‘The Bear’ Season 2 has Something for Everyone on its Menu Olivia Hinck, Siena College A standout second season leaves fans hungry for more.… August 24, 2023
One Inch Barrier: A Shift in America’s Attitude Toward International Media Ava Coates, Emory University The Changing Attitude Toward International Television and Film… August 23, 2023
Shattering Myths about Asian Mail Order Brides Through Screen Narratives Daniel Reed In recent years, the rise of global cinema and television has provided a platform to challenge these antiquated notions and shine a light on the diverse stories and perspectives of Asian women. … August 21, 2023
‘South Park’ and the Art of Not Caring Dominic Catalano, Arizona State University This notoriously irreverent series is unstoppable in its brutally pointed and cancellable satire.… August 18, 2023
Netflix’s “Beef” Serves Anger With an Asian-American Twist Emily Chang, Wellesley College Sink your teeth into Netflix’s latest TV series—it’ll make you laugh, cry, and reflect on your repressed anger.… August 18, 2023
2012 vs 2020: Expressing Tragedy Through Pop Music Steffi Stoffel, Columbia College Chicago The preparation for doomsday and the acceptance of trauma.… August 17, 2023
Protecting The Mental Health Of Actors: A Crucial Imperative Steffi Stoffel, Columbia College Chicago Exploring the deeper issues that arise in pursuing a career in drama… August 15, 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
America Loves Dolly Parton Shannon Strenfel, Arizona State University An overview of the prolific singer-songwriter from her 1960s roots to today.… 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
The Exciting Science of “MythBusters” – The Revolutionary Scientists Matthew Doss, University of Chicago The iconic American television show renewed popular interest in the sciences.… August 14, 2023
‘And Just Like That…’ It’s Like Aidan Never Left Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge Big or Aidan? Season 2 of the Sex and the City reboot reintroduces an old flame.… August 13, 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
Internet Shutdown: Is a Digital Apocalypse Imminent? Isabelle Brookshire, Whittier College A major solar storm capable of cracking our online infrastructure creates concern for users everywhere.… August 10, 2023
30 Years Later, ‘Seinfeld’ Remains Timeless Matthew Doss, University of Chicago Known for its masterful writing and award-winning comedic performances, the staple '90s sitcom holds up in the 21st century.… August 10, 2023
The World Moved On From ‘The Banshees Of Inisherin’ Way Too Quickly Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge This Oscar-nominated film deserved better from audiences everywhere.… August 5, 2023
Lucas Hedges Is An A24 Gem Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge The talented actor masters every role he undertakes.… July 14, 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
Into the Genius Mind of Brian Jordan Alvarez Alex Muniz, Pace University A brief history of this self-made star's rising career, from heartfelt yet humorous YouTube movies to the campy horror of 'M3GAN.'… July 13, 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
Netflix’s Best Reality Dating Series Sarah Deavers, University of Virginia Acclaimed for their insidious drama, questionable characters and iconic pop culture moments, these six shows are required viewing.… July 6, 2023
Lost in New York City: Solo Travel Diaries Reatha-Mae Newman, SUNY College at Brockport An unplanned trip by myself to NYC became one of my most cherished memories.… July 6, 2023
Swarm Brings a Lot of Buzz, but it Doesn’t Quite Hit the Mark Elizabeth Fulton, Emory University The new Amazon Prime Video series is more interested in shallow celebrity references than its main character's emotional development.… June 29, 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
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
Did #MeToo Really Work? Elizabeth Fulton, Emory University Six years after the birth of the movement, how does our culture respond to celebrities who have faced abuse allegations?… June 13, 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 Biggest Plot Holes in the Harry Potter Franchise Reatha-Mae Newman, SUNY College at Brockport There are some questions that we still need answers to.… June 5, 2023
5 Workplace Sitcoms to Watch During ‘Abbott Elementary’s’ Hiatus Elizabeth Fulton, Emory University This Emmy-winning hit is just one of many hilarious contemporary workplace comedies.… June 2, 2023