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Nostalgia vs. Disappointment: A Review of the ‘Gilmore Girls’ Netflix Reboot

Lindsey Davis, Iowa State University

I was so excited to finally reunite with the Gilmore gals, but Palladino’s reboot (and the famous four-word ending) left me confused and let down.…

December 1, 2016

The YouTube Book Club: How Booktubers Are Making Reading Cool Again

Kristian Porter, Northern Kentucky University

To reignite my love for reading, I turned to the most popular, knowledgeable Booktubers, and you should too!…

December 1, 2016

The Vicarious Thrill of Taking the Road Less Travel Vlogged

Riley Heruska, Austin College

YouTube stars armed with nothing more than a GoPro and a backpack have changed the way people, especially millennials, see the world.…

November 10, 2016

Why Donald Glover Will Make the Best Lando Calrissian

Michelle Criqui, James Madison University

Glover has everything that Williams brought to the original film, plus much, much more.…

November 9, 2016

You Heard It Here First: LinkedIn Is the New (and Improved) Facebook

Sofia Rivera, Simmons College

Say goodbye to embarrassing pictures and hello to jobs, cash and the unlimited validation of the skills and endorsements section.…

November 6, 2016

Why Chip and Joanna Gaines Are the Most Admirable Couple on TV

Lindsey Davis, Iowa State University

Come on, you know you can’t help but admit that Chip and Joanna are the king and queen of relationship goals.…

November 3, 2016

The Zombie Genre Isn’t Dead, Only ‘The Walking Dead’ Is

Joanne Paquin, Emerson College

'The Walking Dead' has devolved into a mess of gore galore and poor emotional development, but, believe it or not, it hasn’t killed the entire zombie genre.…

October 29, 2016

6 Spooky Shows to Binge-watch if You Weren’t Invited to the Halloween Party

Ashley Wertz, University of Pittsburgh

Don’t just throw away your Halloween night if you can’t find plans; sit back and (try to) relax while watching one of these six hair-raising TV shows.…

October 28, 2016

The Top 5 Creepiest Halloween Films to Give You Some Brand New Nightmares

August Wright, College of Charleston

Here are the five best movies to binge-watch for Halloween junkies who prefer a night in.…

October 22, 2016

The Unflinching Blackness of Netflix’s New Series, ‘Luke Cage’

Aliyah Thomas, Mount Saint Mary College

With both overt and subtle references to the contemporary politics of black life, Luke Cage brings some much-needed representation to the superhero spectrum.…

October 18, 2016

Augmented Reality Isn’t the Future. It’s the Stepping Stone into It

Mari Landgrebe, Texas State University

'Pokémon Go' has exposed the world to augmented reality, but such an immersive technology is more than just a game.…

October 12, 2016

Why Anime Films Will Always Be Superior to Live Action

Lucy Zhang, Duke University

Technological unemployment is sweeping the nation, and Hollywood is no exception.…

October 5, 2016

7 Tips for Hate-Watching Shitty Movies

Alec Esteban Cudmore, St. Edward’s University

From movie selection to snack pickings, here’s a list of seven tips to get the best out of your next hate-watching experience.…

October 1, 2016

How “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” Helped Me Understand Mental Illness

Joanne Paquin, Emerson College

Charlie from “Perks” will open your eyes to the struggles of dealing with mental illness.…

September 30, 2016

Why I Deleted Netflix and Hulu

Lindsey Davis, Iowa State University

Some things are just more important than my TV dates with Dwight Schrute.…

September 19, 2016

Does TV Really Rot Your Brain?

August Wright, College of Charleston

It’s time to change the channel on long-lived television misconceptions.…

September 19, 2016

The 5 Best Date Night Movies for Single People

Samantha Gross, Concordia University Irvine

You don’t need a date to sit on your couch.…

September 15, 2016

Why You Should Be Watching NBC’s ‘Superstore’

Lauren Grimaldi, Roosevelt University

NBC’s newest sitcom dives into the absurdity of big-box retail.…

September 12, 2016

What Happened to ‘Pokémon Go’?

Emily Suvannasankha, University of Central Florida

Come on, Niantic. Do you even want us to play anymore?…

September 11, 2016

In “The Get Down,” Netflix Nails the Birth of Hip Hop

Kevin Cordon, University of California at Irvine

Despite being overshadowed by other original series, “The Get Down” has a case for being the summer’s biggest hit.…

August 30, 2016

Television Is Dead; Long Live Television

Michelle Criqui, James Madison University

As streaming sites overtake cable in popularity, prepare for a new era of entertainment.…

August 27, 2016

‘Long Lost Family’ is a Tearjerking About-Face for TLC

Michelle Criqui, James Madison University

For a network with a history of callous exploitation, TLC’s new show captures genuine heartbreak, and does so with (relative) maturity.…

August 19, 2016

Netflix’s “The Little Prince” Will Leave You an Emotional Wreck

Katie Sanchez, University of Texas at San Antonio

The new animated film is perfect for clearing out your tear ducts.…

August 18, 2016

A Millennial’s Guide to the 4 Most Classic Nickelodeon Shows

Lindsey Davis, Iowa State University

The late '90s were a simpler time, filled with slime, orange soda and anatomically impossible head shapes.…

August 15, 2016

Why Did J.K. Rowling Make “The Cursed Child” a Screenplay?

Amy Garcia, Johns Hopkins University

By reducing the text to dialogue and scene direction, Rowling removed what made her writing special in the first place.…

August 15, 2016

‘Stranger Things’ is the Best New Show of the Summer

Samantha Gross, Concordia University Irvine

Its greatest strength? Accessibility—the series is scary enough to frighten, but buoyant enough to attract all types of viewers.…

August 14, 2016

3 Ways ‘Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’ Is Changing the Face of TV Comedy

Emily Suvannasankha, University of Central Florida

Wait till you see who plays the token hot guy.…

August 13, 2016

4 Animated Movies You Forgot About (That Aged Really Well)

Shiloh McKinnon, Reed College

Even though you loved them as a kid, you’ll like them even more now.…

August 11, 2016

A Defense of the Embattled “Batman vs. Superman” 

Shiloh McKinnon, Reed College

If critics were upset because the film failed to live up to their expectations, it was because they set the wrong expectations. …

August 4, 2016

Why College Students Will Always Love SpongeBob

Bri Griffith, Carlow University

The memes don't hurt.…

August 3, 2016