‘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
Kindle Unlimited Book Recommendations for the Cash-Strapped Student Aunna Beranek, Columbia College Chicago Reading on a budget has never been easier!… August 24, 2022
‘Smile’ Is a Unique, Refreshing Horror Film Coming to Theaters Soon Morgan Thomas, Wayne State University Everything you need to know about the cast, plot, trailer and director of the psychological thriller before its September debut.… August 24, 2022
The Art of the Crossover: When It Goes Right, and When It Goes Wrong Braden Beck, California State Channel Islands Are they merely cash grabs for greedy Hollywood studios, or are they passion projects that do justice to characters and honor fans?… August 24, 2022
‘Thirteen Lives’ Dramatizes a Chilling True Story Megan Garcia, Arizona State University The film is a riveting, biographical story that is based on the 2018 Tham Luang cave rescue of a young soccer team and their coach.… August 23, 2022
Top Canadian Apps for Everyday Life Daniel Reed These applications can be of immense assistance during the course of your day.… August 23, 2022
Discovery+ and HBO Max Merger Signals a Bigger Trend for Streaming Services Emily Elizabeth Louie, American University The decision to combine the two companies has shaken up the industry, but do the benefits outweigh the risks?… August 22, 2022
‘Never Have I Ever’ Season 3 Sees Character Growth From Everyone Cassandra Jenkins, Temple University Mindy Kaling’s teen drama series has returned to Netflix, and fans can't wait to see what drama Devi will find herself in this year.… August 22, 2022
Top 5 ‘Winx Club’ Inspired Theories for ‘Fate: The Winx Saga’ Virginia Beall, Elon University What does the Otherworld have in store for Season 2 of ‘Fate: The Winx Saga’ this September?… August 22, 2022
Will Arcades Survive the Post-Pandemic Gaming Industry? Maximilian Padilla-Rodriguez, Florida Atlantic University After years of decline culminated in numerous closures after 2020, many question whether the industry will ever recover from its recent losses.… August 22, 2022
Are Anime Adaptations Doomed To Fail? Christian Simon, Kutztown University Live-action adaptations of anime have always disappointed and show no signs of changing.… August 20, 2022
Instagram’s Identity Crisis Continues Unabated Kwami Maranga, Binghamton University Recent changes to the app’s layout and its newfound emphasis on video content reveal the social media platform’s lack of focus.… August 20, 2022
Shelving ‘Batgirl’ Is a Step Backward For Everyone Ashley Hagan, Virginia Commonwealth University Keeping the female protagonist in the Bat Cave risks starting a troubling trend.… August 19, 2022
Channel 5 Is the New Man on the Street Maria Merlo, Eastern Michigan University One man, a microphone, a big suit, and even bigger dreams.… August 19, 2022
‘Bullet Train’ Offers Something Novel But Fails To Follow Through Alina Edwards, Wellesley College Brad Pitt’s bloody action comedy proposes a new kind of hero but is bogged down by a predictable plot. Still, one thing’s for sure: This train ride will keep you glued to your seat.… August 19, 2022
Netflix’s ‘Trainwreck: Woodstock ‘99’ Will Leave Viewers Disgusted Megan Miller, Arizona State University In the streaming platform's latest documentary, viewers will see just how awful the music festival scene can be.… August 18, 2022
The Arrowverse Is Coming to a Close, Prompting Sadness — and Relief Tori Rose, Spartanburg Methodist College With the upcoming final season of 'The Flash,' the shared superhero universe will come to a bittersweet end, leaving fans with a mix of emotions.… August 18, 2022
Marvel Phase Five Releases Ranked by How Excited Fans Are Emily Sweeney, Quinnipiac University But wait, there's more.… August 17, 2022
The Scandal of the Season: Netflix Sues ‘Bridgerton the Musical’ Creators Aunna Beranek, Columbia College Chicago Drama on drama.… August 17, 2022
Pink Sauce: The TikTok Trend’s Rise, Fall and Possible Redemption Braden Beck, California State Channel Islands Now that the dust has (seemingly) settled, let’s talk about the mysterious sauce that's dominating social media.… August 17, 2022
How Video Games Are Becoming Cinematic Daniel Reed The medium is making leaps and bounds.… August 17, 2022
‘Spy × Family’ and ‘Love Is War’: Rom-Coms for People Who Hate Rom-Coms Maximilian Padilla-Rodriguez, Florida Atlantic University With their creative premises and unorthodox executions, these romantic comedies revitalize the genre for a broader audience.… August 16, 2022
Is the New Marilyn Monroe Film ‘Blonde’ Really a Biopic? Vanessa Rivera, James Madison University This upcoming film based on the Hollywood star garnered criticism already. Is it unfounded or justified?… August 16, 2022
The Music of Imagination: A Look at John Williams’ Soundscapes Niall Calvert, Wesleyan University Hollywood’s most imaginative and prolific composer is putting down the baton after 70 years of creating cinema’s most memorable soundtracks.… August 16, 2022
Top Movies About Fake News and Propaganda Daniel Reed It's incredibly pervasive, so of course there will be a few films about it.… August 15, 2022
5 Reasons Why You Should Ditch Instagram and Retreat to Tumblr Maria Merlo, Eastern Michigan University No more follower counts or influencers hawking scam products; Tumblr is the place to truly be yourself.… August 14, 2022
San Diego’s Comic-Con Proves the MCU Is Getting Too Big Ashley Hagan, Virginia Commonwealth University It’s time to step away from the universe that’s expanded too much for its own good.… August 14, 2022
‘The Gray Man’ Shows Netflix’s Love Affair With Mediocre Movies Alina Edwards, Wellesley College The streaming giant’s recent release is a frustratingly dull action film, starring two actors who have given much, much better performances.… August 13, 2022
The Success of MultiVersus Proves That Smash Bros. Has Competition Christian Simon, Kutztown University The newest title from Warner Bros. is making waves, and it’s just getting started.… August 13, 2022
‘Not Okay’ Exposes the Ugly Truth Behind Social Media Culture Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge Teased on TikTok, this new film will challenge viewers' expectations.… August 13, 2022
What Is a Virtual Reality Casino, and How Does It Work? Daniel Reed Feel like you're really there, all without leaving home.… August 13, 2022