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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

Illustration of a Grey's Anatomy character.

Is ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Still Relevant After 18 Seasons?

Illusion Ventura, Whittier College

While the American medical drama series is known for how long it's been on the air, many are beginning to wonder how (and when) its characters' storylines will truly end.…

October 19, 2021

Chris Pratt as Mario jumps in the environment of a Super Mario Bros. video game.

Is Chris Pratt the Best Mario for the Upcoming Super Mario Bros. Film?

Virginia Laurie, Washington and Lee University

The 'Guardians of the Galaxy' star is slated to voice the iconic Italian video game protagonist, but people are worried that the movie will focus on star power over quality.…

October 18, 2021

What Audiences Should Expect for Season 2 of ‘Invincible’

Daniel Buccafusca, East Stroudsburg University

With plenty of content from the original comics, the Amazon Prime show's plot development is full of endless possibilities.…

October 18, 2021

in an article about football movies, a screenshot from Any Given Sunday

American Football Films You Should Watch

Daniel Reed

Get into the game by viewing some of these classics about the country's favorite sport.…

October 18, 2021

The ‘Suspiria’ Remake Deserves as Much Hype as ‘Midsommar’ and ‘Hereditary’

Tori Barney, Columbia College Chicago

Although the supernatural horror film possesses many similarities to beloved classics within the genre, it has somehow failed to receive parallel recognition.…

October 17, 2021

A Comprehensive History of the Pokémon Franchise in Honor of Its 25th Anniversary

Peyton Conner, Indiana University

The groundbreaking video game series proves that it still looks good at 25 by rolling out games that offer new perspectives on the beloved Sinnoh region.…

October 17, 2021

Pinterest Is Not as ‘Social’ as Some May Think

Noir Galvin, Arcadia University

The social media app caters to individuals' creative interests more than it attempts to attract likes and followers.…

October 16, 2021

‘The Witcher’ Is a Thrilling Netflix Original That Even Non-Fantasy Fans Will Enjoy

Sonia Noorbakhsh, UC Berkeley

Regardless of genre, the TV show is filled with humor, drama and philosophical questions that can draw in anybody.…

October 16, 2021

Would Popular Netflix Shows Make Good Slot Games?

Daniel Reed

You've seen the series — what would it be like to actually wager on it?…

October 16, 2021

Cast of "Midnight Mass" looking up at the sky

‘The Haunting of Hill House’ Creator Missed the Mark With ‘Midnight Mass’

Trinity Crompton, Molloy College

Fans of Mike Flanagan had high expectations for his new horror show, which left viewers feeling confused, unfulfilled and simply not scared.…

October 15, 2021

How Does the 1992 ‘Candyman’ Compare to Its 2021 Remake?

Angelica Rovinski, Arcadia University

The remake of the contemporary horror classic released earlier this year. But is there enough lore to keep the story interesting and new enough for its viewers?…

October 15, 2021

The 'Britney vs Spears' Netflix documentary

‘Britney vs Spears’: You Don’t Get Out Unless You Scream

Asiya Robinson, Rowan University

The Netflix documentary details the pop star's fight for freedom against her conservatorship.…

October 14, 2021

Venom 2 screenshot, of Venom hanging from a building

After a Year of Waiting, ‘Venom 2’ Is Finally in Theaters

Becky Hardin, University of Arizona Global Campus

The latest film featuring Tom Hardy was finally released to eager audiences after several delays on its release date.…

October 12, 2021

In an article about gaming a person wearing headphones sitting in front of a computer

China’s Gaming Restrictions: A Trend To Follow or Adamantly Avoid?

Megan Heenan, Nevada State College

The country's recent bans limit online access for underage users, which could be seen as an extreme act of control or an attempt to genuinely provide a solution to a serious issue.…

October 12, 2021

Buy Instagram Followers

Daniel Reed

Get more people looking at your posts.…

October 12, 2021

Illustration of mushrooms in Fantastic Fungi

‘Our Foot’s in the Door’: A Fungal Takeover in ‘Fantastic Fungi’

Isabella Savides, University of Pretoria

Released in 2019, the nature documentary chronicles the countless — yet oftentimes overlooked — restorative properties of various strains of mushrooms.…

October 11, 2021

Self’s Interview With Issa Rae Highlights Society’s Obsession With Women’s Personal Lives

Tori Walz, Eastern Michigan University

In a world that expects marriage and children to be everyone's end goal, those who don't conform are publicly judged for their private choices.…

October 11, 2021

Cal from Netflix's Sex Education stands in front of spotlights.

‘Sex Education’ Portrays the Importance of Nonbinary Representation

Virginia Laurie, Washington and Lee University

The Netflix hit's newest season introduces Cal, a Black nonbinary character who presents a new standard for intersectional representation in the media.…

October 10, 2021

A screenshot from the movie foundation of characters in front of a boat

Apple TV’s ‘Foundation’ Differs From the Books — And It’s Not a Bad Thing

Xochitl Menjivar, San Francisco State University

The show's producers are making drastic changes to the original story, and they're being met with mixed criticisms.…

October 10, 2021

How Spider-Man has changed leading up to Spider-Man: No Way Home

The Spider-Man of the MCU Seems To Be Losing Touch With the Original Spirit of the Character

Daniel Buccafusca, East Stroudsburg University

The trailer for 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' just dropped, but it feels like something is missing from the friendly neighborhood superhero.…

October 9, 2021

The Creativity of Netflix’s ‘Glow Up’ Can Appeal to Makeup Artists and Non-Makeup Artists Alike

Sonia Noorbakhsh, UC Berkeley

The reality show competition offers content that can entertain even those who know nothing about the art.…

October 9, 2021

A still from the controversial Dear Evan Hansen

‘Dear Evan Hansen’ and Its Problematic Anti-Hero of a Protagonist

Mai Senser, Virginia Commonwealth University

In a film that chooses to make a manipulative and, at times even creepy, character its hero, Ben Platt’s age is the last thing you need to worry about.…

October 8, 2021

Ozzy Man and His Crusade To Raise Money for Childhood Cancer

Angelica Rovinski, Arcadia University

The YouTube and Facebook creator took time out from his regular content production to promote awareness — and raise donations — for children struggling with the disease.…

October 8, 2021

Photo of PC computer next to two laptops

What You Need To Consider To Have a PC That Can Do It All

Daniel Reed

Shopping for a computer can be difficult, but it gets a little easier if you know what you are looking for.…

October 8, 2021

Why the Conspicuous Parallels of Marvel’s Shang-Chi and T’Challa Matter

Fatima Sani, Rollins College

The similarities between the two iconic MCU superheroes reflect the depth and emotional richness to be found in stories told by oft-overlooked voices.…

October 7, 2021