‘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
‘ANIMA’ Is a Blissful Piece of Art Everyone Should Watch Clarence Dodge, Sarah Lawrence College Thom Yorke and Paul Thomas Anderson collaborate to create a surreal music video.… July 19, 2019
Why You Should Watch ‘I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson’ Noah Carey, University of Pennsylvania Netflix's latest attempt at sketch comedy is undeniably cringy at first glance, but worth sticking with.… July 19, 2019
‘Philosophize This!’ Is a Podcast That Modernizes Philosophy in More Ways Than One Mela Lozano, University of Texas at San Antonio Stephen West hosts a beginner-friendly podcast that prompts listeners to examine their own existence via the vast philosophical canon.… July 18, 2019
The Upward Trajectory of Female Representation in ‘Stranger Things 3’ Kala Horvat, University of Georgia The ladies of Hawkins are finally starting to shine independently.… July 18, 2019
A Simply Nailogical Retrospective In Honor of Her New Brand, Holo Taco Ashley Peterson, Geneva College The YouTuber just launched her new nail polish brand. Will she get a seat at the table with the other royalty of beauty YouTube?… July 18, 2019
A Meltdown-Savvy Mind: Thoughts on the Legacy of Nora Ephron Carli Moses, Union University Nora Ephron was a master writer of rom-coms for the neurotic.… July 18, 2019
The Top 6 Netflix Cooking Shows to Add to Your List Kathryn Milschewski, Carthage College Put on your apron, and learn to cook with the world’s finest culinary masterminds.… July 17, 2019
Why Cameron Boyce’s Passing Shook the Internet Stina Chang, University of Southern California A piece of our childhoods died with him.… July 17, 2019
Fact Beats Fiction in ‘Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story’ Christopher Duggan, Boise State University Martin Scorsese tells the story of one of Dylan’s great tours, with a few ill-advised twists.… July 17, 2019
‘Dragon Prince’ Has Dragons and Diversity: What More Could You Ask For? Emma Dailey Mitchell, Columbia College Chicago This children's show normalizes communities the right way.… July 17, 2019
(Almost) Everything You Need to Know About the Tommy Westphall Theory Madalyn Watson, Baylor University According to this theory, a young boy from the ‘80s imagined almost the entire American television landscape.… July 17, 2019
4 Terrifying Children’s Movies You Should Try Watching Again Aliza Pelto, Pratt Institute Who needs 'Annabelle Comes Home' when you already have these gems?… July 17, 2019
Why Social Media Influencers Are the Scariest Mentors of Our Generation Sophie Westergren, Ithaca College Being you is the trendiest thing to be.… July 16, 2019
Why I Loved “John Wick 3” So Much Mela Lozano, University of Texas at San Antonio ... and why I worship Keanu Reeves.… July 16, 2019
‘Spiderman: Far From Home’ Proves That We Can Still Live on Without Iron Man Clarence Dodge, Sarah Lawrence College Although 'Avengers: Endgame' ended an era, Marvel is still going.… July 15, 2019
Will Netflix’s ‘Rocko’s Modern Life’ Movie Keep Millennials Subscribed? Eric Alexander, University of Colorado Denver The streaming wars are here, and nostalgic millennials are already winning.… July 14, 2019
The Top 5 Iconic Moments of This Year’s BET Awards Rickea Bell, Saint Peter’s University The annual awards ceremony aims to showcase the best of black performers, and the 2019 Awards did just that, with established legends and fresh faces alike.… July 14, 2019
Disney’s “Gravity Falls” Transcends the Label of Children’s Show Rebecca McKinley Parsons, Wake Forest University It's like an animated 'Twin Peaks,' but without the sexual tension.… July 14, 2019
Songwriters Are Finally Given a Voice on NBC’s ‘Songland’ Rebecca McKinley Parsons, Wake Forest University Long pushed out of the spotlight in favor of performers, songwriters are finally getting to be the center of attention.… July 14, 2019
Which of These 6 People Should Play the King in the Upcoming Elvis Biopic? Katelyn Melder, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania These six actors and musicians have got us all shook up.… July 13, 2019
Season 3 of ‘Stranger Things’ Delivers on Visuals and Tears Rocco Romano, University of Iowa The Fourth of July festival aren't the only fireworks in the third iteration of Netflix's sci-fi darling.… July 13, 2019
The 5 Most Iconic Episodes of ‘SpongeBob Squarepants’ Eric Alexander, University of Colorado Denver Are ya ready, kids? The 20th anniversary of the classic show has arrived, and we’re here to help you celebrate.… July 13, 2019
‘Midsommar’ Is the Scariest Break-Up Film You Have to See Isador Pinto, Ringling College of Art + Design Ari Aster’s sophomore film is a colorful, bright and gory tale of family, relationships and terrifying traditions.… July 13, 2019
Are the Try Guys Really the Legends of the Internet? Emma Dailey Mitchell, Columbia College Chicago To see it is to believe it.… July 13, 2019
‘Bloodmoon’ Might Answer Unresolved Questions From ‘Game of Thrones’ Clarence Dodge, Sarah Lawrence College Now if only George R. R. Martin would finish the book series ...… July 12, 2019
6 Educational YouTube Channels that Make Learning Fun Kathryn Milschewski, Carthage College Interested in something new? Just watch and learn.… July 12, 2019
7 Recently Released Movies With LGBTQ+ Leads Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University The LGBTQ+ movement takes to the big screen.… July 11, 2019
The Lumineers Portray the Spiral of Alcoholism in ‘Gloria’ Madison Feser, Seton Hall University The folk-rock band explores the generational impact of addiction.… July 11, 2019
4 British Reality TV Shows to Replace Your American Staples Stina Chang, University of Southern California It's everything you love about reality TV — but British.… July 10, 2019
Why Bella Thorne Deserves Support, Not Shame, for Sharing Nudes Abby Webb, Rice University It’s time to stop shaming people for taking nudes, and start doing something about the ones who leak them.… July 10, 2019
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