‘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
Amy Schumer’s ‘Growing’ Is Vulgar, Vibrant and Empowering Casey Breneman, University of Virginia Schumer uses crude humor to open up about serious topics in her newest Netflix comedy special.… March 30, 2019
‘Us’ Is a Stunning Thriller with Thick Layers of Social Commentary Megan Mehta, University of Illinois at Chicago Peele's second horror film is even more ambitious than his first.… March 30, 2019
The 3 Best REACT Videos on YouTube Jocelyn Campos, University of Texas at San Antonio Watching videos of other people watching videos is so much more entertaining than it sounds.… March 30, 2019
Everything You Need to Know About the Upcoming Film ‘Brightburn’ Ben Garcia, Hope International University Evil Superman hits the big screen.… March 29, 2019
The Lovable Mayhem of ‘Santa Clarita Diet’ Is Back on Netflix Matilda Schulman, University of California, Berkeley Season 3 has a lot of explaining to do.… March 29, 2019
Everything Coming to Netflix in April 2019 (Plus Some Recommendations) Michaela Shea-Gander, Denison University Just in time for finals week!… March 29, 2019
A Scene-by-Scene Breakdown of the ‘Stranger Things’ Season 3 Trailer Amanda Pfender, Gateway Technical College What big things are happening in the little town of Hawkins?… March 29, 2019
5 Vintage Nickelodeon Sitcoms That Need to Be on Netflix Rishi Patel, University of Iowa Fingers crossed.… March 29, 2019
Will Captain Marvel Become the Avengers’ New Ultimate Soldier? Daniel Reed And does this mean Captain America is on his way out?… March 28, 2019
Diet Prada Is the Watchdog the Fashion World Needs Michael Wu, Case Western Reserve University The popular Instagram account has taken on everyone from Dolce and Gabbana to Kim Kardashian.… March 27, 2019
Consuming Monstrous Sea Creatures Is Apparently the Newest Mukbang Niche Hannah Cullen, St. Cloud State University 'Lost in the sauce' has taken on a whole new meaning.… March 26, 2019
4 Shows That Prove TruTV Is Criminally Underappreciated Scott Williamson, Florida Atlantic University Comedy, hidden-camera shows and sitcoms, oh my!… March 26, 2019
Why Goose, Captain Marvel’s Feline Sidekick, Is So Important Amanda Pfender, Gateway Technical College A cat that's out of this world, literally.… March 25, 2019
YouTube’s ‘Cut’ Gets Contestants Buzzed, Naked and Vulnerable, and It’s Beautiful Keely Cohen-Breen, SUNY Plattsburgh College Sometimes transcending social taboos requires an illicit substance or two.… March 25, 2019
‘Turn Up Charlie’ Showcases Idris Elba’s Comedic Side Matilda Schulman, University of California, Berkeley The warm-hearted comedy from the normally dramatic actor is a feel-good watch.… March 25, 2019
E-Therapy: Could Your Next Therapist Be Just a Click Away? Grace Larson, Ripon College What's more convenient than a therapist in your pocket?… March 25, 2019
Where Are YouTube’s Most OG Content Creators Now? Gabrielle Sheehan, Montclair State University These four YouTubers were the hottest thing to watch on your desktop computer in the early 2000s.… March 23, 2019
Where Are 4 of Vine’s Biggest Celebrities Now? Indigo Holmes, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh An update on the Paul Bros., Shawn Mendes, Liza Koshy and Lele Pons.… March 21, 2019
How Netflix’s ‘Heal’ Challenges the Western View of Medicine Layan Sasa, University of Texas at San Antonio Mind over matter takes on a whole new meaning.… March 20, 2019
The 10 Best Things We Saw/Did at South by Southwest 2019 Mark Stenberg This year more than ever, local acts shone.… March 19, 2019
The Self-Taught Stunt Artist Shaina West Kicks Butt at Promoting Diversity Scott Williamson, Florida Atlantic University A West we can believe in.… March 19, 2019
The Top 7 Weirdest ASMR Videos on YouTube Jillian Morris, Chapman University For aspiring ASMRists, simply whispering and scratching things doesn't cut it anymore.… March 19, 2019
Season 2 of Neil Gaiman’s ‘American Gods’ Is Finally Here Matilda Schulman, University of California, Berkeley How does the sophomore season compare to its groundbreaking predecessor?… March 18, 2019
Todrick Hall’s Visual Albums Are All About LGBTQ+ Support Jocelyn Campos, University of Texas at San Antonio His two visual albums, 'Straight Outta Oz' and 'Forbidden,' illustrate his personal struggle growing up gay.… March 16, 2019
‘The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening’ Is Being Remade, and the Stakes Are High Amanda Pfender, Gateway Technical College Let's hope it does its '90s predecessors justice.… March 16, 2019
The 5 Best Movies by Japanese Filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki Cristina Hernandez, UC San Diego Limiting this to five was a challenge.… March 16, 2019
Why You Should Become Acquainted with Yorgos Lanthimos ASAP Michaela Shea-Gander, Denison University If dark humor and complexity appeal to you, then Lanthimos is the director for you.… March 15, 2019
‘Captain Marvel’ Is Relatable, Inspiring and a Clue to the Next Installment in the MCU Megan Mehta, University of Illinois at Chicago She even has a thing or two on Wonder Woman.… March 15, 2019
How Student Films Can Unlock Doors in the Film Industry Casey Breneman, University of Virginia Wouldn't it help to know your way around a movie set before you enter the real world of filmmaking?… March 14, 2019
Why Christine Riccio’s ‘Again, But Better’ Deserves Its (Substantial) Hype Dorielys Cruz, University of Texas at San Antonio YouTubers can write books, too.… March 13, 2019
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