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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

Can We Agree That Live-Action Is Getting Boring?

Eric McInnis, Arcadia University

Disney Studios is trying to "top pigs with pigs" with their new live-action movies, and while it's working in the box office, it's not working for some animation fans.…

March 8, 2017

Netflix Series "Chef's Table" Will Cook Up a Foodie in Anyone

There Has Never Been a Better Food Show Than ‘Chef’s Table’

Isabella Waldron, Scripps College

A work of art in itself, the series showcases the diversity of stories and characters in the world of food.…

March 5, 2017

7 Must-See Romance Movies Starring Black Actors

Valarie Kiel, Texas State University

If you're tired of Hollywood's white-washing, here is a list of romance flicks that celebrate diverse casts.…

March 4, 2017

10 Films the Academy Awards Overlooked for an Oscar

Eric McInnis, Arcadia University

If you can make a movie about a farting corpse watchable, you deserve some kind of award.…

March 1, 2017

The Oscars Mean More Than Just the Dresses

Why the Oscars Continue to Include the Boring Awards

Ben Zhang, Duke University

Except for Michael Bay productions, most films take a village, and that village has feelings too.…

March 1, 2017

‘John Wick: Chapter 2’ Is a Coroner’s Paradise

Tyler Fitch, Florida State University

In “Wick,” Keanu Reeves plays a supporting role to gracefully captured carnage.…

February 27, 2017

M. Night Shyamalan’s Newest Movie Perpetuates the Stigma Surrounding Mental Disorders

Mary Kiser, Trident Technical College

M. Night Shyamalan’s blockbuster comes at a price more expensive than a movie ticket.…

February 26, 2017

Leonardo DiCaprio: From Wolf of Wall Street to Wolf Conservationist

Isabella Waldron, Scripps College

DiCaprio's involvement in telling the remarkable story of a Yellowstone wolf is a reminder that celebrities can use their fame for good.…

February 22, 2017

Management Information Systems Major Andrew Watts Is the Future of Social Media

MIS Major Andrew Watts Is the Future of Social Media

Ben Zhang, Duke University

From Twitter to Snapchat, the UT student is ready to revolutionize communication in the social media industry.…

February 21, 2017

The ‘Archie’ Reboot with a ‘Twin Peaks’ Twist

Ashley Wertz, University of Pittsburgh

The new series 'Riverdale' spins the 'Archie' comics into a crime series.…

February 20, 2017

10 February Feel-Good Films

Alicia Drier, Roosevelt University

In the heart of February, when you might be knee-deep in snow and stranded indoors, check out these feel-good movies to lift your spirits.…

February 19, 2017

The 6 Best Movies from the 2017 Sundance Film Festival

Payton Ramey, University of Central Florida

From humor-filled absurdities to mysterious, cosmic horrors, the Sundance Film Festival went above and beyond this year.…

February 14, 2017

Fifty Shades of Psychology

Quintara Hatten, University of South Carolina-Columbia

The 'Fifty Shades of Grey' film series proves more than a sappy romance, as it raises questions of underlying abuse and psychological desire.…

February 13, 2017

The Magicians: When Fantasy Becomes Relatable

Kara Mercer, Northern Illinois University

It’s hard enough maintaining a dean’s list-worthy GPA in college, let alone running a magical world and defeating mystical beasts.…

February 13, 2017

Appreciating Violet Baudelaire: The Forgotten Female Protagonist

Uwana Ikaiddi, University of Central Florida

Though overlooked at the series’ initial release, Violet’s role as a strong, nuanced protagonist is finally garnering the recognition it deserves.…

February 1, 2017

YouTuber Katherine Berry Talks the Business of Balancing Internet Fame

Josephine Werni, University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Berry has built a massive fan base with her college-lifestyle channel, 'Katherout.'…

January 28, 2017

Why Superhero Movies Need the ‘Power Rangers’

Mari Landgrebe, Texas State University

The Mighty Morphin teens hope to rescue the world from exhaustive franchises.…

January 26, 2017

The 4 Most Important LGBTQ Films of 2016

Terry Nguyen, University of Southern California

Despite a frustrating election, these films and television shows helped ensure a positive future for queer representation in cinema.…

January 12, 2017

Why You Should Tune in to Netflix’s Reboot of ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’

Michelle Criqui, James Madison University

Everything, from the episodic format, superior acting and involvement of Snicket himself, suggests that the show won't get off to a bad beginning.…

January 12, 2017

Television Is Barely Getting Bi: Why Bi-Visibility Is Important

Kristian Porter, Northern Kentucky University

Bisexual representation on television is necessary for better understanding the orientation, as well as for the well-being of those who identify.…

January 6, 2017

What Computer-Animated Actors Mean for the Future of Film

Alec Esteban Cudmore, St. Edward’s University

Does the successful recreation of Grand Moff Tarkin and Princess Leia in “Rogue One” signal the removal of actors from acting?…

January 5, 2017

Why Are So Many Video Games Being Made Into Movies?

Mari Landgrebe, Texas State University

With the release of movies such as “Assassin’s Creed” and “World of Warcraft,” the game-to-film trend is proving both durable and lucrative—but why?…

December 31, 2016

HBO’s ‘Westworld’ Examines Artificial Intelligence and the Final Frontier

Ashley Wertz, University of Pittsburgh

The series showcases both ends of the human psyche, from brutality to conscience, and is beautifully complex as a result.…

December 16, 2016

Serialized ‘South Park’: A Reflection on the Iconic Show’s 20th Season

Daniel Wilcox, University of Texas at San Antonio

The show’s switch to serialized storytelling wasn’t a total disappointment, but we can all agree that its classic, standalone episodes are far superior.…

December 15, 2016