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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

Donald Glover as Lando Calrissian in a ship's cockpit in "Solo: A Star Wars Story."

Lando Calrissian Is Getting His Own ‘Star Wars’ Series

Chris Dang, University of California, Riverside

Donald Glover will soon reprise his role as everyone's favorite smooth-talking smuggler in a new show on Disney+.…

August 19, 2020

‘World Of Dance’ Does Not Treat All Dance Styles Equally

Starr Shapiro, Columbia University

It has all the elements of great dance competition TV, but, especially before Season 4, the judges have consistently proved that they unfairly favor hip-hop over other dance styles.…

August 19, 2020

Screenshot from the series 'Alone' on the History Channel

The Authentic Reality TV Show ‘Alone’ Is the Superior Survival Series

James C. Loftis, University of North Texas

The History Channel's popular long-running series pushes its contestants to the extreme and gives a whole new meaning to the word 'isolation.'…

August 19, 2020

Screenshot from the new comedy 'Irresistible"

Jon Stewart’s Comedy ‘Irresistible’ Looks at the Role of Money and Media in Politics

Hannah Docter-Loeb, Wesleyan University

The comedian's newest project, featuring Steve Carrell, follows a high-stakes political campaign in a small Midwestern town — and it has a lot to say.…

August 18, 2020

‘The Umbrella Academy’ Pulls Off a Great Season by Listening to Fans

Olivia Dimond, Bates College

Fans' complaints, wishes and demands managed to make it into the show’s second season, with one notable exception.…

August 18, 2020

Kylie Flavell Does It All Herself in Her Inspirational Travel Videos

Renee Cantor, University of Pittsburgh

The filmmaker's entirely self-made content celebrates the beauty of the world and its people, as well as inspires viewers to fulfill their dreams.…

August 18, 2020

Movies You Can Stream for Free, Right Now on Tubi

Madalyn Watson, Baylor University

While popular services such as Netflix and Hulu come with a monthly price tag, this is a similar option that just requires you to watch a few ads.…

August 18, 2020

The two main characters prepare to kiss in the kissing booth.

‘The Kissing Booth’ Movie Series Is Filled With Toxic Relationships

Emily Jewett, University of San Diego

The franchise seemingly glorifies romances and friendships that are characterized by unhealthy communication and dramatics.…

August 18, 2020

Image from Google Images in article about Ellen DeGeneres controversy

Why the Internet Is Trying to Cancel Ellen DeGeneres

Audrey Martin, Boston University

She has been a staple of daytime television for nearly two decades, but that might be coming to an end after the publication of reports alleging her ‘be kind’ mantra is just an act.…

August 17, 2020

In an article about community captions, a photo of the YouTube home screen on a laptop

YouTube Is Getting Rid of Community Captions to the Detriment of Many

Reem Farhat, Fordham University

The upcoming change will make it harder for deaf and hard of hearing people to access videos on the platform, as well as hinder video translations.…

August 17, 2020

Illustration by Ash Ramirez of a TikTok map

Calm Down, Take a Breath, and Don’t Believe the TikTok Hype

Elias Khoury, University of Michigan

TikTok has been downloaded across the world over 2 billion times, but the app still isn't as important to our daily lives as the hype would have us believe.…

August 17, 2020

Why Reality Show Dating Couples Don’t Last

Daniel Reed

Is the love real, or is it all just for the cameras?…

August 17, 2020

Image of a woman and a government agent in the docuseries Immigration Nation

The Docuseries ‘Immigration Nation’ Is Stirring Up Controversy

Madelyn Haasken, Bemidji State University

The Netflix docuseries takes a brutally honest look at the nation's immigration policies, with first-hand accounts from migrants, refugees and even ICE agents.…

August 15, 2020

A screen shot from the lasted installment of the 'Far Cry' franchise showing a character holding a gun while running

‘Far Cry’ Has a Strange and Complex Relationship With Politics

Mitchell Tanaka, Chapman University

Ubisoft's upcoming addition to its popular series continues its allusions to historical and modern-day issues that have helped define the controversial franchise as a whole.…

August 14, 2020

Image of baseball players via MLB instagram in article about sports and COVID-19

Why Are Sports Making a Comeback in the Middle of the Pandemic?

Abigail Adeleke, University of Miami

Leagues are bringing their teams back together even though the virus is still on the rise. Now, an increasing number of athletes are testing positive.…

August 13, 2020

Behind the Glamour, ‘America’s Next Top Model’ Hides a Problematic Past

Eva Halvax, University of Arizona

Hidden behind the memes is a show that embodied the racism, homophobia and transphobia of fashion and reality TV, and both audiences and former cast members are pushing back.…

August 13, 2020

Illustration by Daisy Daniels of the TV shows

5 TV Shows to Hold You Over During the Pandemic’s TV Lull

Starr Shapiro, Columbia University

Quarantine has greatly slowed production of new television programming, but have no fear. Here is some must-watch content from recent years that you can watch right now.…

August 13, 2020

Illustration by Sezi Kaya of The Office characters

‘An Oral History of The Office’ Provides an Inside Look Into the Sitcom

Srishti Tyagi, Cornell University

The new Spotify exclusive podcast allows longtime viewers of the beloved program to explore the decisions and stories that made the show a work of genius.…

August 13, 2020

The Mandalorian holding the Child, aka Baby Yoda.

‘The Mandalorian’ Season 2 Might Surprise Fans of the Animated ‘Star Wars’ Shows

Chris Dang, University of California, Riverside

Rumored appearances of characters from 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars' and 'Star Wars: Rebels' has fans excited for the upcoming season of the Disney+ show.…

August 12, 2020

Image by Lorie Shaull (Flicker) in article about women in sports

5 Times Women in Sports Absolutely Crushed It in 2020

Madelyn Haasken, Bemidji State University

Fights for equal pay and a historic, all-female broadcast are just a few of the notable things happening in women's sports this year.…

August 12, 2020

Actual Play Podcasts depicted with drawing of people around a game board

How Actual Play Podcasts Led to the Golden Age of Tabletop RPGs

James C. Loftis, University of North Texas

How has a game — once looked down upon and talked of in such negative light — garnered so much attention in recent years? Listening to people having fun playing the game certainly helped.…

August 11, 2020

A scene from the movie 'The Kissing Booth 2' on Netflix

‘The Kissing Booth 2’ Depicts an Unrealistic High School Experience, Again

Kaitlyn Nuebel, University of Pittsburgh

While the sequel may be totally different than your own high school days, it does paint a picture of the experience we all wished we had.…

August 11, 2020

The cast of Hamilton on stage during a performance

The Pros and Cons of Being a Second Wave ‘Hamilton’ Fan

Emma Smith, Wesleyan University

Even though I became obsessed with the theatrical masterpiece four years after everyone else, there are some upsides to experiencing the musical in 2020.…

August 11, 2020

Screenshot from the video game 'Death Stranding'

Reflecting on Death Stranding in the Era of Shelter-in-Place

Mitchell Tanaka, Chapman University

The unfortunate circumstances of quarantine feel oddly relevant to Hideo Kojima’s new title in a way that totally changes its meaning and purpose.…

August 10, 2020

Zac Efron Gets ‘Down to Earth’ About Social Expectations of the Male Body

Emily Jewett, University of San Diego

The online discourse about the former 'High School Musical' star's 'dad bod' shows that our society has created unhealthy and unrealistic standards for men as well.…

August 10, 2020