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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

Twitterature Let Me Create My Own Online Narrative, One Tweet at a Time

Angel Lin, University of California, Santa Barbara

Twitter extends beyond news about celebrities; it's the perfect platform for microfiction, micropoetry and other creative writing.…

June 7, 2020

‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Is Now on Netflix, and Definitely Holds Up

Kaelani Ramirez, Arizona State University

Despite airing 15 years ago, this program's return to the streaming platform proves its status as a groundbreaking piece of art.…

June 6, 2020

Season 4 of ‘Insecure’ Is an Emotional Rollercoaster

Alyssa Alexander, SUNY Buffalo State

The fourth season of the HBO comedy-drama focuses on Issa and Molly’s friendship, as well as important issues like toxic masculinity and postpartum depression. Let’s discuss.…

June 6, 2020

How COVID-19 Has Affected the iGaming Industry

Daniel Reed

The impact of the virus is changing everything in its wake.…

June 5, 2020

‘Time to Hunt’ Is a South Korean Heist Film About Class Struggle

Nanda Illahi, Okayama University

This action movie examines the discontent boiling beneath the surface of the Korean economic powerhouse.…

June 4, 2020

‘Cobra Kai’ Brings ‘The Karate Kid’ to a New Generation

Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University

The villain from the iconic '80s movie is all grown up and looking for redemption in this new YouTube Premium series.…

June 4, 2020

Paralives Could Displace The Sims as the New King of Simulation Games

Kayla Placide, University at Buffalo

Will this new indie video game surpass the popularity of the long-running EA franchise?…

June 4, 2020

In the Parks and Recreation special, the Parks Department members share a video chat

NBC’s ‘Parks and Recreation’ Special Unites Comedy and Charity

Nina Dutta, Occidental College

Pawnee’s Parks and Recreation Department reminds viewers about the importance of laughter and supporting one another during quarantine.…

June 4, 2020

The 4 Best YouTube Marketing Strategies That You Need To Know

Daniel Reed

Here are some hints for getting more views to get your channel running along.…

June 4, 2020

How Mobile Slots Can Be a Welcome Study Distraction

Daniel Reed

Simple puzzle games have been shown to increase focus, so why not try to win something at the same time?…

June 3, 2020

‘Little Fires Everywhere’ Offers a Sharp Look Into a Toxic Family

Kayla Johnson, Bradley University

The Hulu show examines the dark side of the perfect suburban existence.…

June 2, 2020

The Influence of Eric Rohmer on the World of Film Is Immeasurable

Brian Anderson Gil, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

The French New Wave director who practically became a genre unto himself has inspired countless filmmakers, including the likes of Quentin Tarantino.…

June 2, 2020

5 Ways To Convert Your Instagram Into Customers

Daniel Reed

If you're running a business or side hustle, those followers don't mean anything if they're not buying something.…

June 2, 2020

‘Detective Conan’ Provides a Detailed Look Into Japanese Life

Janani Mangai Srinivasan, Wake Forest University

The 6-year-old lead character of the long-running manga and anime not only investigates crimes, but the culture of his native land as well.…

June 1, 2020

Penn Badgley sitting in a chair in a nice suit

Penn Badgley Wants You To Know He’s Not Joe Goldberg From ‘You’

Lauren Buchko, Michigan State University

The actor uses social media to highlight important causes, as well as push back against people who romanticize his starring role as a sociopath.…

May 30, 2020

The Last Season of ’13 Reasons Why’ May Reveal the Truth About a Death

Kayla Johnson, Bradley University

Liberty High will hopefully find some closure in this controversial Netflix series.…

May 29, 2020

A copy of the YA novel The Weight of Our Sky

‘The Weight of Our Sky’ Uses Fiction To Tell a Tragic History

Nanda Illahi, Okayama University

Set against the backdrop of Malaysia's infamous 1969 race riots, this young adult novel and webtoon deals with the horrors of prejudice and trauma.…

May 29, 2020

In an article about YouTube series like Millennial Money and My Sweet Digs, person peering into window

YouTube Shows Like ‘Millennial Money’ Let You Peek Into Other Lives

Katherine McLaughlin, The New School

In a world where entertainment used to be about fantasy, these web series simply present the everyday existence of regular people.…

May 29, 2020

Screenshot from Listen to Your Heart, where a person plays the acoustic guitar for someone else on a couch

‘Listen to Your Heart’ Provides a Musical Update to the ‘Bachelor’ Series

Desiree Jaime, Hofstra University

The latest iteration of the long-running reality show franchise mixes song and romance. …

May 28, 2020

Illustration by Yao Jian of Ellie Chu from the Half of It

‘The Half of It’ Is a Perfect Example of Queer Asian American Representation

Angel Lin, University of California, Santa Barbara

You might think the Netflix original just provides a twist on the love triangle trope, but you don’t know the half of it.…

May 27, 2020

Dave Burd, better known as rapper Lil Dicky, against a sunset behind some palm trees

Lil Dicky Wants His Comedy Series, ‘Dave,’ To Show the Real Him

Desiree Jaime, Hofstra University

The rapper and comedian, real name Dave Burd, opens up on his autobiographical FXX television show.…

May 27, 2020

After Leaving Smosh, Anthony Padilla Continues To Put Out Great Content

Kayla Placide, University at Buffalo

Three years after leaving his original comedy channel, the YouTuber is branching out while still staying true to his hilarious roots.…

May 26, 2020

What’s With the Media Vendetta Against PewDiePie?

Sarah Stager, University of Pittsburgh

The famous YouTuber has stirred up his fair share of controversy, but how much of the ire directed his way is really because of corporate resentment for independent creators?…

May 25, 2020