's not easy.…

May 19, 2017

6 Reasons Why You Need to Watch ‘The Mindy Project’

Isabella Waldron, Scripps College

The show might have disappeared to the television graveyard of Hulu, but if you can steal a log-in code it's well worth your time.…

May 8, 2017

A Condensed History of Taiwanese Cinema

Jessie Yang, The University of Hong Kong

From its roots in New Taiwanese Cinema, to Ang Lee’s award-winning ‘Brokeback Mountain,’ the tiny island is making big waves in the film industry.…

May 1, 2017

Too Many Heroes

Eric McInnis, Arcadia University

Next year ushers in a wave of new superhero flicks, but the comic-book boom is going to backfire.…

April 27, 2017

Here’s to Hoping the Academy’s Rule Change on Animated Films Doesn’t Backfire

Eric McInnis, Arcadia University

Now, instead of having only animators vote for the Best Animated Film, anyone can. If you can't tell, this is not a good thing.…

April 21, 2017

The 4 Must-See Horror Films Being Rebooted This Fall

Cassidy Leslie, University of Nevada Reno

Later this year, a whole new generation will have the opportunity to be scared witless by Chucky, Michael Myers and creepy clowns.…

April 16, 2017

Why Netflix’s ’13 Reasons Why’ Is a Must See

Kristian Porter, Northern Kentucky University

By exploring the causes of a young girl's suicide, the show spotlights how significantly your actions can affect others.…

April 15, 2017

5 Throwback Flicks Every ’90s Kid Should Watch

Mary Kiser, Trident Technical College

I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that it's probably been too long since you last saw 'Homeward Bound.'…

April 6, 2017

4 Cancelled Shows That Are Still Worth a Watch

Ashley Wertz, University of Pittsburgh

Watching TV is all fun and games until your favorite series gets cancelled.…

April 5, 2017

The Shifting Focus of Film

Ben Zhang, Duke University

If the Oscars are any indication, the hottest Hollywood buzzword is 'representation,' and it's about time.…

April 5, 2017

‘GIRLS’ Season 6 and the Disappearance of My ‘Lena Dunham Phase’

Mattie Winowitch, Waynesburg University

In its final season, the HBO series has succeeded by capitalizing on its biggest criticisms.…

April 1, 2017

How ‘Fit to Fat to Fit’ Is Revolutionizing the Genre of Weight-Loss Shows

Kristina Fernandez, Florida State University

By making the trainers gain weight alongside their clients, ‘Fit to Fat to Fit’ better reflects the real struggle of weight loss.…

March 29, 2017

5 Underrated Throwback Films

D'Ariel Myrick, University of Georgia

These deep cuts will take you back to the golden era of early film.…

March 25, 2017

What Playboy’s Return to Nudity Means for Modern Sexuality

Kayla Kibbe, Connecticut College

In the eyes of Cooper Hefner, ‘Playboy’ and its nudity are bastions of self-expression that have empowered women for decades. How wrong is he?…

March 24, 2017

Hugh Jackman’s ‘Logan’ Redefines the Classic Superhero Movie

Miguel Robles, University of Colorado Denver

Jackman's portrayal of Logan/Wolverine is a refreshing, albeit gory, twist on the classic superhero universe.…

March 20, 2017

After ‘Logan,’ What’s Next for the X-Men?

Eric McInnis, Arcadia University

Films like 'Logan' and 'Deadpool' have changed the superhero genre, meaning a world of new opportunities for future flicks.…

March 18, 2017

Can the Chinese Film Industry Overtake Hollywood?

Jessie Yang, The University of Hong Kong

With a potential audience of more than 1.3 billion, the economic powerhouse has decided to set its sights on movies.…

March 16, 2017

Live-Action Disney Films Are Ruining the Magic

Kristina Fernandez, Florida State University

If you’re a nostalgic nineties child, it’s going to be hard to accept Disney’s new-generation remakes.…

March 9, 2017