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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

In an article about the 2022 Golden Globes, a scene from West Side Story

The 2022 Golden Globes Were Online and Embarrassing

Mai Senser, Virginia Commonwealth University

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association drops the ball yet again in a lackluster 'awards ceremony' that took place entirely on Twitter.…

January 21, 2022

The Success of ‘Cobra Kai’ Makes It the Reboot of All Reboots

Asiya Robinson, Rowan University

The Netflix series reignites the love for the original 'Karate Kid' films.…

January 21, 2022

Photo of Leda sitting on the beach from The Lost Daughter

‘The Lost Daughter’ Advertises Thrills, but Instead Offers Self-Reflection

Tori Walz, Eastern Michigan University

At first glance, the film appears to be an exciting psychological thriller, but I only found myself disappointed about what it was lacking.…

January 20, 2022

Photo of the Fab 5 from the newest season of Netflix's "Queer Eye."

Some of the Biggest Highlights From ‘Queer Eye’ Season 6

Esha Shah, New Jersey Institute of Technology

For a show so heartwarming and inspiring, an episode-by-episode review is simply the only choice for discussion.…

January 19, 2022

Unpacking Is the Moving Game That Might Just Move You, Too

Mai Senser, Virginia Commonwealth University

As players help the protagonist move from residence to residence, they continue to root for and grow alongside her, despite never learning her name.…

January 18, 2022

The Long-Awaited Release of ‘Euphoria’ Season 2 Is Finally Here

Tori Barney, Columbia College Chicago

Just as it was beginning to seem like the show's hiatus would never end, it returned with a bang on HBO and HBO Max.…

January 18, 2022

‘Encanto’ Is a Magical Film With an Important Message

Sonia Noorbakhsh, UC Berkeley

Disney's newest animated movie is a heartwarming story and a breath of fresh air compared to some of their older works.…

January 17, 2022

Sebastian Maniscalco Is Scheduled to Spend 2022 Making the World Laugh

Jenna Amore, Oakland University

The famous comedian’s expressive and physical humor calls attention to the annoying things that people do — or don’t do — in public.…

January 17, 2022

Staying Connected: Where Does Technology in Schools Go From Here?

Rory Conlon, De Anza College

Students have increasingly relied on the internet to get through the pandemic, but are online classes still a viable option?…

January 17, 2022

Illustration of characters from Red Notice

‘Red Notice’ Is Filled With Twists and Turns That Will Leave You Shocked

Re’nesia Mills, University of Tampa

In this Netflix Original, Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds and Gal Gadot share the screen in an action-packed comedic film with an unexpected ending.…

January 16, 2022

‘Arcane’ Needs To Be the Next Show on Your Watchlist

Trinity Crompton, Molloy College

With a rare 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes, this Netflix fantasy series is undeniably fantastic, but what exactly makes it so great?…

January 15, 2022

‘The Book of Boba Fett’: The Good, the Bad, and What To Expect

Daniel Buccafusca, East Stroudsburg University

The opening episodes of the new hit 'Star Wars' series were met with polarizing reviews. Is there anything to worry about for the future of this show?…

January 15, 2022

A Look Back on the First Four Seasons of ‘Haikyuu!!’

Illusion Ventura, Whittier College

In anticipation of its recently announced fifth season, here is a refresher on what has happened in the sports comedy anime so far.…

January 14, 2022

Chadwick Boseman, as T'Challa, looking at the Black Panther suit for an article about the #RecastTChalla petition.

The Growing #RecastTChalla Campaign and Why Black Panther Should Live On

Joy Young, Chapman University

Marvel's response to honoring a beloved superhero makes fans question if it really is 'Wakanda Forever.'…

January 13, 2022

For an article on a potential Amazing Spider-Man 3, a screenshot of Andrew Garfield as Spider-Man

‘The Amazing Spider-Man 3’ Might Finally Happen, and Here’s Where It Could Go

Daniel Buccafusca, East Stroudsburg University

Praise for Andrew Garfield's Spider-Man might just solidify his role for a third film.…

January 13, 2022

A still of DiCaprio and Lawrence from Netflix's Don't Look Up.

Criticism Aside, ‘Don’t Look Up’ Incorporates Real Science To Make for a Thrilling Story

Asiya Robinson, Rowan University

The Netflix original may have garnered polarizing opinions from fans and reviewers, but the film's central issue is what everyone should be paying attention to.…

January 13, 2022

Photo of characters from the show The Silent Sea

‘The Silent Sea’ Is an Ambitious Show That Falls Short

Xochitl Menjivar, San Francisco State University

Enjoy this spoiler-free review of Netflix’s latest entry to the science fiction genre.…

January 12, 2022

in an article about YouTUbe concerts, a person playing a guitar in a YouTube video

YouTube Concerts Revolutionized Live Music During the Pandemic

Jake Sanders, Rhodes College

The decades-old practice of livestreaming was given a whole new role as everyone was stuck in their homes.…

January 10, 2022

Illustration of Bruno from Disney's "Encanto" for a review of "Encanto."

Disney’s ‘Encanto’ Reminds Us of Something All Too Easily Forgotten

Esha Shah, New Jersey Institute of Technology

The film has received unanimous praise for its portrayal of multigenerational family dynamics, especially concerning children of immigrants.…

January 9, 2022

How ‘Riverdale’ Has Opened Up Its Own Multiverse

Mai Senser, Virginia Commonwealth University

In its mind-blowing 100th episode, the CW show proves that, despite its mixed reviews, it’s never going to stop upping the ante.…

January 9, 2022

Illustration of the Harry Potter insignia.

The ‘Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts’ Special Is Spellbinding and Tactful

Tori Barney, Columbia College Chicago

HBO Max recently released a reunion event celebrating the magical series, and long-time fans were delighted to see the main trio on their screens once more.…

January 9, 2022

Illustration of characters from A Journal for Jordan

‘A Journal for Jordan’ Is a Story About Love, Family and Dedication

Re’nesia Mills, University of Tampa

Directed by Denzel Washington, the heartwarming and relatable true film is likely to move you to tears.…

January 8, 2022

Illustration of a phone with the hashtags "queue," "girl," and "racism" written on it, as well as an angry face emoji and the Tumblr app icon to the sides.

The Tumblr Tag Ban and the War on #girl

Virginia Laurie, Washington and Lee University

The social media platform stepped in it again following an Apple update that censored a bizarre array of tags.…

January 8, 2022

Artwork from contemporary artist on Instagram Faye Wei Wei of three yellow flowers..

10 Contemporary Artists To Brighten Your Instagram Feed

Virginia Laurie, Washington and Lee University

Since social media has made art much more accessible than it has ever been in the past, why not take full advantage of it?…

January 6, 2022

In an article about No Way Home, Andrew Garfield reprises his role as Spider-Man.

‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Is All About Second Chances

Asiya Robinson, Rowan University

The third installment from the MCU version of the comic book hero gives actors another opportunity to reimagine their characters.…

January 6, 2022

Photo of characters from the movie Nightmare Alley

‘Nightmare Alley’ Reimagines a Thrilling Noir Classic a Second Time

Tori Walz, Eastern Michigan University

The 1946 book gets another film adaptation courtesy of Guillermo del Toro.…

January 5, 2022

The World of Final Fantasy Is Experiencing a Surge of New Players

Illusion Ventura, Whittier College

The Japanese role-playing game series is more popular than ever and, while this may be good news in most circumstances, the game's servers cannot keep up with this influx of players.…

January 5, 2022