HBO Max Changed its Name to ‘Max,’ and It’s a Really Bad Idea Elizabeth Fulton, Emory University The streaming platform's decision to drop its original name could signal a transition away from prestige shows.… June 26, 2023
Ten Reasons To Learn Japanese Morgan Brown, Wake Forest University Have you considered picking up a new language lately?… June 20, 2023
‘Bojack Horseman’: The Most Misunderstood Cartoon Ever Made Dominic Catalano, Arizona State University Despite the goofy reputation of adult animation, this series broaches some heartfelt and serious topics.… June 5, 2023
‘Arcane’: A Cyberpunk-Charged Masterpiece Anoushka Panganamamula, The Ohio State University This cyberpunk series uses visual storytelling to subvert common narrative tropes.… May 31, 2023
Recess Therapy: The Simple Wisdom of Youth Sarah Deavers, University of Virginia From this Instagram account, users learn astute lessons from kids with insight well beyond their years.… May 4, 2023
Sound Mind: The Age-Old Story with a Twist Katie Koenig, George Fox University Sometimes, the villains are more entertaining than the heroes.… April 12, 2023
‘Ant-Man: Quantumania’ Is Just a Cog in the Marvel Wheel Olivia Madrid, Florida State University The latest Ant-Man movie leaves something to be desired.… April 3, 2023
It’s a Revolution Sarah Deavers, University of Virginia Chelsea Handler’s recent Netflix special embraces taboo concepts, all while supplying a consistent stream of comically candid jokes.… March 16, 2023
What To Know About the Upcoming Live Action “Spider-Man” Show Dominic Catalano, Arizona State University There's a lot to look forward to with this fun mashup of Marvel and film noir.… March 11, 2023
Are Video Game Adaptations the Next Big Thing for Hollywood? Malaki Lingg, The University of Texas at San Antonio This rising genre looks to be making a lasting impact on the film industry.… March 10, 2023
A New Obsession? Sarah Deavers, University of Virginia With whispers of a new podcast in the works, take a trip down memory lane of Benito Skinner and Mary Beth Barone’s best obsessions.… February 27, 2023
The Secret History of Ralph Bakshi — Adult Animation’s Godfather Jacob Puestow, University of Wisconsin, Green Bay This artist thrived on controversy; he built his film legacy on all things radical and risqué.… February 25, 2023
How ‘Wednesday’ Highlights the Addams’ Latino Heritage Elannah Swarnes Matos, University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez Netflix's hit show highlights the spooky family's ancestry in a subtle yet effective way.… February 20, 2023
‘Pepsi, Where’s My Jet?:’ The PepsiCo Predicament Paul Hoskin, Weber State University This commercial mistake nearly cost the soda giant a military aircraft.… February 13, 2023
Quinta Brunson Is an Icon Chelsie Ross, Florida A&M University This talented multi-hyphenate went from making Vines to winning Golden Globes.… February 11, 2023
Namor and Representation in ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Caroline Ocampo, The University of Texas at Arlington The misunderstood villain is a much-needed symbol for Indigenous Mesoamerican people.… February 1, 2023
Dylan Mulvaney Is the Embodiment of Trans Joy Kane Howard, York College Transgender individuals rarely see themselves depicted in a positive light in film and television — this spunky comedienne is changing that.… January 19, 2023
Which James Cameron Film is the Best? Paul Hoskin, Weber State University With the recent release of 'Avatar: The Way of Water,' it's time to determine the director's greatest movie.… January 6, 2023
Gifts for Your Musician Friend: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Jacob Puestow, University of Wisconsin, Green Bay Not all gifts are created equal, especially when buying for the musician in your life.… December 21, 2022
Sondheim May Be Gone, But His Music Lives On Jacob Puestow, University of Wisconsin, Green Bay The composer's legacy lives on.… November 26, 2022
Carly Rae Jepsen’s ‘The Loneliest Time’ Is Not Her Best Work Audrey Bowers, Butler University While the album is fine overall, some of its songs just miss the mark.… November 13, 2022
Who is Carlos Ghosn and Why Does Netflix Think We Care? Megan Miller, Arizona State University The streaming giant's new documentary covers the billionaire's rise and fall prior to his escape from Japan.… November 8, 2022
‘Harley Quinn’ Shows the True Heroes and Villains of Gotham Caroline Ocampo, The University of Texas at Arlington While Batman is often depicted as a protagonist, HBO's animated series offers a different take on the caped crusader and his enemies.… November 3, 2022
‘House’ Will Be the Craziest Horror Film You Watch this Halloween Jacob Puestow, University of Wisconsin, Green Bay There are no other films more strange and perfect for the spooky season than this one.… October 24, 2022
2 Novels About Young Muslims To Read This Fall Azeezah Ibraheem, Near East University Whether you want to learn more about this community or just need a distraction from school, these books will both entertain and enlighten you.… October 22, 2022
In ‘Hot Forever,’ Iliza Shlesinger Is the Voice of Reason We All Need Megan Miller, Arizona State University The comedienne continues to illuminate serious topics with compassion and laughter.… October 21, 2022
5 Ukrainian Films That Are Perfect To Watch Right Now Jacob Puestow, University of Wisconsin, Green Bay As the conflict in the small country continues to escalate, here are some movies to check out to learn more about the nation's heritage.… October 9, 2022
Diversity Advanced With Halle Bailey’s Casting as Ariel Azeezah Ibraheem, Near East University Despite its abundance of princess movies, Disney has had very little representation up until recently. 'The Little Mermaid' will help to change this problem.… October 6, 2022
‘She-Hulk’ Exposes the MCU’s Difficulty With Using Villains to Their Full Potential Kwami Maranga, Binghamton University The Disney+ series reveals an underlying issue with the cinematic universe's treatment of its antagonists — they are killed off much too quickly.… September 26, 2022
BeReal Reflects Social Media’s Renewed Push for Authenticity Vanessa Rivera, James Madison University The app is premised on transparency, which appears to be a common theme among other platforms as of late.… September 24, 2022