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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 Absolute Horror of Dropping Your Phone

Daniel Reed

Consider investing in a quality phone grip to avoid shattering your mobile devices.…

September 20, 2019

Jennifer’s Body Is a Seminal Classic, Change My Mind

Aliza Pelto, Pratt Institute

Nothing but respect for MY demonically possessed feminist queen.…

September 19, 2019

The Meaning Of Hopepunk: The Antidote to Nihilism

Marie Christensen, George Fox University

In a time when so many seem embroiled in pessimism, there's something out there that speaks to hope.…

September 19, 2019

Junji Ito’s ‘Gyo’ and the Horror of WMDs

Logan Floyd, Mercyhurst University

A frightening fantasy by one of Japan’s greatest horror writers mirrors disturbing realities within our own world.…

September 19, 2019

The Third Season of ‘Dragula’ Shows How Little ‘Drag Race’ Represents

Isador Pinto, Ringling College of Art + Design

With a small budget but a monstrous fan base, the Boulet Brothers’ alternative drag competition showcases the multifaceted world of drag art that RuPaul leaves out of her show.…

September 18, 2019

‘Look Mom I Can Fly’ Has a Lot on the Surface, But Avoids Going In-Depth

Abby Webb, Rice University

The new Travis Scott documentary has some fun moments, but avoids deeper insights into the rapper's life.…

September 18, 2019

‘Falling Inn Love’: A Rom-Com That ‘Inn-peccably’ Mimics the Genre’s Tropes

Carli Moses, Union University

This rom-com does nothing to renovate the category, and that’s okay.…

September 18, 2019

Is ‘The Morning Show’ Actually What Apple TV+ Needs?

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

Will the star-studded series help the new streaming service succeed?…

September 18, 2019

‘Supernatural’: The Slowest Burn or Biggest Queerbaiting? Time to Decide

Emma Dailey Mitchell, Columbia College Chicago

As the subtext says, but how will it end?…

September 17, 2019

What ‘Where’d You Go, Bernadette’ Says About Following Your Dreams

Charlotte Susser, University of Chicago

This movie looks at ambition, mental health, creativity, complacency and how they all connect.…

September 16, 2019

‘The Righteous Gemstones’ Is Danny McBride’s Next Hit Comedy

Eric Alexander, University of Colorado Denver

HBO welcomes yet another gem of a TV show to their lineup.…

September 15, 2019

5 New Netflix Series to Procrastinate To

Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University

With the school year well on its way, we’re in search of new ways to distract ourselves from those 10-page essays and hours of work.…

September 13, 2019

Jessi Combs’ Best Moments on ‘MythBusters’

Charlotte Susser, University of Chicago

Her sense of adventure and urge to discover earned her a special place on this show.…

September 13, 2019

‘The Dark Crystal’ Prequel Is a Must-Watch on Netflix

Kaitlin Romriell, Southern New Hampshire University

‘The Dark Crystal Age of Resistance’ captures the essence of the original movie while building new characters and plot.…

September 13, 2019

Las Vegas From Your Living Room: The City of Sin Goes to the Movies

Daniel Reed

If you can't afford the plane ticket, just sit back on the couch and check out these movies.…

September 12, 2019

What Can We Expect From Season 2 of ‘The Boys’

Noah Carey, University of Pennsylvania

With filming already underway, here is a way-too-early look at what could happen in the next installment of Amazon Prime's sleeper hit.…

September 12, 2019

So, Spider-Man Has Left Marvel … What Now?

Clarence Dodge, Sarah Lawrence College

Spoiler alert: Tom Holland's Spider-Man will no longer be a part of Marvel's Phase Four.…

September 12, 2019

‘Derry Girls’: Causing Trouble During The Troubles

Madison Feser, Seton Hall University

Funeral pot brownies, a chips shop set aflame and a British boy at an Irish girls school — these teens are wreaking comedic havoc on their small northern Irish town.…

September 12, 2019

The Astrology App Co-Star Is the Blunt Friend That You Need

Haley Cohen, Quinnipiac University

Here's your own pocket fortune teller.…

September 11, 2019

5 Studio Ghibli Movies You Must See

Mela Lozano, University of Texas at San Antonio

But you should watch all the Studio Ghibli movies anyway.…

September 11, 2019

Amazon Prime’s ‘Carnival Row’ Is a Fantasy Tale Unlike Any Other

Rocco Romano, University of Iowa

With exciting world-building and a unique commentary on social issues, 'Carnival Row' is another solid effort by Amazon Prime.…

September 11, 2019

What Are E-Boys, and Why Is TikTok Overrun With Them?

Madalyn Watson, Baylor University

And why are these questions keeping me up at night?…

September 10, 2019

A Murder Guide for Each Major Death in ‘How to Get Away with Murder’

Emma Dailey Mitchell, Columbia College Chicago

They’ve gotten away with murder for six years — but wait, who died?…

September 10, 2019

Job Opportunities After University: Becoming an Online Game Developer

Daniel Reed

Sure, it's fun to play video games, but how about making them?…

September 10, 2019

‘Carnival Row’: The Fantastical Lens Portraying Today’s Immigration Issues

Hannah Jumer, Converse College

Set in a world where fairies and humans live side-by-side yet far from together, this book is full of romance, suspense and political tension that reflects the issues of our own world.…

September 9, 2019

The Top 5 Cringiest Episodes of TV Sitcom ‘The Office’

Rebecca McKinley Parsons, Wake Forest University

Thanks to Michael Scott, things are about to get awkward.…

September 9, 2019

What We Know About ‘Downton Abbey’ the Movie

Rickea Bell, Saint Peter’s University

After six seasons, we still crave more.…

September 9, 2019

‘A Short Hike’ Is a Trail You’ll Want to Meander Again and Again

Isador Pinto, Ringling College of Art + Design

The charm of 'Animal Crossing' is mixed with the exploration of 'Breath of the Wild' in this warm and pleasant indie game.…

September 8, 2019

4 Problems With Disney’s Live Action Remakes

Haley Cohen, Quinnipiac University

These films just don’t have the same appeal in live action.…

September 8, 2019

‘Mind Hunter’ Season 2 Explores the Psychological Profiles of Serial Killers

Mela Lozano, University of Texas at San Antonio

The series captivates its audience once again with unnerving criminals and profilers who are confronted with the darkest parts of humanity. Spoilers ahead.…

September 8, 2019

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