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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

Vincent Gallo Remains the King of Controversy

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

A retrospective on the actor and director, who is just as known for his series of shocking actions as his actual work.…

September 30, 2022

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We Don’t Need Another ‘Peter Pan’ Remake

Maria Merlo, Eastern Michigan University

Disney has been milking the live-action remakes, but some classics should be left in the past.…

September 29, 2022

A screenshot of Brendan Fraser from "The Whale"

Brendan Fraser Has Made a Comeback After Years Out of the Limelight

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

After facing years of private and professional struggles, the actor is making a well-deserved return to cinema.…

September 29, 2022

PC Games That Will Definitely Make You Cry

Daniel Reed

If you like games with an unusual and touching story, this list is for you. The top titles will make you feel a little bit sad and think about essential things.…

September 29, 2022

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Hulu’s ‘Wedding Season’ Is the Perfect Fun Mess

Megan Garcia, Arizona State University

The platform's genre-defying show chaotically serves up entertainment.…

September 28, 2022

‘Barbarian’ Is the Ideal Subversive Horror Flick To Start the Season

Braden Beck, California State Channel Islands

In this film, an Airbnb mishap is only the start of the nightmare.…

September 28, 2022

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Marvel’s Newest Phase Is in Trouble

Tori Rose, Spartanburg Methodist College

Whether it's too many new films and shows, underdeveloped new characters or too many out-of-place jokes, its latest wave of movies may be bringing down the MCU.…

September 27, 2022

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‘She-Hulk’ Exposes the MCU’s Difficulty With Using Villains to Their Full Potential

Kwami Maranga, Binghamton University

The Disney+ series reveals an underlying issue with the cinematic universe's treatment of its antagonists — they are killed off much too quickly.…

September 26, 2022

What Happened to Sonic the Hedgehog?

Christian Simon, Kutztown University

The franchise’s recipe for success is instead a fast track to failure.…

September 25, 2022

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‘SNL’ Can’t Stop Bleeding and There Is No Apparent Cure

Niall Calvert, Wesleyan University

Sketch comedy’s most popular television program is faltering and its network doesn’t know what to do.…

September 24, 2022

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BeReal Reflects Social Media’s Renewed Push for Authenticity

Vanessa Rivera, James Madison University

The app is premised on transparency, which appears to be a common theme among other platforms as of late.…

September 24, 2022

Criticize Harry Styles’ Acting Skills, Not His Wardrobe

Maria Merlo, Eastern Michigan University

The musician is becoming the artist people love to hate. His fashion doesn’t deserve the criticism, but his acting skills definitely do.…

September 24, 2022

5 Life Lessons Learned From ‘Doctor Who’

Emily Elizabeth Louie, American University

Each episode of the timeless science-fiction classic contains meaningful lessons, subtle and unsubtle, that can help form better people for those willing to listen.…

September 23, 2022

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‘Lost in Yonkers’ Depicts the Heartache of Intergenerational Trauma

Saba Bazzi, Wayne State University

The play-turned-film offers an authentic example of what happens when pain is passed down through generations.…

September 23, 2022

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Genshin Impact Version 3.0 Offers Tons of New Features

Cassandra Jenkins, Temple University

The update introduces players to a new region, the final of the seven elements in Teyvat, an array of new characters and much more.…

September 22, 2022

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4 Reasons To Watch ‘Love in the Villa’

Morgan Thomas, Wayne State University

The Netflix original uses its talented cast and beautiful Italian setting to enchant its viewers.…

September 22, 2022

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‘Don’t Worry Darling’ Might Be Mediocre, but the Drama That Comes With It Isn’t

Jo Stephens, Georgetown University

A lot of people seem more interested in the behind-the-scenes tension than the actual film itself.…

September 21, 2022

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South Korea Is Keeping Original Cinematic Storytelling Alive

Alina Edwards, Wellesley College

Over the past few years, cinephiles have become increasingly distressed by how often Hollywood employs overused plots. South Korean films, in contrast, thrive when it comes to creativity. What can Hollywood learn from these movies?…

September 21, 2022

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6 Foreign Films That Will Let You Immerse Yourself in a Different Culture

Megan Miller, Arizona State University

Travel around the globe with this list of movies.…

September 20, 2022

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Looking Back at How ‘Confessions of a Shopaholic’ Unpacked Important Topics

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

Here is a retrospective on one of Hollywood’s most underrated rom-coms from the early 2000s.…

September 20, 2022

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It’s Time To Bring Back Sly Cooper

Christian Simon, Kutztown University

One of Sony’s greatest mascots has hibernated for far too long.…

September 20, 2022

How Legit Are Mobile Games?

Janey Schmidt, Columbia College Chicago

Move over PC.…

September 19, 2022

The Underappreciated Game Series ‘Klonoa’ Deserves More Attention

Braden Beck, California State Channel Islands

Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series is the first release in the video game franchise since 2008, and it has brought back a character and world that many players will love.…

September 18, 2022