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Two women kiss in front of a red background with a yellow stream twining through it like a stream of silk. The woman on the left bears a pink hoodie and a ponytail embraces her partner, garbed in a black dress with her hair in an updo. Her hands are placed on the first woman's chest in an intimate gesture.

“Saving Face” is the Best 2000s Queer Rom-Com You’ve (Probably) Never Seen

The 2004 film features a mother and daughter navigating new circumstances amidst cultural expectations with humor and sensitive, deft craft.…

April 21, 2024

A young man with a blue shirt and orange hair stares, nay, is transfixed by smartphone. His eyes swirl in a whirling pool of red and yellow, drool crawling down his chin as the phone's light shines brightly in his face, contrasting against the dark purple background.

Doom-Scrolling Dooms Media as We Know it

Cerasela Hanseter, University of California, Berkeley

Doom-scrolling is doing more than just ruining our attention spans: it is transforming news and media as an enterprise.…

April 21, 2024

Someone taking a picture of their young child.

Ruby Franke, 8 Passengers and Perilous Family Vlogging

Mariana Vaca, Lake Forest College

What started as a fun and parasocial trend now falls to the hands of the legal system.…

April 12, 2024

A woman with brown skin, dark hair and a pink headband stands in front of a grey wall, with A-shaped markings in it. She's smiling into a camera stand from which the silhouette of an iPhone can be seen; the ring of the stand glows yellow, presumably casting light on her as the phone's camera captures her in shot.

Why Content Creators like xoxo, Akouto are Necessary Online

Cerasela Hanseter, University of California, Berkeley

Akouto Von brings a new perspective to YouTube content, offering a sense of vulnerability not often found in newer creators.…

April 10, 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

An illustration of a variety of characters from popular '90s cartoons.

The Best Cartoons of the ’90s-2000s

Erica George, Louisiana State University, Shreveport

A look back on the golden age of animated TV shows.…

December 22, 2023

Untold Stories: Women Deserving of Biopics

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

Each woman's journey is a chapter in HerStory, waiting to be celebrated and immortalized through biopics.…

December 19, 2023

Against a blue background stands an old television with a heart in the middle, along with famous television couples in red standing in front of it.

Fictional Couples That Are Relationship Goals

Natalie VanHecke, University of Texas at Dallas

Aspects of TV couples that we all should try to incorporate into our real-life relationships.…

December 18, 2023

In an article about Danielle Brooks as Sofia in "The Color Purple film," a woman with a plaid dress looks over her shoulder and snickers. Superimposed is that same woman with a plaid dress on a porch with her foot up, kicking open a door.

Danielle Brooks Is As Divine As She Is Humane as Sofia in ‘The Color Purple’

Roberto Soto

Almost 40 years after the original film adaptation, fans of this classic story will be wowed by the force that is Danielle Brooks.…

December 15, 2023

Shakespeare, ‘Coriolanus’ and ‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’

Noah Hernandez, University of Texas at San Antonio

How “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” draws from the ill-fated hero of Shakespeare's play “Coriolanus.”…

December 13, 2023

Insert Christmas Tropes Here: Exploring the Dynasty of Hallmark Christmas

Havilah Sciabbarrasi, Florida State University

No other company does television quite like Hallmark. Is that a good thing?…

December 13, 2023

Against a navy and purple backgrounds reads the words "Inside Out 2 and Anxiety" with an image of the orange, frazzled character Anxiety in front of a red and shadowed background.

What the Introduction of ‘Inside Out’s Anxiety Could Mean

Beatriz Barros Felice, California State University, Northridge

A Close Analysis Into the Teaser Trailer of Disney and Pixar's "Inside Out 2".…

December 9, 2023

‘Phil of The Future’ Reunion? Aly Michalka Shares Photos of Cast Reunion

Study Breaks Editing Team

Almost 20 years later, the heartwarming 'Phil of the Future' reunion entices fans.…

December 8, 2023

‘Star Trek’: Jake Sisko’s Coming of Age Story

Sydney Chastain, Florida State University

One of Star Trek’s most relatable characters for kids and young adults to be on screen.…

December 8, 2023

Against a dark purple background, a woman with short hair and glasses speaks into a microphone with her finger pointed up, with a #MeToo button pinned to her purple blazer.

Hannah Gadsby’s ‘Nanette’ Changed Comedy Post #MeToo

Emma Troise, Manhattan College

Looking at Comedic Techniques and Comedy in Hannah Gadsby's "Nanette" Special Through the Post #MeToo Lens.…

December 7, 2023

Swoonworthy or Scary? The Toxicity of 2010s TV Couples

Havilah Sciabbarrasi, Florida State University

The TV romances that once ruled our screens might not be as cute as we thought. Does their love hold up under a modern lens?…

December 5, 2023

A downtrodden Rachel Zegler in her snow white costume stands in front of a red background that reads "cancelled".

Modern Witch Hunts: Public Silencing of Women in Hollywood

Farah Shah, University of Central Florida

The persistent undercurrent of patriarchal influence in Hollywood and the societal tendency to scrutinize successful women.…

December 3, 2023

In an article about David Lynch's 'Dune,' a lovely white silhouette traverses a midnight desert landscape.

Retrospective: David Lynch’s ‘Dune’ Should Be Re-evaluated

Daniel Guerrero, College of the Canyons

The sci-fi adventure may have been a commercial flop, but its breathtaking imagery plays a hand in its salvation.…

December 2, 2023

‘Stargate’ May Be Sci-Fi’s Most Self-Aware Franchise

Sydney Chastain, Florida State University

Meet a franchise that parodies its genre, its fans and itself.…

December 1, 2023

Against a dark grey background with music notes, the "Friends" orange couch sits in front of a spurting fountain.

Theme Songs that Make the TV Show Even More Perfect!

Beatriz Barros Felice, California State University, Northridge

Check out how these theme songs fit perfectly with their shows!…

November 30, 2023

‘Cabaret’: The Political Strife in Fosse’s Celebrated Movie Musical

Noah Hernandez, University of Texas at San Antonio

Willkommen! Bienvenue! Welcome! A look into one of the greatest movie musicals, as an insight into society's ills.…

November 29, 2023

7 Up and Coming Video Essay Creators To Check Out

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

From True Crime to Film History, learn from some of YouTube’s brightest minds.…

November 29, 2023

For an article on Dramageddon and Sistergeddon YouTube controversies, five pink-tinted figures wipe tears (from left: Tati Westbrook, Nikita Dragun, Shane Dawson, Laura Lee, and James Charles). They are cropped together in a box that mimics a YouTube video box, with the text "We're Sorrry!!!!! :,(((((" and "1,000,000 views" and "Nov 7, 2018".

Dramageddon: The Controversy That Broke YouTube

Julia Ray, Northern Arizona University

What could some catty drama from beauty influencers shows us about the shift in modern parasocial relationships? A lot...…

November 28, 2023

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