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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

The Graveyard of Memes, Brand Twitter Is a Plague Upon the Site

Abby Webb, Rice University

The proliferation of quirky company Twitter accounts just goes to show that nothing is sacred when it comes to commercialism and advertising.…

December 12, 2019

In Tiffany Haddish’s ‘Black Mitzvah’ the Comedian Celebrates Her Identity

Carli Moses, Union University

The celebrity's new comedy special will leave you laughing and unveils previously unknown parts of her unique life experiences.…

December 11, 2019

‘The Crown’ Runs Into Some Bumps With Its Season 3 Cast Change

Kayla Carson, Simon Fraser University

The Netflix show on the postwar British monarchy has to deal with some noticeable changes in personnel.…

December 10, 2019

The Universal Hip Hop Museum Opens Its Teaser Exhibit in the Bronx

Cynthia Vasquez, Rutgers University, New Brunswick

The new exhibit 'The [R]evolution of Hip Hop' puts this genre's long history in the limelight, highlighting its changes and triumphs.…

December 10, 2019

Natasha McDonald illustration for best holiday episodes in sitcoms by Kristin Auld

It’s That Time of Year! Here’s the 5 Best Sitcom Holiday Episodes

Kristin Auld, St John’s University

Grab some hot chocolate and get cozy by the fire with your favorite television pals.…

December 8, 2019

image from The Mandalorian tv show on Disney Plus

‘The Mandalorian’ Isn’t Just for Fans of the ‘Star Wars’ Universe

Brendan Bell, Towson University

The new Disney Plus show can stand on its own, even without the connection to the expansive sci-fi franchise.…

December 8, 2019

‘The Irishman’ Is Martin Scorsese’s Latest Masterpiece

Matthew Robison, University of South Florida

The deft reworking of his criminal origin narrative yields total tragedy.…

December 7, 2019

Are Nintendo’s Amiibo Figures on a Continual Decline?

Nathan Coles, Oakland University

The collectible figures have been left on the shelf for too long.…

December 6, 2019

Why Are Hallmark Christmas Movies so Bad, yet so Popular?

Meredith Day, Davidson College

The long-running greeting card company has been force-feeding us their festive, mistletoe-filled extravaganzas for far too long with minute advances in diversity.…

December 6, 2019

Before the MCU: What Marvel Fans Should Watch on Disney+

Gabriel Egbert, University of Louisville

The streaming service allows fans to revisit the origins of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.…

December 5, 2019

Lady and the Tramp illustration by Ashawna Linyard for Caleb Dukes' article

The Live-Action ‘Lady and the Tramp’ Is Beautiful

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

The film jettisons the problematic elements of the original, and the more realistic animation has the spirit many felt 'The Lion King' lacked.…

December 5, 2019

Is Timothée Chalamet’s Newest Project, ‘The King,’ a Satisfying Drama?

Carli Moses, Union University

This Shakespeare adaptation strays from the source material, but in doing so creates quite the cautionary tale about the price of war.…

December 4, 2019

‘Charlie’s Angels’ Is a Feminist Action Film, But That’s Not Why It Flopped

Caroline Forrey, Miami University, Ohio

Elizabeth Banks' spy flick is the latest female-fronted film to crash at the box office.…

December 4, 2019

‘Overwatch 2’ Is a Welcome Expansion on the Original Game

Nathan Coles, Oakland University

The sequel to Overwatch introduces a lot of exciting additions for fans to experience.…

December 4, 2019

‘Knives Out’ Is a Masterful Reworking of Murder Mystery Tropes

Matthew Robison, University of South Florida

Rian Johnson’s latest film uses an unconventional whodunnit to look at contemporary issues.…

December 3, 2019

Everything You Need to Know About Netflix’s ‘Selena: The Series’

Cynthia Vasquez, Rutgers University, New Brunswick

The singer changed the game for Latinx artists and now this upcoming biopic will give fans an even closer look at her infamous life.…

December 3, 2019

’21 Bridges’ Attempts Commentary About Police and Justice

Rickea Bell, Saint Peter’s University

Chadwick Boseman shines, but high expectations will not be your friend with this film.…

December 3, 2019

‘Lizzie McGuire’ Is Back: Is It Truly What Dreams Are Made Of?

Megan Thompson, Montclair State University

With Disney+ allowing users everywhere to relive their childhood, this classic series serves as a digital time capsule.…

December 2, 2019

Dancing With The Stars illustration by Ashawna Linyard

A Comprehensive Look at This Season of ‘Dancing With The Stars’

Kristin Auld, St John’s University

Let’s talk about the highs, lows and how the heck Sean Spicer lasted so long in the competition.…

December 1, 2019

Jim Cornette makes racist comments on NWA wrestling, for Brendan Bell's article

Jim Cornette’s Joke Is a Reminder of Professional Wrestling’s Racism

Brendan Bell, Towson University

Bad jokes aren’t the only racist things to come out of wrestling.…

December 1, 2019

Violette_Fr Is the Diverse and Artistic Beauty Channel Everyone Needs

Carli Moses, Union University

On this beautifully filmed YouTube channel, artists highlight the creative potential hidden within a self-care routine.…

November 29, 2019

‘Beautiful Ghosts’ Is a Haunting Piece From Taylor Swift

Emma Lichtenstein, Brandeis University

The pop star's contribution to the 'Cats' soundtrack parallels her own life in a few ways.…

November 29, 2019

Disney’s ‘Frozen 2’ Finds a Way to Surpass the Original

Blair Krassen, The University of the Arts, Philadelphia

With original songs, new themes, important lessons and clever jokes, this film is a must-see for all ages.…

November 28, 2019

‘The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open’: An Unapologetic Mirror for Social Failings

Abby Webb, Rice University

Directors Tailfeathers and Hepburn’s new movie emulates a relentless reality that grounds the film and gives a voice to the indigenous experience.…

November 27, 2019

Bong Joon-ho Perfects His Craft With Masterpiece ‘Parasite’

Jake Mauriello, SUNY New Paltz

Fresh off a Palme d’Or win at Cannes, the Korean film has been garnering major buzz as award season approaches.…

November 27, 2019

If You’re Not Watching ‘Letterkenny’ Already, Well, Pitter Patter

Gabriel Egbert, University of Louisville

This Canadian comedy continuously creates chuckles.…

November 26, 2019

The Game Awards 2019 Show That Video Games Are Art Too

Tommy Nguyen, Clovis Community College

The Oscars of gaming is giving this medium the recognition that it deserves.…

November 25, 2019

Google Stadia Is an Unfortunate Attempt at Video Game Streaming

Brendan Bell, Towson University

Lag and the inability to download games is really hampering the tech giant's foray into cloud gaming services.…

November 25, 2019

Hailee Steinfeld as Emily Dickinson in the new Apple TV+ series

The New ‘Dickinson’ TV Series Falls Short of Expectations

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

Hailee Steinfeld’s latest project doesn’t seem to get its main character.…

November 23, 2019

How ‘The Mandalorian’ Connects to the Star Wars Universe

Nathan Coles, Oakland University

The new Disney+ series will feel familiar to longtime Star Wars fans.…

November 23, 2019

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