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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

The Popularity of Genshin Impact Is Putting Gacha Games in the Spotlight

Sammi Looi, Baruch College

Gacha games have players trading real money for in-game currency and gambling on randomized items. This new, wildly popular game is bringing more attention to the genre.…

November 17, 2020

A screenshot from the Netflix movie "Rebecca."

Netflix’s ‘Rebecca’ Fails as a Work of Gothic Cinema

Emily Jewett, University of San Diego

The movie, based on the book of the same name, falls short of the unsettling themes its predecessor succeeds at. Its failure results in a film that doesn't know what it is.…

November 17, 2020

The Bon Appetit Scandal Shows the Need To Address Racism in the Workplace

Sarah Esquivel, University of Texas at San Antonio

Following a five-month hiatus prompted by revelations of systemic discrimination, the brand’s YouTube channel is back. Have they made meaningful changes, or are their new BIPOC creators just pure PR?…

November 17, 2020

LinkedIn. (Illustration by Eri Iguchi, Minneapolis College of Art and Design)

LinkedIn Will Connect You With the Professional World

Benjamin Chen, Columbia University

The popular app is much more than just a job site — it's a place to meet both old friends and new acquaintances in a professional space.…

November 16, 2020

As NBC Introduces Peacock, The Streaming Wars Rage On

Katherine Bry, Washington University

The broadcasting network is joining the fray, and it has brought 'Friends' and 'The Office' with it. Our beloved shows are getting divided between an increasingly large number of streaming services.…

November 16, 2020

A screenshot of the Netflix movie "Holidate."

‘Holidate’ Reinforces the Cultural Expectation of Marrying Young

Danielle Kuzel, Florida State University

The new Netflix film questions the common family expectation of being in a relationship, but it falls into the very cliche it attempts to critique.…

November 15, 2020

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Is Video Gaming Her Way into Young Voters’ Hearts

Sarah Gudenau, Oakland University

The congresswoman is connecting with younger generations in unprecedented ways, most recently with a round of the popular online game Among Us.…

November 14, 2020

An illustration depicting several character from popular wlw period pieces.

Why Are Movies About Queer Women Always Period Pieces?

Annika Salmi, Yale University

Films about women loving women are few and far between, and the few that do enter the mainstream tend to be problematic historical dramas.…

November 14, 2020

Illustration by Marlowe Pody for an article on Go Ahead

‘Go Ahead’ Redefines What It Means To Be a Family

Samantha Havela, University of Michigan

The Chinese drama series shows that sometimes blood doesn't matter as much as who we choose to be with and care for.…

November 13, 2020

The 3 Best YouTube Channels for Funny Movie Commentary

Emily Davies, Solent University

Tired of being tricked by film trailers? These three channels can give you the lowdown on what's worth watching, all while offering up a serious amount of laughs.…

November 13, 2020

The ‘Breath of the Wild’ Story Is the Culmination of the Many ‘Zelda’ Timelines

Brady Fitzgerald, Immaculata University

Nintendo's famous franchise has a complicated order of events split into separate timelines. The open-world game released in 2017 is just another addition.…

November 13, 2020

Say Goodbye To Quibi, the $2 Billion Failure

Alex Luna, University of California, Berkeley

Quibi wasn't a hit with consumers, and the new streaming service is shutting down only months after launch. What led to such a quick demise?…

November 13, 2020

Image from the movie Ratatouille. (Image via Google Images)

‘Ratatouille’ Is Making a Musical Comeback on TikTok

Emma Watts, University of Arizona

TikTok users are bringing back another relic from the past — this time they're turning an old Pixar movie into a creative music trend.…

November 12, 2020

Dark Academia Is More Than Just an Aesthetic — It’s Building a Community

Haven Worley, University of Rochester

The fashion trend and subculture is rekindling an eagerness to learn after going viral on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube.…

November 12, 2020

Is This Us? ‘This Is Us’ Confronts Changing Times in the Fifth Season’s First Episode

Laura Song, Biola University

The award-winning show touches on current events and the Black Lives Matter movement in the opening episode of its fifth season.…

November 12, 2020

‘Your Name’ Puts a Beautiful Twist on a Worn-Out Tradition

Sarah Esquivel, University of Texas at San Antonio

In an unusual entanglement of heartbreak, stars and destiny, the wildly popular Japanese animated film incorporates the supernatural in its story of two lovers fated to be together.…

November 11, 2020

Netflix’s ‘Grand Army’ Has Come To Enlist and Enlighten You

Arianna Taylor, University of Rochester

The series, spotlighting five teenagers at a Brooklyn public high school, is bigger than its individual characters; it’s about an entire generation and the way empathy can change the world.…

November 11, 2020

‘Julie and the Phantoms’ Strikes a Chord as the Next ‘High School Musical’

Summer Brotman, University of California, Los Angeles

Kenny Ortega, the creator of the iconic musical trilogy, strives to make another music-filled creative work — which might even be better than its predecessor.…

November 10, 2020

Justin Simien’s ‘Bad Hair’ Is a Tangled Mess of Intentions

Katherine Bry, Washington University

The film carries an important social commentary on respectability politics and Black influence in music and culture, but its delivery falls flat.…

November 10, 2020

A screenshot of Borat in "Borat: Subsequent Moviefilm"

Is ‘Borat: Subsequent Moviefilm’ Offensive or Genius?

Emily Jewett, University of San Diego

The sequel to the 2006 film has many outrageous scenes, but they're lined with satire and criticism of today's America.…

November 9, 2020

Smule. (Illustration by Eri Iguchi, Minneapolis College of Art and Design)

Smule Is an App That Will Feed Your Mind and Soul

Benjamin Chen, Columbia University

The singing app is a great way to stay connected with friends and will keep your spirits high during these stressful times.…

November 9, 2020

Top 10 ‘Survivor’ Contestants Who Never Won the Million

Callie Rosenzweig, University of Chicago

Winners of the show are revered by fans worldwide, but some players who couldn’t pull out a victory are just as deserving of praise.…

November 8, 2020

It’s a Good Time To Take Another Look at Harry Styles’ ‘Fine Line’ Era

Tanisha Bhat, Boston University

As the musician begins to release new songs again, let's reflect on his most recent album, which tells a story about sex, love and sadness, with a few Easter eggs along the way.…

November 8, 2020

‘Ratched’ Offers a Stark Portrayal of Mental Health and Gender in the 1940s

Sarah Gudenau, Oakland University

The show provides a captivating history of what it meant to be a woman in the middle of the 20th century.…

November 7, 2020

Mags4science Uses Her TikTok To Make Science Accessible

Emma Watts, University of Arizona

Her catchphrase is ‘Everyone deserves to feel like a scientist,’ and Maggie delivers on that promise.…

November 7, 2020

Illustration by Marcus Escobar for an article on Grand Army

‘Grand Army’ Is Inclusive On Screen But Problematic Behind the Scenes

Haven Worley, University of Rochester

The new Netflix drama focuses on issues like racism, but off screen, the show is facing allegations of racist exploitation.…

November 6, 2020

The iPhone 12. (Illustration by Melchisedech Quagrainie, Columbia College Chicago)

Before You Buy the iPhone 12, Look Outside the Apple Ecosystem

Alex Luna, University of California, Berkeley

The latest iteration of the popular smartphone has many excited, but you might want to consider other options before pulling out your wallet.…

November 6, 2020

In ‘Go to Bed With Me,’ Celebrities Share Their Skincare Routines With the Rest of Us

Emily Davies, Solent University

Harper's Bazaar's YouTube channel tries to educate people on the right products for their skin, but are they affordable enough for the everyday person?…

November 5, 2020