‘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 Other Two’ Examines the Fringes of the Spotlight Sam Shepherd, McGill University This sitcom tackles Hollywood cynicism with a hilarious and open heart.… July 26, 2019
‘Made in Heaven’ Portrays the Emergence of a New India Mela Lozano, University of Texas at San Antonio The show is only for viewers who are ready to do some serious binge-watching.… July 26, 2019
The Rise of Food YouTubers Kristin Auld, St John’s University They’re sneaking their way into our screens, hearts and kitchens. … July 25, 2019
‘Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel’ Is a Sports Show for Everyone Amber Amortegui, Palm Beach Atlantic University You don't have to be a sports fans to appreciate these inspirational and profound stories.… July 25, 2019
Live-Action Remakes of ‘Mulan’ and ‘The Little Mermaid’ Continue to Push Diversity Stina Chang, University of Southern California Live-action Disney films are revealing a whole new world of magic.… July 25, 2019
Musician Biopics: Are They a Service or Disservice? Caleb Clark, Hillsdale College We all love when we get to see our favorite artists on the screen, but what happens when the reality doesn't live up to the hype?… July 25, 2019
‘Stranger Things 3: The Game’ Is a Mess That Only Die-Hard Fans Will Enjoy Brandon Suss, University of South Carolina In a world where the show doesn't exist, and this isn't a tie-in product, it would just be a boring video game.… July 24, 2019
‘Yesterday’ Leaves Questions Unanswered and Avenues Unexplored Charlotte Susser, University of Chicago But you should still go see it anyway, especially if you like the Beatles.… July 24, 2019
‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ Might Be the Most Groundbreaking Spider-Man Film Yet Ashley Peterson, Geneva College The latest addition to the MCU is full of laughs, action and plenty of heart, but the post-credits scene is a true revelation.… July 24, 2019
Dr. Mike and His Quest to Debunk Medical Myths Charlotte Susser, University of Chicago This YouTube doctor has answers to all of your medical questions.… July 24, 2019
The 5 Most Significant Adult Cartoons Amber Amortegui, Palm Beach Atlantic University Who says cartoons are only for kids?… July 24, 2019
‘Midsommar’: Where Eden Meets Hell Madison Feser, Seton Hall University The Ari Aster film seamlessly merges the sublimely beautiful with the disturbingly sinister, creating a world that audiences will both revile and desire.… July 24, 2019
5 Video Games to Get You Through the Dog Days of Summer Cameron Rapata, Columbia College Chicago These titles might not have made headlines, but they steal the stage with righteous storytelling and immersive gameplay.… July 23, 2019
Underrated Actors You Should Keep an Eye Out For Emma Dailey Mitchell, Columbia College Chicago Here's a spoiler: There is a better Franco brother.… July 23, 2019
What Are the Best Fantasy Escapes for a Break From the Real World? Daniel Reed Looking for a fantasy fix? Check out these works from a variety of different media to get a break from the day-to-day.… July 22, 2019
Thomas Sanders Explores Mental Illness in a Comprehensible Way Kaitlin Romriell, Southern New Hampshire University The YouTuber creates videos that explore mental illness by using different characters to voice different parts of his brain.… July 22, 2019
4 Upcoming Lesser-Known Fantasy and Sci-Fi Adaptations Rocco Romano, University of Iowa We might be approaching a golden age of TV sci-fi and fantasy.… July 22, 2019
Why Russians Should Not Have Been the Villain in ‘Stranger Things 3’ Caleb Dukes, Rice University We've reached the death of the show’s subtle Cold War commentary.… July 22, 2019
Horror Fans Should Tune Into Netflix’s ‘The Kirlian Frequency’ Logan Floyd, Mercyhurst University This Argentinian animated horror anthology series offers an abundance of chilling tales.… July 21, 2019
Aziz Ansari’s New Netflix Special, ‘Right Now,’ Marks a Pivotal Moment for Comedy Eric Alexander, University of Colorado Denver The Netflix comedy special attempts to reconnect Ansari and his fans for the first time since his allegations.… July 21, 2019
A Web of Terror: 5 Terrifying Tales from the Internet Isador Pinto, Ringling College of Art + Design Are they real or are they fiction?… July 21, 2019
‘Life in the Doghouse’ Couple Dedicates Life to Dog Rescues Hannah Jumer, Converse College The Netflix show takes a look inside the life of two men who run a rescue of over 10,000 dogs — all out of their home.… July 21, 2019
Where Does LiveLeak Fit Into Internet Culture in 2019? Brandon Suss, University of South Carolina The video-sharing website has a lot of potential, but is it too late to change gears?… July 21, 2019
‘Stranger Songs’ Brings Fandom to the Mainstream Abby Webb, Rice University Ingrid Michaelson’s new album sets the ever-popular 'Stranger Things' to music.… July 20, 2019
Breaking Down the Feud Between Taylor Swift and Scooter Braun Carli Moses, Union University Does she just need to calm down?… July 20, 2019
Need to Talk to Someone? Try ‘7 Cups of Tea.’ Marie Christensen, George Fox University It's a much healthier version of 'spilling the tea.'… July 20, 2019
Why You Shouldn’t Make a Finsta Caleb Dukes, Rice University Delete your account. (No, really, it's for the best.)… July 20, 2019
Meet Ashley, aka bestdressed, the Queen of Aesthetic Thrifting Madalyn Watson, Baylor University Listen to the fashion (and life) advice from an effortlessly relatable and honest “picnic b---h.”… July 20, 2019
‘Stranger Things’ Season 3 Is Out and It’s Just What You Would Expect Simona Barca, American University Yes, they must close the portal to the Upside Down. Again.… July 19, 2019
“Exhibit A”: When Grisly Crime Meets Questionable Science Carli Moses, Union University Sometimes, the evidence isn't what it seems.… July 19, 2019