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Why Do People Love Harley Quinn?

Amy Garcia, Johns Hopkins University

Quinn has a fault that no other villain in the Batman world has, yet it’s one that everyone can identify with.…

August 6, 2016

Why Does Everyone Hate Florida?

Emily Suvannasankha, University of Central Florida

Three reasons to get your loathe on.…

August 4, 2016

A Defense of the Embattled “Batman vs. Superman” 

Shiloh McKinnon, Reed College

If critics were upset because the film failed to live up to their expectations, it was because they set the wrong expectations. …

August 4, 2016

What to Expect from ‘Suicide Squad’

Amy Garcia, Johns Hopkins University

The characters are all evil, but they’re not all interesting.…

July 31, 2016

What Filmmakers Can Learn from the Failure of ‘Divergent’

Danielle Wilkinson, Purdue University

As the series sinks into TV show oblivion, what is the future of book-to-movie adaptations?…

July 30, 2016

3 Life Lessons from Your Favorite Comedians

Jill Phelan, Saint Vincent College

This may surprise you, but they’re big proponents of not taking things too seriously.…

July 28, 2016

4 Must-Watch Animated Shorts

Olivia Buzzacco, Bowling Green State University

One of these is bound to be the next “Adventure Time.”…

July 25, 2016

What Theater Kids and Geeks Have in Common

Shiloh McKinnon, Reed College

Character acting, improv and ridiculing outsiders? Check, check and check.…

July 20, 2016

9 Theme Parks to Visit Before Your Summer Is Over

Danielle Wilkinson, Purdue University

If you don't go now, the next time you visit you'll be with your kids.…

July 15, 2016

A Non-Gamer’s Guide to Pokémon Go

Emily Suvannasankha, University of Central Florida

Or, why the nerds are suddenly exercising.…

July 15, 2016

The Ins and Outs of Japanese Concerts in the U.S.

Emily Suvannasankha, University of Central Florida

Nothing can really prepare you for the colors, noise and insanity, but we'll try anyway.…

July 9, 2016

Answering the Question That “The Walking Dead” Season Finale Asked

Amy Garcia, Johns Hopkins University

It’s impossible to say with certainty, but here’s why I know that it was Glenn who died.…

June 17, 2016

How the Bechdel Test Changed Film

Lauren Diethelm, University of California at Santa Cruz

Though not a recent invention, many college students are still unfamiliar with this simple test of gender equality in film.…

June 9, 2016

Tony Was Right: The Ethical Lessons in ‘Captain America’

Shiloh McKinnon, Reed College

For a superhero movie, ‘Captain America’ raises some complicated questions about personal responsibility.…

June 7, 2016

‘X-Men Apocalypse’ Falls Shy of Earth-Shattering Expectations

Yasser Ali Nasser, Oxford College

As 'X-Men' proves, the only thing worse than a bad film is a good film that could’ve been great.…

June 3, 2016

Why I Won’t Be Buying Any More ‘Captain America’

Shiloh McKinnon, Reed College

Making Captain America a Nazi not only tacitly encourages real world anti-Semitism, it spits in the face of the comic’s Jewish ancestry.…

May 31, 2016

The 38 Most Memorable Moments of the School Year

Imani McGarrell, Texas State UniversityandJenna Ramsey, Seattle University

To celebrate the end of finals, we look back on everything that's happened since the beginning of the 2015-16 school year.…

May 19, 2016

‘Why Do You Have to Make Everything Gay?’

Alina Shaikh, University of Toronto

Queer representation in film was the first step. The next step is valid representation.…

May 13, 2016

Classicists and Lit Majors: Observations on Two Distinctly Different Nerd Groups

Lauren Diethelm, University of California at Santa Cruz

All nerds are not created equal.…

May 2, 2016

A Very Reasonable Defense of CBS’ ‘Supergirl’

Natasha Ali, University of Michigan

As a 'non-traditional' superhero series, 'Supergirl' has succeeded. Just not in the traditional, non-traditional way.…

April 27, 2016

Why Tom Hardy Will Take Over the World

Josh Lefkowitz, Temple University

The vertiginous career of the 38-year old has been silently gaining momentum for years. Now he's one of the most in-demand actors in Hollywood.…

April 1, 2016

“Midnight Special” Interlaces Realism and Sci-Fi

Jenna Ramsey, Seattle University

It’s only March, but I’ve already seen my favorite movie of the year.…

March 28, 2016

Who Killed the Antihero?

Jacoby Bancroft, University of Nevada at Reno

A plea to preserve an important television concept.…

February 27, 2016

Hollywood’s Rebooting Phase Is Nearing Peak Suck

Josh Lefkowitz, Temple University

Superhero reboots have become so commonplace that even the good ones feel tired.…

February 25, 2016

Ironically, I Binge-Watched Netflix’s Newest Rom-Com ‘Love’ All Alone

Sofia Rivera, Simmons College

Solid acting, a catchy soundtrack and a spruced-up take on the dusty genre will coax you into episode after episode.…

February 25, 2016

Life after Resting Bitch Face

Jessinta Smith, Suffolk Community CollegeandGuest Contributor

A heartwarming story of perpetually sour grapes, a lifetime of terrible first impressions and, ultimately, begrudging acceptance.  …

February 22, 2016

Why Anti-Heroes Will Always Be Hotter Than Heroes

Jessinta Smith, Suffolk Community CollegeandGuest Contributor

With their questionable motives, crude humor and traumatic pasts, anti-heroes aren't just hotter than heroes, they're more relatable than them.…

February 17, 2016

Deadpool: Not Just for Nerds Anymore

Jacoby Bancroft, University of Nevada at RenoandGuest Contributor

Exploring Deadpool’s unique role in the war for superhero dominance.  …

February 10, 2016

The Definitive Ranking of the Best Superhero Shows on Television

Jacoby Bancroft, University of Nevada at RenoandGuest Contributor

From 'Heroes Reborn' to 'Daredevil,' these are the superhero series worth your time.…

January 28, 2016

Pinocchio Goes Rogue: “The Boy”

Amy Lukac, East Stroudsberg UniversityandGuest Contributor

Among other gems, Brahms the haunted doll makes Lauren Cohan a PB&J sandwich.…

January 25, 2016