Alien: Isolation and the Horror in the Sublime Hamad Naroze, Hunter College How the video game Alien: Isolation utilizes sensory cues to keep players on edge, making sure they're always aware of the present dangers.… March 23, 2024
The History of the Star Wars Universe Pre-Skywalker Hamad Naroze, Hunter College Analyzing the history, lore and cultures of the Star Wars universe prior to the iconic, genre-defining Skywalker saga.… March 22, 2024
Jinx Monsoon’s Casting Enriches The Role of Audrey in ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ Archie Wagner, University of Iowa How Jinx Monsoon’s casting as Audrey presents a fresh view of the character through alternative, non-cis lenses.… March 21, 2024
Animation vs Cartoons: A Love Letter To An Unjustifiably Underappreciated Artform Santiago Rivera, Washington University in St. Louis Here's why we should appreciate the diversity and magic of animated storytelling medium more than we currently do.… March 15, 2024
The ‘90s X-Men Cartoon is Back with “X-Men ‘97” Archie Wagner, University of Iowa X-Men ‘97 taps into the ‘90s “X-Men: The Animated Series” nostalgia while creating something new for modern audiences.… March 14, 2024
Could Deadpool be the “Messiah” the MCU needs? Santiago Rivera, Washington University in St. Louis As fun as the trailer was, after so many disappointing Marvel productions lately, is it worth getting hyped up?… February 27, 2024
The Rise of Digital Scrapbooking: How TikTok Makes Nostalgia Trendy Allegra Walker, University at Albany - SUNY How has TikTok made a universal feeling we all have become viral? How do we use this platform to commemorate milestones?… February 19, 2024
Top 10 Chinese Films to Watch During Lunar New Year Finlay O'Connell, Minerva University Need something to watch to ring in the Lunar New Year? We have the perfect list for you!… February 16, 2024
Paramount Plus’ ‘Halo’—Losing its Wings Kyle A. McLaughlin, Elizabethtown College This article will feature the upcoming second season of “Halo” and analyze the discontinuity the previous season had with its fanbase.… February 12, 2024
Blockbuster vs. Netflix: Who’s Really Going to Win? Natalie VanHecke, University of Texas at Dallas In a digital age of media, how should we handle our favorite shows getting taken down?… January 18, 2024
BBC’s Merlin Was a Great Unconventional Hero Sydney Chastain, Florida State University The 2008 fantasy series owes its charm to a clumsy, expressive protagonist.… January 10, 2024
Hallmark: The Great Greeting Card Giant Sydney Chastain, Florida State University From small beginnings to great success, Hallmark stays attached to its roots.… December 30, 2023
REVIEW: A Sweet Symphony of Imagination: Unwrapping ‘Wonka’ Emma Troise, Manhattan College Timothée Chalamet shines with song and dance through the mod podge origin story of Wonka's chocolate empire.… December 23, 2023
What the Introduction of ‘Inside Out’s Anxiety Could Mean Beatriz Barros Felice, California State University, Northridge A Close Analysis Into the Teaser Trailer of Disney and Pixar's "Inside Out 2".… December 9, 2023
‘Phil of The Future’ Reunion? Aly Michalka Shares Photos of Cast Reunion Study Breaks Editing Team Almost 20 years later, the heartwarming 'Phil of the Future' reunion entices fans.… December 8, 2023
Modern Witch Hunts: Public Silencing of Women in Hollywood Farah Shah, University of Central Florida The persistent undercurrent of patriarchal influence in Hollywood and the societal tendency to scrutinize successful women.… December 3, 2023
Street Art: Good or Bad Art? Julia Ray, Northern Arizona University Is graffiti “art”? What makes art, art?… December 2, 2023
This Show Will Definitely Give You Some “Goosebumps” Beatriz Barros Felice, California State University, Northridge The first season of this horror-comedy adaptation promises the greatest winter chills and a finale rich with potential.… November 22, 2023
The Wonders of Weeki Wachee Sydney Chastain, Florida State University A roadside attraction brought mermaids, Hollywood and Elvis to Florida.… November 22, 2023
Anticipation of the Percy Jackson TV Series: What Should We Expect? Julia Ray, Northern Arizona University The films strayed too far from the books, will the series do the same?… November 12, 2023
Bobbing for Compliments: The Haircut of the Fall Sophie Serage, University of Massachusetts, Boston Maybe she was born with it, maybe it’s her haircut.… November 10, 2023
The “Sophomore Slump” Effect on Young Female Artists Emma Troise, Manhattan College The "sophomore slump" label seems to plague many young female artists from Alanis Morissette to Olivia Rodrigo.… November 1, 2023
TV’s Future Golden Boy: Percy Jackson, The Hero You’ve Been Waiting For Havilah Sciabbarrasi, Florida State University After almost 20 years, Percy Jackson and the series' long history of neurodivergent representation is getting the adaptation it deserves.… October 25, 2023
What’s the Obsession with ‘Bluey’? Natalie VanHecke, University of Texas at Dallas The fun-loving blue heeler and her sister, Bingo, have taken the hearts of millions across the world.… October 23, 2023
6 Spooky Facts About Tim Burton’s ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge In celebration of the film’s 30th anniversary this October, we recap 6 facts about Disney’s 90s animated classic.… October 9, 2023
Lessons Learned from the Netflix Password-Sharing Crackdown Olivia Hinck, Siena College What do Netflix’s revamped sharing guidelines mean for the future of the streaming industry? … September 23, 2023
Extinction of the Extra Connor Lindsay, Queens University of Charlotte How AI Advancements May Replace Background Actors… September 20, 2023
A Decade of Ariana Grande Avery Heeringa, Columbia College Chicago Ten years after the start of Ariana Grande's career, let's take a trip down "Honeymoon Avenue" to revisit her six studio albums.… September 13, 2023
Noah Cyrus Is Exactly What Music Needs Avery Heeringa, Columbia College Chicago Noah Cyrus has battled the pressures of addiction and being forced into fame at a young age, but has emerged triumphant as a rare lyrical talent.… September 10, 2023
How Do We Reminisce About the 2010s? Julia Concepcion, Virginia Commonwealth University Generation Z has renounced the new Roaring 2020s in favor of reviving the recent past.… September 3, 2023