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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

Is Trisha Paytas Exploiting Mental Illness for Viewership?

Nanda Illahi, Okayama University

Other YouTubers are also using their mental health for monetary gain, so what makes her channel so much more damaging?…

April 12, 2020

‘Law and Order: SVU’ Shined a Light on the Injustices Strippers Face

Alyssa Alexander, SUNY Buffalo State

Pole dancing is becoming widely accepted for parties and fitness, but stripping remains vilified. So, what's the difference?…

April 12, 2020

Britney Spears Is the Internet’s New Communist Queen

Nina Dutta, Occidental College

After an Instagram post sparked some serious political discussion — and considering all the pop icon has been through — she certainly deserves the title.…

April 11, 2020

Season 3 of ‘On My Block’ Concludes With a Few Sad Endings

Kayla Johnson, Bradley University

The Netflix series set in inner-city Los Angeles shows that sometimes promises are meant to be broken, and that nothing lasts forever.…

April 11, 2020

Much like Amber and Barnett (pictured above), some of the contestants of "Love is Blind" found themselves troubled with a world set for dating-to-marry.

‘Love Is Blind’ and the Problem With Dating to Marry

Maui Smith, University of Pittsburgh

The dating reality series exaggerates the recent resurgence of dating with just marriage in mind — and shows why the mindset is rarely successful. …

April 10, 2020

‘Motherland: Fort Salem’ Is Not Your Typical Witch Story

Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University

In this Freeform show about witches, you won't find long-nosed women cackling over cauldrons. Instead, you'll see soldiers fighting for their country.…

April 10, 2020

Cole Bennett (pictured above) has taken the rap world by storm with his company Lyrical Lemonade.

Cole Bennett Is the Hip-Hop Video Director That Can Jump-Start Careers

Nayeli G. Pena, Colorado College

The Chicago-based music video director and his homemade, low-budget aesthetic is in high-demand among SoundCloud rappers.…

April 10, 2020

VRChat Is the Perfect Game for the Socially Awkward

Ian Nordin, University of Texas at San Antonio

Users are able to enter a virtual reality where their social awkwardness is not only accepted, but embraced.…

April 10, 2020

Screenshot from Something in the Rain in an article about K-dramas

How K-Dramas Perpetuate Toxic and Abusive Relationships

Sarah Stager, University of Pittsburgh

Although immensely popular, a few shows seem to conflate romance and abuse.…

April 9, 2020

Psychologist Nicole LePera Takes a Holistic Approach to Self-Care

Victoria Acosta, Southern Adventist University

She works both in real life and on social media, and her message will help you be your best self, one Instagram post at a time.…

April 9, 2020

Screenshot from Animal Crossing in article about games with no specific goals

‘Pointless’ Games Do Have a Point — They Might Just Be Therapeutic

Janani Mangai Srinivasan, Wake Forest University

Seemingly simple and repetitive open-ended games like Minecraft and Animal Crossing can positively influence your mental health.…

April 9, 2020

cartoon picture of a "Defending Jacob" character

‘Defending Jacob’ Finds Chris Evans Caught Between Law and His Son

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

The Apple TV+ adaptation of the William Landay novel has the MCU actor playing an assistant district attorney — whose son is being investigated for murder.…

April 8, 2020

Charli D'Amelio in an article about TikTok trends

10 TikTok Trends That Will Make Your Quarantine Less Boring

Vaishnavi Kalyana, College of DuPage

The coronavirus lockdown has resulted in a burst of creativity on the social media app. …

April 8, 2020

Photograph by Alexandra Leese exploring gender and masculinity from series Boys of Hong Kong

Photographers Who Are Challenging Expectations of Masculinity and Gender

Michelle Young, Simon Fraser University

These artists are capturing diversity, individuality and identity through their portrayal of today’s youth.…

April 8, 2020

Instagram post from Daisy Lowe for the Until Tomorrow challenge

What’s the Appeal of the ‘Until Tomorrow’ Challenge?

Kate Carter, Middle Tennessee State University

This new internet trend has people posting unflattering pictures of themselves on Instagram and leaving them up for 24 hours. How did it start and why now?…

April 7, 2020

black and white picture of "Fruits Basket" characters.

Even 20 Years On, the Message of Kindness in ‘Fruits Basket’ Resonates

Michelle Young, Simon Fraser University

Season 2 of the anime has been released, continuing the same rich themes since the manga was released over two decades ago.…

April 7, 2020

10 Movies That Will Help You Look Forward to Summer

Kayla Placide, University at Buffalo

Once you start watching these movies, you'll forget that you're stuck inside indefinitely.…

April 7, 2020

‘Looking for Alaska’ by John Green Finally Found a Home on Hulu

Mirella Gonzales, Texas Tech University

It's time to go on another angsty adventure with the prolific young adult author.…

April 6, 2020

Screenshot from Geometry Dash, one of many games you can play during your quarantine

4 Difficult Games To Obsess Over During the Coronavirus Lockdown

Nanda Illahi, Okayama University

These games will have you so consumed that you'll forget about any quarantines.…

April 6, 2020

How ‘Mira, Royal Detective’ Tackles South Asian Representation

Karunya Bhramasandra, Stanford University

This Desi children’s show is making waves for how America perceives South Asia — and how South Asians perceive themselves.…

April 5, 2020

The Best Instagram Challenges To Send to Your Friends

Asha MacKay, Wellesley College

Teens being stuck inside with their phones for weeks on end is a recipe for disaster — or a few unique social media hashtags.…

April 5, 2020

Animal Crossing Mixes Addictive Gameplay With Nostalgia

Janella Tibbetts, Framingham State University

First appearing almost 20 years ago, the franchise is back with a new game that has all of the fun of its predecessors.…

April 4, 2020

Danganronpa Uses Its Gameplay To Deconstruct Mental Illness

Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University

This game isn't just fun puzzles and a psychotic teddy bear. Its relevant mental health metaphors make it the perfect game to get you through a lonely quarantine.…

April 4, 2020

Many artists, like the ones illustrated above, have taken to Instagram live in the efforts of the #TogetheratHome music providing fans with free concerts.

The Charm of Instagram Live Concerts Amid COVID-19

Nina Dutta, Occidental College

Staying home for the greater good — the social media platform has become the next Madison Square Garden.…

April 4, 2020

Catherine McCord in a scene from her documentary 'You're Gonna Be Okay'

Catherine McCord Wins NFFTY Award for Documentary at 18 Years Old

Desiree Jaime, Hofstra University

I had the chance to speak with the young filmmaker about her inspirations, obstacles and her raw, personal award-winning documentary 'You're Gonna Be Okay.'…

April 3, 2020

In an article highlighting the strengths of animated films, it may be time for the Academy Awards to change their guidelines.

There Needs To Be More Categories for Animated Films at the Oscars

Rose Younglove, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

There's countless categories for live-action movies, so why not for animation?…

April 3, 2020

Screenshot from 2011 film Contagion, in an article about movie outbreaks

A Few Movie Outbreaks That Feel a Lot Like the Coronavirus Pandemic

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

While COVID-19 is currently wreaking havoc, maybe films about epidemics could provide catharsis.…

April 2, 2020

Robert De Niro, Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio, who are likely appearing in film version of Killers of the Flower Moon

‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Is the Next True Crime Book To Inspire Scorsese

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

Just like 'Goodfellas' and 'The Irishman,' a real-life tale is serving as source material for the famed director.…

March 31, 2020

Photo of a computer screen with the channel of a YouTube creator

YouTube Creators Are Helping Us Get Through Quarantine

Karunya Bhramasandra, Stanford University

Staying home doesn't have to be an endless cycle of boredom. These content creators are helping us contend with staying inside during the global pandemic.…

March 31, 2020