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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

An illustration of Buddy the Elf, from the movie Elf

Buddy the Elf’s Search for Identity in ‘Elf’ Makes for a Holiday Classic

Noir Galvin, Arcadia University

The Christmas movie incorporates more general themes while still celebrating the spirit of the season.…

December 19, 2021

Photo from The Rocky Horror Picture Show

‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ Is a Multi-Holiday Classic

Megan Heenan, Nevada State College

Originally one of the most notorious Halloween films, the terror-comedy has joined in on the Yuletide festivities as well.…

December 19, 2021

in article about picking a bookmaker, a person sitting looking at their laptop

Tips on Choosing the Best Bookmaker in Your Region

Daniel Reed

There are so many choices out there. If you do your research and know what to look for, however, you can pick a place you'll be happy with.…

December 19, 2021

Illustration of the Grinch riding up a snowy slope with his dog Max.

Why The Story of The Grinch Is Still Popular After Over Five Decades

Angelica Rovinski, Arcadia University

Dr. Seuss' children's story has been met with multiple adaptations and mountains of success due to the appeal of its main character.…

December 18, 2021

Illustration of characters from the movie Annie

NBC’s ‘Annie Live!’ Is the Newest Adaptation of the Classic Musical

Re’nesia Mills, University of Tampa

The musical has a long history, but people continue to maintain their support and excitement for this beloved story.…

December 18, 2021

The Selling Sunset women stand in front of a house

‘Selling Sunset’ Continues To Be Addictive in Season 4

Trinity Crompton, Molloy College

The relatively low stakes of this series help make it a quality reality program that stands out from many of its peers.…

December 17, 2021

‘Euphoria’ Provides Audiences a Glimpse Inside the Mind of a Teen

Asiya Robinson, Rowan University

The hit HBO series carefully describes the dark side of adolescence without giving into typical teen drama tropes.…

December 16, 2021

Illustration of an empty building as an example of liminal spaces

Liminal Spaces: The Creepy and Weird Places That Fascinate the Internet

Xochitl Menjivar, San Francisco State University

Chances are you know the feeling of encountering an environment that feels a bit off, even if you can’t quite put your finger on why.…

December 15, 2021

in an article about holiday YA books, a picture of the book Let It Snow

5 Festive YA Books To Get You in the Holiday Spirit

Tori Barney, Columbia College Chicago

Young adult novels based around the holidays are often much more inclusive than their cinematic counterparts and are sure to have something that truly anyone can enjoy.…

December 15, 2021

Why Moon Knight Is Marvel’s Next Greatest Hero

Daniel Buccafusca, East Stroudsburg University

With an influx of new Disney+ series dominating the media, people are overlooking perhaps the most interesting superhero character of them all.…

December 14, 2021

A screenshot from HBO Max's The Sex Lives of College Girls

‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’ Is a Coming-of-Age Gem

Esha Shah, New Jersey Institute of Technology

HBO Max's new dramedy portrays women's adolescence with a nuanced richness that tends to be rare in television.…

December 14, 2021

Does Outsourcing in the Video Game Industry Do More Harm Than Good?

Peyton Conner, Indiana University

While this business method lets game developers create a more polished finalized product, it has many impractical cons.…

December 13, 2021

Movie tickets with Spider-Man's mask on them

Fans Can’t Wait To See Their Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man

Joy Young, Chapman University

MCU lovers are eagerly awaiting to see the upcoming movie in the franchise, but when does fandom praise become craze?…

December 13, 2021

Illustration of character from Resident Evil

‘Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City’ Perfectly Portrays the Classic Game

Megan Heenan, Nevada State College

Finally, fans of the video game franchise get a true cinematic adaptation that brings many of its most iconic moments to the silver screen.…

December 13, 2021

In article about Christmas movies, a screenshot from Home Alone

10 Movies To Get Into the Christmas Spirit

Daniel Reed

Do you want to get into the seasonal mood for the winter holidays? Check out this post and find a selection of the 10 most interesting movies that can get you into the Christmas spirit.…

December 13, 2021

‘Spencer’ Is the Best Tale About Princess Diana’s Life to Date

Mai Senser, Virginia Commonwealth University

Pablo Larraín’s latest film starring Kristen Stewart is far rawer and more honest than other adaptions have been, as it portrays her as a human instead of a 'public figure.'…

December 12, 2021

in an article about online bookmakers, someone holding a credit card in front of a computer

Here Are the Things Offered by the Best Online Bookmakers

Daniel Reed

There are some details you should keep an eye out for if you want to have a good time.…

December 12, 2021

Cast of The Great British Baking Show under a wreath

‘The Great British Baking Show’ and Its Holiday Specials Are The Perfect Way To Warm Up This Holiday Season

Sonia Noorbakhsh, UC Berkeley

This reality competition features more than just baking — it's filled with jokes, lovable competitors and holiday-themed recipes that you can try at home.…

December 11, 2021

in an article about online casinos, casino chips in a case

4 Facts Related To Online Casinos That You Probably Haven’t Heard Of

Daniel Reed

They're easy to find, especially if you're already a fan, but there's a lot that you might not know about these kinds of websites.…

December 11, 2021

Illustration of Wii characters from Wii Sports

How Wii Sports Has Stood the Test of Time

Jenna Amore, Oakland University

The pandemic caused people to dust off their Nintendos and start a good ol' bowling match, but will the classic game reach newer consoles?…

December 10, 2021

Image of Tyler Perry playing his character Madea

Is Tyler Perry Losing His Touch?

Re’nesia Mills, University of Tampa

Though this world-renowned producer quickly rose to the top of the film industry, could his small mistakes ruin everything that he has worked so hard to build?…

December 10, 2021

in article about picking a mobile casino, photo of mobile phone

Tips on Choosing the Best Mobile Casino

Daniel Reed

There are so many choices. Which one will you choose?…

December 10, 2021

Photo of a man shooting down a plane from the game Battlefield 2042

Keep Your Expectations Low for the New Battlefield 2042

Xochitl Menjivar, San Francisco State University

Players are reconsidering buying future games in the franchise after its recent disappointing, bug-filled release.…

December 9, 2021

Chris Hemsworth running for an article about Limitless.

‘Limitless’ Gives Chris Hemsworth a New Challenge to Overcome

Becky Hardin, University of Arizona Global Campus

The Disney+ documentary series takes the Marvel superhero to new heights, but are they too steep for the actor to conquer?…

December 9, 2021

Count on RocaNews for Fact-Based, Nonpartisan News

Tori Walz, Eastern Michigan University

The on-the-rise independent news source aims to help their readers lead happier, less divided and more informed lives.…

December 8, 2021

'Red (Taylor's Version)' for an article about social media marketing.

‘Red (Taylor’s Version)’ Inspired Clever Social Media Marketing Strategies

Esha Shah, New Jersey Institute of Technology

Swift's re-recording of one of her most popular albums has taken the world by storm — and big companies are not excluded.…

December 8, 2021

Spec Ops: The Line image for an article about video games and metafiction.

What Are We Supposed to Think When Our Video Games Literally Speak to Us?

Peyton Conner, Indiana University

The unique medium allows storytelling to affect us deeply and make statements about our world in new ways.…

December 7, 2021

Jeremy Renner and Hailee Steinfeld portray Clint Barton and Kate Bishop, respectively.

‘Hawkeye’ Is a Refreshing Story From the Increasingly Complicated MCU

Daniel Buccafusca, East Stroudsburg University

As Marvel dives further into the multiverse, time travel and more, the newest Disney+ series may be exactly what Marvel needs to keep in touch with reality.…

December 7, 2021