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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

Person using premium services of Netflix

Premium Streaming: Is the Price for Subscribing Worth It?

Mirella Gonzales, Texas Tech University

Should you spend the money on a long-term subscription or stick to those free trials?…

March 13, 2020

Jason Bateman and Laura Linney in Netflix show Ozark

‘Ozark’ Promises More Twists in Its Third Season

Charles Hough

The third season of the critically-acclaimed crime drama is coming back to Netflix on March 27.…

March 13, 2020

Why ‘Sailor Moon’ Remains One of the Most Influential Anime of All Time

Kaelani Ramirez, Arizona State University

Making their first appearance on American television 25 years ago, the Sailor Scouts have conquered villains, boy troubles and the anime throne.…

March 12, 2020

Do you like what you see when you look in the mirror?

Facetune Is Becoming Normalized, and That’s a Problem

Nayeli G. Pena, Colorado College

The photo editing app can touch up appearances on Instagram and Snapchat, but is it negatively affecting young people's self-worth?…

March 8, 2020

Kayla Cromer Breaks Down Barriers for Neurodiverse Representation on TV

Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University

As both the star of 'Everything's Gonna Be Okay' and an actress on the spectrum, she's eliminating harmful stereotypes of autism that other shows often perpetuate.…

March 8, 2020

Cancel Culture Is a Myth and No One Is Here For It

Maui Smith, University of Pittsburgh

Accountability isn’t a witch hunt.…

March 7, 2020

‘Emma.’ Is a Refreshing, Comedic Take on the Jane Austen Novel

Nina Dutta, Occidental College

Autumn De Wilde’s film may not be entirely true to the book, but it still captures the essence of the author's work.…

March 7, 2020

Girl looking at social media on her phone

Are College Students Addicted to Social Media Use?

Ian Nordin, University of Texas at San Antonio

You have all the information you could ever want at your fingertips. It's easy to become obsessed with so much power.…

March 6, 2020

Mother visiting deceased daughter in virtual reality

Bringing Back the Dead: Has Virtual Reality Gone Too Far?

Nanda Illahi, Okayama University

The documentary 'I Met You' reconnected people with their deceased loved ones. Is it heartwarming or hazardous?…

March 5, 2020

Should You Feel Sorry For Joe Goldberg of ‘You’?

Kayla Placide, University at Buffalo

Why is the murdering main character of the Netflix show garnering so much sympathy?…

March 4, 2020

Jalaiah Harmon dancing to the original renegade.

Here’s the Tea: Should Viral Trend Creators Receive Credit for Their Work?

Nayeli G. Pena, Colorado College

Chances are, you probably didn’t know who created the 'Renegade' dance a few weeks ago.…

March 3, 2020

9 Netflix Shows to Boost Your Foreign Language Skills

Victoria Acosta, Southern Adventist University

It’s time to stop limiting yourself to English television and start absorbing that language you’ve always wanted to learn with these binge-worthy shows.…

March 3, 2020

What ‘WandaVision’ Might Tell Viewers About Delusional Disorder and Psychosis

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

Combining real-life issues and movie worlds isn't always a bad idea.…

March 2, 2020

What’s so Appealing About Watching Cute Animal Videos?

Janella Tibbetts, Framingham State University

Exactly what is it about them that makes us love them so much?…

March 1, 2020

John Ambrose and Lara Jean dance together in "To All the Boys: P.S. I Love You"

Love Gets Complicated in ‘To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You’

Kayla Johnson, Bradley University

Lara Jean has a complicated love life for someone who’s never been in a relationship.…

March 1, 2020

Characters from "Ossan's Love" sitting on a bench

‘Ossan’s Love’ Is Normalizing Gay Relationships in Japan

Nanda Illahi, Okayama University

The LGBTQ+ show is bringing a new and necessary viewpoint to Japan's Yaoi and Yuri-saturated pop culture.…

March 1, 2020

Has the Show ‘Love Is Blind’ Put the Final Nail in Love’s Coffin?

Mirella Gonzales, Texas Tech University

Is dating on a show any different than dating on an app?…

February 29, 2020

Characters from "The Photograph" in a restaurant.

‘The Photograph’ Revamps Black Love for February

Alyssa Alexander, SUNY Buffalo State

Why is this romance so important? You won't see stereotypical tropes about black people here — just couples trying to navigate the tricky world of love.…

February 29, 2020

The Virtual World Isn’t Always Fun and Games for a Game Developer

Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University

Video game creators have feelings too, and it's time for us to start treating them like the human beings they are.…

February 28, 2020

In an article about the show The Boondocks, an illustration of a raised fist and a hand doing a peace sign

‘The Boondocks’ Is Everything Right About Satire and What It Can Teach

Maui Smith, University of Pittsburgh

A lesson in politics and the diverse experience of the black American.…

February 28, 2020

TikTok’s Tony Lopez’s Response to Nude Leak Exposes a Double Standard

Asha MacKay, Wellesley College

He has received support from fellow TikTok creators for making light of the leak. Meanwhile, female celebs are on the defensive.…

February 28, 2020

The Rise of Meme Music: How It Became Generation Z’s Favorite Genre

Nayeli G. Pena, Colorado College

The self-awareness of a new generation is propelling this internet-age style of music into the mainstream.…

February 26, 2020

Bong Joon-ho’s Earlier Work ‘The Host’ Is a Must-Watch

Angel Lin, University of California, Santa Barbara

The director of 'Parasite' directed another tale of a family struggling to survive in a socially-stratified society — except this time, it was a monster movie.…

February 26, 2020