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Resurrecting Actors: Has CGI Gone Too Far?

Madison Feser, Seton Hall University

Forget resting in peace — computer-generated imagery pulls long deceased actors from their graves and pushes them back into the limelight.…

January 4, 2020

It’s Time for Reality TV to ‘Glow Up’ With This Makeup Competition

Abby Webb, Rice University

Currently on Netflix, this BBC makeup contest revives a genre in dire need of revamping.…

January 3, 2020

Seven Year Later, Disney Is Still Mishandling the ‘Star Wars’ Franchise

Brendan Bell, Towson University

After spending $4 billion to purchase the iconic media franchise, the giant entertainment conglomerate has little to show for it.…

January 2, 2020

A Message of Women’s Empowerment, ‘Little Women’ Style

Carli Moses, Union University

This fresh adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's book exalts each March sister in her own right, exploring the girls’ unique struggles and experiences.…

January 2, 2020

What’s Going to Happen in Season 24 of ‘The Bachelor’?

Meredith Day, Davidson College

Pilot Pete is already shirtless hosing down a plane, and no one is upset about it.…

January 2, 2020

A Broken Saga: Recapping the ‘Star Wars’ Sequel Trilogy

Gabriel Egbert, University of Louisville

Was all of this worth the hype?…

December 31, 2019

‘Fuller House’ Season 5 Might Be Fun, But It’s Also Predictable

Blair Krassen, The University of the Arts, Philadelphia

While the spinoff’s final season is hitting all the comedic marks, its plot lines might be lacking compared to its predecessor.…

December 30, 2019

The Reasons Why We Shouldn’t Want to Remember Kik

Giana Gayles, Stanford University

'U got a Kik? ;)' Cue cringe.…

December 30, 2019

The Biggest YouTubers These Past 10 Years: Where Are They Now?

Vaishnavi Kalyana, College of DuPage

Are they still hilarious or down in the dumps?…

December 29, 2019

YouTube Power Couple Alissa Violet and FaZe Banks Have Broken Up

Vaishnavi Kalyana, College of DuPage

Give us all the dirt.…

December 28, 2019

‘Tis the Season to Have More and Better Chanukah Movies!

Emma Lichtenstein, Brandeis University

Step aside mainstream holidays, it's our time.…

December 28, 2019

Disney Plus’s ‘Encore!’ Is Giving Former Theater Kids Another Chance at Their Starring Roles

Kristin Auld, St John’s University

The new Disney Plus series reunites old classmates and gives them another chance to shine on stage.…

December 27, 2019

‘Patriot’ Proves to Be an Unmissable Dramedy of Errors

Abby Webb, Rice University

Amazon’s dark comedy proves being a spy isn’t all glitz and glamour as intelligence officer John Tavner faces every obstacle in the book.…

December 26, 2019

Here’s What ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Is Actually Like From the Audience

Chris Meng, Pomona College

I grew up watching Jimmy Kimmel on YouTube, so when I had the chance to see it in-person I jumped at the opportunity to learn more about the show.…

December 25, 2019

It’s Time to Say Goodbye to Some Old Mainstays on Netflix

Vaishnavi Kalyana, College of DuPage

'Friends,' 'The Office' and more are leaving the OG streaming service for new territory.…

December 24, 2019

Will the Next Xbox and PlayStation Live Up to the Hype?

Brendan Bell, Towson University

With their new video game consoles on the horizon, Sony and Microsoft will compete once again.…

December 23, 2019

3 Ways Crypto Gaming Benefits Its Players

Daniel Reed

The technology is new, so the benefits might not be immediately apparent, but there's a lot going for it once you look deeper.…

December 23, 2019

The Best Moments of This Season of ‘Saturday Night Live’ So Far

Kristin Auld, St John’s University

From musical performances to weekend updates, this season is full of gems.…

December 22, 2019

‘Joke Show’ and the Bold Comedy of Michelle Wolf

Carli Moses, Union University

This contradictory comedy special both decries and leans into controversy, lending more heat to Wolf’s fiery persona.…

December 19, 2019

5 Tips for Using Reddit More Effectively

Daniel Reed

Feel intimidated by the huge social media platform? Don't be. Here are some hints and tricks for the newbie and veteran alike.…

December 17, 2019

MTV Is a Shell of Its Former Self, and Has Been For a While

Brendan Bell, Towson University

What caused the No. 1 channel for music to become just another reality show network?…

December 17, 2019

‘YOU’ Brings Chills This Holiday With the Release of Season 2

Megan Thompson, Montclair State University

Viewers can anticipate a new Joe as he traverses Los Angeles looking for his next victim.…

December 17, 2019

Where Are ‘The Bachelorette’ Winners Hannah Brown and Jed Wyatt Now?

Vaishnavi Kalyana, College of DuPage

The new season of 'The Bachelor' is just a few weeks away, so it's time to dig up dirt on everyone else.…

December 16, 2019

‘Dorohedoro’ Is Netflix’s Long-Awaited Adaptation of a Manga Cult Classic

Matthew Robison, University of South Florida

The series opens with a lizard man eating a sorcerer's head. Need I say more?…

December 16, 2019

The Most Influential Video Game Franchises of the Past 10 Years

Tommy Nguyen, Clovis Community College

We started off with a bang and now we’re back to our roots.…

December 15, 2019

‘Noelle’ Is the Feminist Christmas Tale We’ve Been Waiting For

Blair Krassen, The University of the Arts, Philadelphia

While there have been numerous films made about Santa Claus over the years, never before has there been a woman in the big red suit.…

December 15, 2019

New York, Uncensored: How Desus and Mero Brought Life to Late Night

Gabriel Egbert, University of Louisville

Get ready to meet the Bodega Boys, bringing the Bronx to your television screen.…

December 14, 2019

The Weirdest and Best New Pokémon from ‘Sword’ and ‘Shield’

Nathan Coles, Oakland University

The latest entry in the franchise went all-in on creative and unique designs.…

December 13, 2019

A24 and the Transition From Hollywood Big-Budgets to Arthouse Masterpieces

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

This artier newcomer is stepping into the film industry's spotlight and edging out previous stalwarts like Miramax.…

December 12, 2019

5 Books to Read After Season 3 of ‘The Crown’

Daniel Reed

If you're still hankering for more British monarchy drama, check out these titles.…

December 12, 2019