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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

Halo characters and an X-Box controller.

Paramount Plus’ ‘Halo’—Losing its Wings

Kyle A. McLaughlin, Elizabethtown College

This article will feature the upcoming second season of “Halo” and analyze the discontinuity the previous season had with its fanbase.…

February 12, 2024

The Latin Lover Is Back and He Has A “Mustache Goatee Combo”

Roberto Soto

Your crush is a dud with a good barber and colonizer genes and your interest in him is based on a hollow perception of Latinidad. Oops! …

February 9, 2024

In this article, about what Ridley Scott's classic film "Alien" says about society's relationship with young women, two figures sit against a dark background. A young woman with olive skin and dark hair gazes absent-mindedly in the distance. A xenomorph hovers over her shoulder, baring its teeth in a snarl, as its sharp, knife-like tail looms over her shoulder. Green light of a rather pallor variant shines over their skin, like the light of an emergency alarm.

What 1979’s ‘Alien’ says About Humanity’s Relationship with Sexuality

Hamad Naroze, Hunter College

Exploring what Ridley Scott's "Alien" tells us about humanity’s "protective" relationship over women.…

February 8, 2024

‘You Don’t Own Me’: The Advertisement Taking TikTok By Storm

Sarah Erin, Brooklyn College

The newfound fame of an iconic song through advertising sparks conversation around sexuality. Objectification in media.…

February 8, 2024

Woman giving an anatomical heart to someone while a crowd watches and records on their phones.

‘Single’s Inferno,’ Relationships and Beauty for the Audience

Mariana Vaca, Lake Forest College

Audiences react to the latest season of ‘Single’s Inferno’ and find comfort in the interpersonal drama that ensues.…

February 7, 2024

Illustration of Iron Man with tomatoes in the background.

Overexposure or a Decline in Quality—How Marvel is Losing Its Audience

Kyle A. McLaughlin, Elizabethtown College

Stan Lee’s Marvel Cinematic Universe and its plethora of iconic costumed characters has hit a snag in recent years.…

February 6, 2024

In this article, about how the 2024 remake of Tina Fey's "Mean Girls" fails to live up to the standards set by the original, a blonde woman with a black coat and a necklace of beads gives a smug smirk at the audience with a shadow lying over half her face against a blurred-out background of a brown hallway with blue lockers.

Did We Really Need a Remake of Mean Girls?

Vera Pavlovich, Loyola University Maryland

Over 20 years since the original release of Mean Girls (2004), Tina Fey remakes the Rom-Com classic with a musical twist.…

February 6, 2024

Survivors Are People Too: The Reality Behind Reality TV’s Biggest Show

Havilah Sciabbarrasi, Florida State University

The way the long-standing program has dealt with sexuality, gender and racial issues reminds us that our primetime television is someone else’s reality. …

February 3, 2024

Love for Lucy Runs Deep in “50 First Dates”

Christine Bardos, Santa Clara University

For the characters in the beloved 2000s rom-com, nothing can get in the way of their love for Lucy. Not even her damaged temporal lobe.…

January 31, 2024

‘Masters Of The Air’ Takes Flight and Lands Safely In Viewers’ Hearts

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

The Tom Hanks and Stephen Speilberg project has finally taken off to new heights in this World War II-inspired miniseries.…

January 26, 2024

In this article about the similarities between "The Talented Mr. Ripley" and "Saltburn," for men with dark hair, stare brooding at the camera in a black and white grayscale. In the background, a pink monochromatic printing of a large, old home.

The Parallels Between ‘The Talented Mr. Ripley’ and ‘Saltburn’

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

Though years apart in the making, the films have noticeable similarities. …

January 20, 2024

The Decade-Defining Fashion & Hair in “Star Trek”

Sydney Chastain, Florida State University

How each series reflects the style trends of the 60s, 80s, 90s, and the future.…

January 19, 2024

I’m Trying to Decipher the Target Audience of 2023 ‘Wonka’

Sophie Serage, University of Massachusetts, Boston

If it's not for the kids, teenagers or the parents? Who wants to "Discover how Willy became Wonka?"…

January 18, 2024

Blockbuster vs. Netflix: Who’s Really Going to Win?

Natalie VanHecke, University of Texas at Dallas

In a digital age of media, how should we handle our favorite shows getting taken down?…

January 18, 2024

The Brilliance of Amy Sherman-Palladino’s Leading Ladies in Television

Noah Hernandez, University of Texas at San Antonio

Insights into two of TV’s most beloved female leads, Lorelai Gilmore and Miriam Maisel.…

January 17, 2024

‘Easy A’—The Defining High School Rom-Com of the 2010s?

Julia Ray, Northern Arizona University

“Sixteen Candles,” “Clueless,” “Mean Girls,” and… what?…

January 16, 2024

The Genius of ‘Trolls Band Together’

Julia Ray, Northern Arizona University

Is the latest 'Trolls' sequel really just another typical kid’s movie, or does it have more to offer?…

January 12, 2024

BBC’s Merlin Was a Great Unconventional Hero

Sydney Chastain, Florida State University

The 2008 fantasy series owes its charm to a clumsy, expressive protagonist.…

January 10, 2024

A Decade in Cinema: Revisiting Movies That Turn 10 in 2024

Karla D. Galvan, The University of Texas at San Antonio

The year 2014 saw the release of films that will go down in cinematic history.…

January 10, 2024

‘The Iron Claw’ Deserves All The Awards And So Much More Hype

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

The tragic true story of a wrestling family as seen through a spectacular cast. …

January 8, 2024

TikTok’s Domestic Dream: Stay-at-Home Moms

Karla D. Galvan, The University of Texas at San Antonio

TikTok stay-at-home moms construct a narrative of domestic bliss, perfect parenting, and enviable lifestyles that shapes perceptions of modern motherhood.…

January 6, 2024

Hallmark: The Great Greeting Card Giant

Sydney Chastain, Florida State University

From small beginnings to great success, Hallmark stays attached to its roots.…

December 30, 2023

The Rickroll Effect

Julia Ray, Northern Arizona University

Rickrolling is a popular meme that has inspired other similar memes.…

December 28, 2023

The Legend Of Korra is More Standalone Than Sequel

Katherine Hollis, New York University

Despite the show's popular sequel, "Avatar The Last Airbender" fans wont find any answers within "Legend of Korra."…

December 26, 2023

REVIEW: A Sweet Symphony of Imagination: Unwrapping ‘Wonka’

Emma Troise, Manhattan College

Timothée Chalamet shines with song and dance through the mod podge origin story of Wonka's chocolate empire.…

December 23, 2023

These Rom-Coms Will Get You Warmed Up For Christmas

Beatriz Barros Felice, California State University, Northridge

Nothing Better Than a Good Christmas Romantic Comedy to Celebrate the Holidays– Here Are Our Favorites!…

December 23, 2023

Jury Duty: The Best Series of 2023

Joshua Shweiki, University of Maryland, College Park

Follow Us The slogan “12 jurors. 11 actors” succinctly captures the unique concept and premise of the new television series “Jury Duty.” Premiering April 7 2023, the show took the country by storm. It revolves…

December 22, 2023