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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

Duolingo Is a Waste of Your Time If You Want To Learn a Language

Sarah Stager, University of Pittsburgh

The app can help you memorize phrases, but you probably won't be able to carry a conversation with a native speaker.…

May 19, 2020

Emojis Are a Legitimate Part of Modern Day Language

Kaelani Ramirez, Arizona State University

The digital symbols have had a huge impact on the way we communicate, whether we like it or not.…

May 18, 2020

The BTS Fan Base’s Love-Hate Relationship With Streaming Services

Janani Mangai Srinivasan, Wake Forest University

The K-pop group's loyal fan base, known as the BTS ARMY, has run into some pushback in their quest to pump up views on platforms like YouTube.…

May 18, 2020

Lorraine Is the Best Character on BBC’s ‘Normal People’

Nina Dutta, Occidental College

While she plays a supporting role in the series, this working-class single mother combines tenderness and a strong moral center to anchor the show.…

May 17, 2020

My Hero One’s Justice 2 Fixes Shortcomings Found in Original Game

Janella Tibbetts, Framingham State University

The second video game based off of the popular anime series 'My Hero Academia' has been released, but what have they improved?…

May 17, 2020

Netflix Is Bringing Back the Love Triangle in ‘Never Have I Ever’

Alyssa Alexander, SUNY Buffalo State

Who will Devi choose? The supportive Ben who happens to be in a relationship, or the available bad boy Paxton?…

May 16, 2020

Safiya Nygaard Is the Queen of YouTube

Lauren Buchko, Michigan State University

With her dry humor, her experimental videos and her willingness to talk about sensitive topics, it's no wonder she has millions upon millions of viewers.…

May 16, 2020

How Anthony Padilla Is Using His Channel to Help People

Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University

The former Smosh YouTuber is offering a voice to those who are often oppressed and stereotyped, all in a judgment-free and educational way.…

May 16, 2020

Eight Years After the Finale, ‘Merlin’ Lives On Thanks to Fan Creations

Karunya Bhramasandra, Stanford University

The final scene of the BBC series broke hearts, but the fanbase has coped by creating its own fan fiction and videos — much of it incredibly popular.…

May 15, 2020

‘Extraction’ Adds an Emotional Aspect to Its Frenetic Action

Janella Tibbetts, Framingham State University

The new Netflix film starring Chris Hemsworth became the No. 1 most watched on the day of its release. But what makes it more appealing than other films in the genre?…

May 15, 2020

Quibi Is Convenient, but Its Programs Leave a Lot To Be Desired

Asha MacKay, Wellesley College

The latest streaming platform is bringing 10-minute 'quick bites' of TV straight to your phone. It’s a great idea, but the shows need some work.…

May 14, 2020

Zenna De Paz modeling using straws to curl hair, one of several TikTok life hacks

Which Viral TikTok Life Hacks Actually Work, and Which Are Busts?

Desiree Jaime, Hofstra University

From curling your hair with straws to turning FaceTime off with your head, which viral tricks from the social media app are the real deal?…

May 13, 2020

Ingrid Nilsen in an article about sustainable YouTubers

5 YouTubers Great for Those Just Getting Into Sustainable Living

Michelle Young, Simon Fraser University

These content creators demonstrate that sustainability doesn’t have to be about going zero-waste all at once, but about improving where you can.…

May 13, 2020

Fiction Podcasts Are Giving Readers New Ways to Consume Stories

Karunya Bhramasandra, Stanford University

In an era where everything is online, turn off that screen and get lost in a riveting audio drama.…

May 12, 2020

'Tigertail' tells the story of Pin-Jui allowing for the author to celebrate her cultural heritage and mixed identity as a Taiwanese American.

Netflix’s ‘Tigertail’ Tells a Multigenerational Taiwanese Immigrant Story

Angel Lin, University of California, Santa Barbara

Directed by Alan Yang, the film revolves around a stoic Asian father and his strained relationship with his Americanized daughter — and his longing for home.…

May 12, 2020

‘Trolls World Tour’ Uses Popular Music To Talk About Coming Together

S. T. Perez, Texas A&M University, San Antonio

Underneath the catchy songs is a message about reaching out to others despite our differences.…

May 9, 2020

Screenshot from Snowpiercer television series

‘Snowpiercer’ TV Adaptation Will Build on the World of the Bong Joon-ho Film

S. T. Perez, Texas A&M University, San Antonio

The TNT adaptation will possibly build on the themes of climate catastrophe and class warfare seen in the original.…

May 8, 2020

‘Onward’ Is the Latest Pixar Tearjerker About Family and Loss

S. T. Perez, Texas A&M University, San Antonio

Just like 'Coco' and 'Up,' the latest film from the acclaimed animation studio mixes laughs and tears.…

May 8, 2020

The Remake of Final Fantasy VII Updates an Iconic Series

Janella Tibbetts, Framingham State University

The classic franchise encounters a few changes — including an altered storyline.…

May 7, 2020

Illustration by Sarah Yu of a character from Never Have I Ever

‘Never Have I Ever’ Offers a Funny, Diverse Look Into Generation Z

Nanda Illahi, Okayama University

The coming-of-age show deals with cultural identity, grief and teenage romance in a touching and relatable way.…

May 7, 2020

Why ‘Legend of Korra’ Deserves More Love

Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University

The iconic show 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' will be released on Netflix soon, so now it's time for the show's sequel to receive the attention it deserves.…

May 6, 2020