Marvel’s ‘Daredevil’: The Devil Is in the Details Ava Coates, Emory University The beloved show was canceled before its time, but now a reboot is in the works. What made this story stand out in a superhero-saturated market?… September 1, 2023
‘Elemental’: Is Pixar’s Original Storytelling Slowly Killing Its Brand? Ava Coates, Emory University Pixar's latest film is a great example of how franchises are killing original movies in cinema. What can we do to fight back?… August 30, 2023
‘Endless Summer Vacation’ Tests the Traditional Album Cycle Avery Heeringa, Columbia College Chicago Once a necessity to succeed, the album cycle evolves with streaming.… August 15, 2023
From ‘Frankenstein’ to ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’: ‘A True History’ of Sci-Fi Ava Coates, Emory University Science fiction has a long and complex past. How have sci-fi works from previous centuries influenced the modern genre?… August 14, 2023
“AstroBoy” Review: The Blastoff of Anime in the United States Ava Coates, Emory University The latest Netflix animated series has a groundbreaking transcontinental history.… August 11, 2023
The Downfall of the DCEU Kimberly Vazquez, Columbia College Chicago The DC Extended Universe is officially dead. It's time for a postmortem.… August 3, 2023
The Legacy of Miyazaki: ‘How Do You Live?’ Steffi Stoffel, Columbia College Chicago The legendary animator’s final bow pays homage to a lifetime of thoughtful visual storytelling.… July 14, 2023
Greta Gerwig Didn’t Invent Womanhood; She Perfected It Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge With numerous cinematic hits under her belt, young filmmaker Greta Gerwig has quickly mastered the art of directing.… July 13, 2023
The Hottest Trends in Online Entertainment Daniel Reed The shifting digital landscape has given birth to myriad avenues for amusement.… July 7, 2023
The WGA Is on Strike. Now What? Elizabeth Fulton, Emory University Reality shows and re-runs are going to get old at some point.… June 27, 2023
The Power of Subtle Acting in Film Anoushka Panganamamula, The Ohio State University Understated displays of emotion can be even more powerful than impassioned outbursts.… June 16, 2023
Rewatch Podcasts Julia Concepcion, Virginia Commonwealth University History isn’t only about learning from our mistakes. It’s about learning from our successes.… June 13, 2023
‘The Mandalorian’ is the ‘Star Wars’ Franchise’s Only Hope Malaki Lingg, The University of Texas at San Antonio Can this series turn things around for this beloved but faltering universe?… June 12, 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
Here We Go, Shigeru Miyamoto! Daniel Guerrero, College of the Canyons Leveling up from video games to theme parks, this iconic video game designer continues to expand the world of everyone's favorite plumber.… April 10, 2023
Five Artists To Listen To During Women’s History Month Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge While female music artists should be appreciated year round, they deserve some extra special attention during the month of March.… March 22, 2023
Guillermo del Toro’s Imaginative Adaptation of Pinocchio: A Sentimental Review Elannah Swarnes Matos, University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez This animated feature is beyond the acclaimed director's comfort zone, but exceptional nonetheless.… March 14, 2023
Why Is Pedro Pascal All Over Your FYP? Abby Worthington, Arcadia University The actor’s face is popping up all over TikTok and causing quite a stir.… March 2, 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
The Lost Version of ‘Shrek’ Paul Hoskin, Weber State University What started out as a punishment project for bad animators quickly turned into one of the most beloved fairytales of the 21st century.… February 23, 2023
Smaller YouTube Channels To Watch in 2023 Andrea Cepeda, University of North Texas The social media platform now has over 51 million users; here are some creators worth watching!… February 21, 2023
Bridgit Mendler: Where Is She Now? Paul Hoskin, Weber State University Despite never matching the fame of other Disney Channel stars, she left an undeniable impact on our childhoods.… February 20, 2023
Netflix Has Banned Password Sharing Andrea Cepeda, University of North Texas The streaming service appears to be digging its own grave.… February 7, 2023
‘Tick Tick Boom’ Is the Solution to Problematic Movie Musicals Jacob Puestow, University of Wisconsin, Green Bay As these popular shows become worse in quality and reception, a fairly recent release may provide an answer!… January 6, 2023
‘Bluey’ Is For Adults, Too Kirsten Kalebich, Arizona State University Disney+ has a new kids show that is stealing the hearts and attention of parents and children alike, one cute dog at a time.… January 2, 2023
Live Action Anime Adaptations Suck Jacob Puestow, University of Wisconsin, Green Bay Seriously, why is it so hard to get this right?… December 28, 2022
Nine Insane Pixar Movie Fan Theories Andrea Cepeda, University of North Texas These films may be connected in more ways than one.… December 21, 2022
5 Places to Visit in Germany Kirsten Kalebich, Arizona State University If you're looking for a cool place to visit during your next break, why not give Germany a try? Here are some excellent places to start!… December 7, 2022
Jake Gyllenhaal is the Master of His Craft Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge The chameleonic actor continues to give a face to countless films.… December 6, 2022
It’s ‘Time Enough at Last’ To Reflect on ‘The Twilight Zone’ Paul Hoskin, Weber State University Rod Serling's 1959 science-fiction anthology series has horrified audiences for decades.… November 29, 2022