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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 a new play premiering at Blank Theatre, a girl with blonde hair in a white shirt smiles into the camera.

Interview with a Student Playwright: Dylan Malloy’s ‘The Groundwater’ at Los Angeles’ Blank Theatre Company

Ava Coates, Emory University

This Emory University student’s work was recently produced on a big stage.…

September 19, 2023

In an article about comic books and manga, a person reads a volume of manga.

What Happened to Comic Books?

Malaki Lingg, The University of Texas at San Antonio

In the age of the internet, manga has enjoyed greater success and popularity than other mediums.…

September 17, 2023

In an article about the recent theater closure. a chandelier shines in center in front of an empty theater. The words "closed" are written on a sheeet.

A Thousand Year Industry is Nearing Blackout

Ava Coates, Emory University

Who will Save our Local Theaters?…

September 13, 2023

In an article about FNAF, a robotic Freddy casts a grim shadow across a wall.

Fight to the Finish: FNAF’s Long-awaited Journey to the Big Screen

Connor Lindsay, Queens University of Charlotte

What started as a simple and campy horror game has evolved into a game franchise, a book series, and now a movie created by Blumhouse.…

September 12, 2023

In an article about 'Gilmore Girls,' Rory strolls down a path beneath a canopy of trees and holds her books to her chest.

“It’s a Lifestyle. It’s a Religion”: The Timelessness of ‘Gilmore Girls’

Sarah Deavers, University of Virginia

The series came out over 20 years ago. Why is it still relevant?…

September 12, 2023

In an article about fantastic television episodes, Pam stares at Jim in utter disbelief and discomfort as Michael and Jan trade veiled insults across the dinner table.

Five Fantastic Television Episodes

Matthew Doss, University of Chicago

These small screen masterpieces transcend their shows.…

September 11, 2023

An illustration of a woman standing at the door of a dark basement with walls covered in red.

‘Barbarian’: Where Unsettling Horror Meets Intelligent Commentary

Joshua Laine, Emmanuel College

This 2022 horror flick explores the unique fears that many women face.…

September 9, 2023

In an article about Pamela Anderson, the actress wears a black suit and stands on a white carpet that reads "Baywatch Fall 2023 Campaign."

Pamela Anderson Takes Charge: ‘Baywatch’ and Female Exploitation in the Nineties

Shannon Strenfel, Arizona State University

Pamela Anderson, like many other actresses, was valued exclusively for her good looks in the 1990s. Today, she has moved past appearances and is establishing herself as a powerful, intelligent woman.…

September 9, 2023

In an article about Jake Gyllenhaal's newest film "Roadhouse," the actor is portrayed in a tshirt on the left and a shirtless boxer on the right.

Jake Gyllenhaal Channels His Talent In New Films

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

Known for dedicating himself to his films, Gyllenhaal impresses audiences (and serves some eye candy) once again.…

September 8, 2023

In an article about 'Blue Beetle,' superhero Jaime Reyes strikes a defiant and protective stance in front of his family home.

‘Blue Beetle’: The Start of Unrestrained Representation?

Kimberly Vazquez, Columbia College Chicago

Many critics have accused the film’s accurate portrayal of Mexican American culture as an attempt to “fit an agenda.”…

September 8, 2023

How the Video Game Industry Negatively Impacts Women

Kate Wunderlich, Elon University

An unfortunate gender bias still exists.…

September 7, 2023

In an article about main character syndrome, a girl peeks out from behind a theater curtain.

What Do We Owe Each Other Anymore?

Katherine Hollis, New York University

In a world where everyone strives to be The Main Character in their own lives, is this hyper individuality killing empathy?…

September 7, 2023

The video game characters Mario, Princess Peach, and Toad sit on giant toadstools and look out over a picturesque landscape of a bright blue lake and mossy boulders.

‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie:’ Hollywood’s New Superstar

Daniel Guerrero, College of the Canyons

Nintendo's film adaptation takes fans on an animated adventure through the Mushroom Kingdom.…

September 5, 2023

In an article about Matt Damon and Ben Affleck,three versions of Matt Damon, at various ages and from different films, are sketched in black and white.

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck: The Genius of ‘Good Will Hunting’

Ava Coates, Emory University

The lasting friendship between these two celebrity actors has resulted in groundbreaking art.…

September 5, 2023

For an article about Jesse Eisenberg's directorial debut, a young man with chin-length dark hair, wearing a beanie, looks to the right where the words "When You Finish Saving the World" are written in yellow.

Is Jesse Eisenberg’s Directorial Debut a Hidden Gem or a Misfire?

Daniel Guerrero, College of the Canyons

The movie is based on the audiobook 'When You Finish Saving the World,' which follows a flawed relationship between a son and a mother.…

September 5, 2023

In an article about dark comedy TV series, a frame from "American Vandal" featuring the main characters and their investigation notes.

5 Dark Comedy Shows that Will Keep You at the Edge of Your Seat

Elizabeth Fulton, Emory University

These television series are sure to give you a thrill and a laugh.…

September 4, 2023

In an article about Silo, a dark circular chasm descends into the earth.

‘Silo’: Murder in Dystopia

Shannon Strenfel, Arizona State University

The riveting mystery series "Silo" keeps viewers on the edge of their seats, with enthralling mysteries, original storytelling and sincere, powerful emotion at its center.…

September 4, 2023