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Chinese Science Fiction Has Taken the West by Storm

Joseph Gorzka III, University of Virginia

The genre has met resounding success outside of Asia, and translated texts continue to become increasingly popular and accessible.…

March 1, 2021

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‘All About Us’ Is a Romance Novel Written by Gasp a Man

Eva McCarthy Mínguez, Stony Brook University

The romance genre has mostly been composed of female writers who cater to women. But today I’m here to recommend a novel by a male writer that is catered to … well, everyone.…

February 6, 2021

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5 Christmas Movies That Are So Bad, They’re Actually Pretty Good

Alice Murphy, University of Maryland, College Park

The holidays haven't truly started until you've heated up some hot chocolate and sat down to watch a few terrible Christmas films.…

December 17, 2020

Christmas in the Future is Black, Queer and Monochromatic For Lil Nas X

Arianna Taylor, University of Rochester

Wearing silver pants and a long elfish beard in 'Holiday,' the singer gives Christmas a futuristic take. What does it mean to see him in hip-hop as he redefines musical and cultural boundaries?…

December 9, 2020

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3 Apocalyptic-Themed Video Games Perfect for the Pandemic

Sammi Looi, Baruch College

In such chaotic times, playing games that involve the end of the world feels appropriate.…

December 7, 2020

‘The Expanse’ New Season Is Set To Continue the Success of Season 4

Emily Davies, Solent University

The series is a rare find in a sea of endlessly disappointing budget sci-fi shows.…

November 26, 2020

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4 Science Fiction Novels That Explore Life on Venus

Annika Salmi, Yale University

With the recent discovery of possible life on Earth's twin, here are some sci-fi books about life on the planet.…

October 24, 2020

‘Rebelwing’ by Andrea Tang Mixes Dragons, Dystopia and Friendship

Laura Song, Biola University

Set in an unfortunate future, this novel tells of war, family and the need to find something to believe in.…

October 22, 2020

CW’s ‘The 100’ Ruthlessly Sabotaged Its Final Season

Abigail Campos, University of Texas at San Antonio

Bellamy's death shocked fans. Was it a compelling twist, or did it jeopardize everything that the show was about?…

October 4, 2020

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Don’t Be Surprised If Robert Pattinson Is the Best Batman Yet

Emily Jewett, University of San Diego

Even though the actor is best known for his role in 'Twilight,' he might be the perfect fit for the caped crusader.…

September 26, 2020

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Dance and Anime Are Shaking Up Standard Music Videos

Juliana Fujii, Biola University

Music has become a multisensory experience. Check out a brief history of how music incorporated the two art forms to reimagine visuals and audio united.…

September 2, 2020

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‘Far Cry’ Has a Strange and Complex Relationship With Politics

Mitchell Tanaka, Chapman University

Ubisoft's upcoming addition to its popular series continues its allusions to historical and modern-day issues that have helped define the controversial franchise as a whole.…

August 14, 2020

Daveed Diggs Continues To Be Annoyingly Talented

Caleb Mullenneaux, St. Olaf College

The star, best known for his role as Thomas Jefferson in 'Hamilton,' stands out for his wide breadth of projects.…

August 9, 2020

The Depiction of Crisis in ‘Avenue 5’ Feels Remarkably Relevant

Emilia Chavez, Rice University

Armando Ianucci's new comedic sci-fi series, featuring Hugh Laurie, Zach Woods and Rebecca Front, seems eerily similar to the current political climate in the U.S.…

August 6, 2020

‘Inception’ Is Just as Labyrinthine and Mind-Bending 10 Years Later

Caleb Mullenneaux, St. Olaf College

Christopher Nolan's sci-fi action film remains a classic thriller for both cinema fanboys and critics alike. On its decade anniversary, the movie holds up.…

July 31, 2020

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How ‘Star Trek’ Still Tackles Racism Even 50 Years Later

Mitchell Tanaka, Chapman University

Far more than just a space show, the sci-fi franchise continues to explore complex moral topics from a wide variety of perspectives.…

July 24, 2020

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The Final Season of Netflix’s ‘Dark’ Bends Genres, Minds and Time

Mia Kellner, University of St Andrews

The first two seasons of the German sci-fi series gained popularity for their mind-bending depiction of time travel. The third season brings the sprawling saga to an end.…

July 24, 2020

The Satire of ‘BrainDead’ Still Resonates in Today’s Political Landscape

Emilia Chavez, Rice University

This overlooked comedy from 2016 seems to have predicted the political and public health disasters of 2020.…

July 16, 2020

No Man’s Sky Is Now Living Up to Expectations — and Then Some

James C. Loftis, University of North Texas

After several changes and updates, the sci-fi game about exploring alien worlds is finally delivering on what it originally promised, and more.…

July 4, 2020

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Veronica Roth’s ‘Chosen Ones’ Deconstructs an Age-Old Trope

Mia Kellner, University of St Andrews

The 'Divergent' author's newest novel revitalizes the tired 'chosen one' trope by weaving a compelling narrative about what happens to heroes after saving the world.…

July 2, 2020

Indie Games rekindle humanity's interest in Outer space

3 Indie Games Revitalizing Humanity’s Interest in Outer Space

Mitchell Tanaka, Chapman University

Celebrate the SpaceX launch by exploring the vastness of the cosmos from the comfort of your own home.…

June 25, 2020

‘Upload’ Explores Satirical Look at Capitalism, Digital Afterlife

Madalyn Watson, Baylor University

Amazon Prime’s new series updates the afterlife to Heaven 2.0.…

June 16, 2020

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5 Underrated Young Adult Books That You Might Not Have Heard Of

Kaelani Ramirez, Arizona State University

They might not be getting big movie or TV adaptations, but they might just become your new favorites.…

May 15, 2020

The Remake of Final Fantasy VII Updates an Iconic Series

Janella Tibbetts, Framingham State University

The classic franchise encounters a few changes — including an altered storyline.…

May 7, 2020

‘The Invisible Man’ and ‘You’ Show Two Different Portrayals of Abuse

Nanda Illahi, Okayama University

Some say the Netflix show justifies an obsessive stalker, while Leigh Whannell's movie depicts the true horrors of domestic violence.…

March 22, 2020

9 Netflix Shows to Boost Your Foreign Language Skills

Victoria Acosta, Southern Adventist University

It’s time to stop limiting yourself to English television and start absorbing that language you’ve always wanted to learn with these binge-worthy shows.…

March 3, 2020