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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

the kardashians lined up against a dark backdrop

Here’s How Hulu Has Been Keeping Up With ‘The Kardashians’

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

Viewers are only one season into the new series and the drama is nonstop.…

July 2, 2022

‘Crimes of the Future’ Is a Distinctly Queer Film

Maria Merlo, Eastern Michigan University

Cronenberg’s newest movie imagines a future where we say goodbye to vibrators, and hello to bone-saws.…

July 1, 2022

In an article about the video game The Last of Us, an illustration of the main characters

How ‘The Last of Us’ Changed How PlayStation Told Stories

Christian Simon, Kutztown University

Joel and Ellie’s story defined a whole generation of video game narratives.…

July 1, 2022

An illustration of the Running Up That Hill album.

‘Stranger Things’ Shows the Influence of Media on Music

Avery Heeringa, Columbia College Chicago

The show's influence on the renewed popularity of Kate Bush's 'Running Up That Hill' is just one of many examples of television, film and social media determining what we listen to.…

June 30, 2022

An illustration of the new Starfield cover.

Bethesda’s Newest Game ‘Starfield’ Has Shocking Gameplay Features

Janey Schmidt, Columbia College Chicago

Could there be a better game than Skyrim or Fallout? This game may be coming for them.…

June 30, 2022

'Squid Game' reality TV show is coming soon

‘Squid Game’ Reality TV Show Is Coming to Netflix

Morgan Thomas, Wayne State University

In the competition series, 456 contestants will play children's games for a chance to win a record-breaking $4.56 million prize.…

June 29, 2022

Did ‘First Kill’ Really Kill It? What the Series Got Right Versus Wrong

Aunna Beranek, Columbia College Chicago

Since the lesbian vampire show’s release last week, audiences have mixed feelings about its success.…

June 29, 2022

Stay Out of the Water: Five Shark Movies To Compromise Your Summer Plans

Megan Miller, Arizona State University

Summer is the perfect season for horror fans to indulge in some scary shark movies.…

June 29, 2022

Online Games That Mobile Users Can Test Their Math Skills On

Daniel Reed

Numbers are everywhere, whether you notice them or not.…

June 29, 2022

An illustration of a few popular anime characters

The Fall 2022 Anime Season Is Set To Have the Biggest Release Schedule Yet

Emily Sweeney, Quinnipiac University

Why are fans so excited and what popular series are set to release new seasons?…

June 29, 2022

The Most Popular Online Games Around the World

Daniel Reed

People in different places enjoy playing different things.…

June 29, 2022

Final Fantasy XVI Won’t Repeat Square Enix’s Past Mistakes

Maximilian Padilla-Rodriguez, Florida Atlantic University

The newest entry in the long-running franchise has yet to release, but it's already overcome its developer’s greatest flaws.…

June 28, 2022

An illustration of the newest actors to Doctor who, Ncuti Gatwa and Yasmin Finney

‘Doctor Who’ Has Found Its New Doctor and Companion in Ncuti Gatwa and Yasmin Finney

Virginia Beall, Elon University

The new actors signal a shift in the classic BBC television show.…

June 27, 2022

An illustration of the main characters from Jurassic World Dominion

‘Jurassic World Dominion’ Fumbles the Franchise’s Identity

Niall Calvert, Wesleyan University

The once-beloved franchise comes to an anticlimactic conclusion in a schlocky summer blockbuster that painfully breaks from what made its predecessors great.…

June 27, 2022

Doja Cat, the singer of lead single 'Vegas'

Doja Cat’s ‘Vegas’ Makes a Statement in the ‘Elvis’ Biopic

Cassandra Jenkins, Temple University

The new single and its music video pay homage to Big Mama Thornton, who — unbeknownst to most — originally recorded 'Hound Dog.'…

June 27, 2022

In an article about "The Bachelorette", an illustration of three women and a missing woman silhouette

‘The Bachelorette’ Still Lacks Proper Asian American Representation

Megan Garcia, Arizona State University

In its nearly 20-year run, ABC’s reality dating show again falls short on Asian American representation in its upcoming summer season.…

June 26, 2022

A Guide to Instagram Live or How to Make Your IG Live Stream Get More Views

Daniel Reed

Get people to watch you on IG Live.…

June 26, 2022

‘The Deep End’: The Rise of Teal Swan and Toxic Spiritual Teachings

Maria Merlo, Eastern Michigan University

This docuseries tells the story of a spiritual teacher whose narcissism may cost her everything.…

June 25, 2022

TikTok’s Obsession With Miles Teller Has Given a Boost to ‘Top Gun: Maverick’

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

The actor has quite literally soared and landed safely into our hearts.…

June 25, 2022

A screenshot of Barry shows two men in a car with a girl on the roof.

‘Barry’ Season 3 Reminds Viewers That Hitmen Are People, Too

Kirk Chamberlain, Marist College

The newest season of the show loads up all of its best qualities with deeper and darker themes, leaving the series hitting harder than ever.…

June 25, 2022

An article on Star Wars has a drawing of two jedi fighting with light sabers and Obi-Wan Kenobi staring in the background.

‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Offers a Chance To Again Re-Evaluate the Prequels

Alina Edwards, Wellesley College

Disney should remember what made the original films so successful instead of remaking the same plot over and over.…

June 24, 2022

A depiction of the potential new graphics for Call of Duty: Modern Duty II

Modern Warfare II’s New Trailer Leaves Many Excited

Janey Schmidt, Columbia College Chicago

Does this reboot have something new to offer to the Call of Duty franchise?…

June 24, 2022

Record Labels’ New Fixation on TikTok Is Prompting Backlash From Artists

Morgan Thomas, Wayne State University

To the dismay of some musicians, recording companies are increasingly demanding that they regularly post on the platform to boost sales.…

June 24, 2022

In an article about the show "The Boys" and their newest villain, Homelander, a screencap of the character in his super suit.

‘The Boys’ Reinvented Homelander, and It’s Ingenious

Christian Simon, Kutztown University

Few villains are as intimidating as this reimagined and twisted version of Superman.…

June 24, 2022

Explore the Best Sites To Buy Twitch Viewers and Chatters for Instant Boost

Daniel Reed

Become a famous streamer in your niche by investing in the best sites to buy Twitch viewers and chatters and never regret your decision.…

June 24, 2022

The Youthful ‘Ms. Marvel’ Could Have Some Implications for the MCU’s Audience

Tori Rose, Spartanburg Methodist College

The show brings a new liveliness to the franchise, but will fans take it as seriously as the others?…

June 23, 2022

5 Best Sites To Buy Instagram Comments 2022 (100% Real & Safe)

Daniel Reed

A lot of people want to be famous and successful, but the competition is rising on the internet every day. This article discusses how to buy Instagram comments and likes, for a faster rate of…

June 23, 2022