‘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
Can Sony’s ‘Spider-Man’ Survive Without Disney? Ashley Peterson, Geneva College With great intellectual property comes great responsibility.… September 6, 2019
What to Expect From ‘The Sims 4: Realm of Magic’ Kala Horvat, University of Georgia Wizards and witches and warlocks, oh my! … September 6, 2019
A Breakdown of Disney’s Recent ‘Star Wars’ News Clarence Dodge, Sarah Lawrence College The evil empire of entertainment strikes back after failing to resurrect its troublesome franchise.… September 6, 2019
The 7 Best People to Follow If You Struggle With Mental Illness Kaitlin Romriell, Southern New Hampshire University Having a mental illness is not easy to face alone.… September 5, 2019
‘Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure’ Is the Animated Epic You Should Be Watching Logan Floyd, Mercyhurst University This generations-spanning anime and manga provides nearly endless hours of inspiring entertainment for those with the courage to take the dive.… September 5, 2019
‘Blinded by the Light’ Is a Far Cry From Springsteen’s Success Noah Carey, University of Pennsylvania The film, based on the Jersey-born artist's highly influential music, ultimately falls flat on its face.… September 5, 2019
Online Therapy Makes Mental Healthcare More Accessible Abby Webb, Rice University If you’ve ever considered counseling but can’t make the commitment, online therapy provides similar benefits with half the hassle.… September 5, 2019
Let’s Dissect the Official Trailer for ‘American Horror Story: 1984’ Madalyn Watson, Baylor University If only to give us something to discuss, until the first episode premieres on Sept. 18.… September 4, 2019
‘Gears 5’ Looks to Revolutionize the ‘Gears of War’ Franchise Rocco Romano, University of Iowa The latest installment of the 'Gears of War' franchise promises to bring a fresh perspective to the classic third-person shooter.… September 3, 2019
Why ‘Critical Role’ Is the Twitch Stream You Need to Pick Up Marie Christensen, George Fox University Meet the gaming group that broke Kickstarter records.… September 3, 2019
Disney Dominates the Screen, and in the Process, Warps Our Childhood Emma Dailey Mitchell, Columbia College Chicago Even without Spider-Man, Disney’s on track to own the world.… September 3, 2019
Is ‘Good Boys’ a Good Movie? Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University Does the film measure up to all the hype its name suggests?… September 2, 2019
British Olympic Diver Tom Daley Stands Out Among YouTuber Athletes Stina Chang, University of Southern California Sometimes, it’s more about the player than the game.… September 2, 2019
Why Every Dog Lover Should See ‘The Art of Racing in the Rain’ Kristin Auld, St John’s University Bring a box of tissues because tears will be shed.… September 2, 2019
Netflix’s ‘The Politician,’ and the Issue of Age and Casting Christine Bushart, Georgia State University There are two sides to casting age-inappropriate actors.… September 2, 2019
‘Marriage Story’ Trailers Divide and Conquer Clarence Dodge, Sarah Lawrence College Baumbach's His and Hers trailers will hit you in the feels.… August 31, 2019
‘The Nightingale’ Is an Unflinching Portrayal of Colonial Australia Madison Feser, Seton Hall University Jennifer Kent’s film is unrelenting in its graphic depictions of savage brutality, but its meticulous attention to historical detail weaves a colonial story unlike any other.… August 30, 2019
‘Fire Emblem: Three Houses’ Is a War Worth Playing Isador Pinto, Ringling College of Art + Design A worthy effort, despite a few fumbles… August 30, 2019
The 6 Best Shows on VICE’s Munchies Brandon Suss, University of South Carolina That's good eating.… August 30, 2019
NBC’s ‘Bring the Funny’ Is One of the Best New Shows This Year Ashley Peterson, Geneva College In the era of reality TV, 'Bring the Funny' manages to be one of the sharpest, most entertaining competition shows of the decade.… August 29, 2019
The Ultimate Guide to Keeping Fantasy Football Fun This Season Noah Carey, University of Pennsylvania If you find yourself giving up on fantasy football and vowing to never return after Week 5, this is the guide for you.… August 29, 2019
Should We Expect a Tumblr Revival in the Near Future? Taylor Sprinkle, University of Texas at Austin After being purchased by Automattic, the parent company of popular blogging site WordPress, the iconic site may mount an unforeseen comeback.… August 29, 2019
‘Diagnosis’ and the Life-Saving Power of Social Media Carli Moses, Union University Sanders’ diagnosis? You need to rethink social media.… August 28, 2019
4 Films That Will Make You Fall for Timothée Chalamet Madalyn Watson, Baylor University Because he’s freaking gorgeous.… August 28, 2019
Top 3 YouTube Channels About Anime You Must Watch Mela Lozano, University of Texas at San Antonio These YouTube channels will aid your quest to build your anime watch list.… August 28, 2019
Why Normani Is Already a Star in Her Own Right Kala Horvat, University of Georgia You should seriously be anticipating the upcoming debut solo album from the Fifth Harmony star.… August 27, 2019
5 Kooky Art Pages to Follow on Instagram Sarah Mease, Columbia College Chicago Art just makes life better.… August 27, 2019
What I Learned from the Docuseries ‘Free Meek’ Rickea Bell, Saint Peter’s University Meek Mill's situation is the reality for a lot of black men in America.… August 26, 2019
Katherine Ryan’s ‘Glitter Room’ Is an Honest, Hilarious Take on Single Parenting Charlotte Susser, University of Chicago From mom fights to British children to Anna Kendrick, the comedian has a joke for every situation.… August 26, 2019
Weight Watchers’ New ‘Kurbo’ App Might Increase Childhood Eating Disorders Veronica Kuffel, University of Wisconsin-Madison The global company has a new dieting app for kids, but it could create more problems than it solves.… August 26, 2019