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Tim Burton’s Live-Action ‘Dumbo’ Forgets the Elephant in the Room

Megan Mehta, University of Illinois at Chicago

Burton's vision, unsurprisingly, overrode the narrative.…

April 4, 2019

Despite Good Intentions, Netflix Hasn’t Quite Figured Out Racial Representation

Gabrielle Sheehan, Montclair State University

The streaming service has developed a reputation for cancelling its diverse shows while promoting its all-white ones.…

April 1, 2019

‘Captain Marvel’ Is Relatable, Inspiring and a Clue to the Next Installment in the MCU

Megan Mehta, University of Illinois at Chicago

She even has a thing or two on Wonder Woman.…

March 15, 2019

Kehlani’s New Mixtape, ‘While We Wait,’ Is a Dramatized Exposé of Relationships

Jillian Morris, Chapman University

The project addresses romantic partners, children and friends, all relationships characterized by different kinds of love.…

March 11, 2019

7 Must-See Releases Coming to Netflix This March

Paige Brauser, Connecticut College

Whether you're in the mood for a romantic comedy or a thriller, Netflix has got you covered.…

March 4, 2019

‘Alita: Battle Angel’ Captures Action and Empowerment in Glittering CGI

Megan Mehta, University of Illinois at Chicago

It might be one of the most visually stunning films of the year.…

February 27, 2019

Fans of ‘Electric Dreams,’ You Need to Read Its Philip K. Dick Predecessor

Matilda Schulman, University of California, Berkeley

His pioneering novel, 'Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?,' laid the foundation for modern sci-fi.…

February 24, 2019

The 5 Best Broadway Productions Coming in Spring 2019

Casey Breneman, University of Virginia

Theater enthusiasts, rejoice!…

February 15, 2019

We Need a John Carpenter ‘The Thing’ Remake, and We Need It in 2022

Ben Garcia, Hope International University

Forty years later, but just as good.…

February 15, 2019

In Netflix’s ‘Tidelands,’ ‘The Little Mermaid’ Meets the Drug Trade

Hannah Cullen, St. Cloud State University

The new sci-fi series balances the fantastical and the dramatic with a rare finesse.…

February 6, 2019

Why Another Stephen King Adaption Never Seems Like a Bad Idea

Scott Williamson, Florida Atlantic University

What is it about King's work that, despite several massive commercial flops, keeps directors coming back for more?…

February 4, 2019

Why Don’t the Oscars Take Horror Movies Seriously?

Michael Wu, Case Western Reserve University

In the Academy's 91-year history, of the 546 films nominated for best picture, only six have been horror movies.…

February 4, 2019

5 Surreal, Macabre Comic Books That’ll Leave You Breathless

Marianne Quijano, Texas A&M University

Comic books are so, so much more than superheroes.…

January 16, 2019

The Film Industry’s 5 Most Pivotal Women of 2018

Sarah Mease, Columbia College Chicago

Chances are they were behind some of your favorite projects of the year.…

January 2, 2019

5 Reasons Why Everyone Should Read Fantasy

Sierra Zareck, Haverford College

Rife with magic, nuance and creativity, fantasy gets to completely reimagine what's possible.…

December 30, 2018

The 4 Best Netflix Original Movies of 2018

Katie Farrell, Queens University of Charlotte

What a time to be a Netflix subscriber.…

December 18, 2018

As Cyberpunk Goes Commercial, It Risks Dulling Its Anarchist Edges

Michael Wu, Case Western Reserve University

What use is rebellion when it's sponsored by your overlords?…

December 16, 2018

4 Midwestern Poets You Should Read

Sara Perkins, University of Indianapolis

There’s more to the flyover states than just corn.…

October 27, 2018

The New Television Show with a Plot So Absurd, It Just May Work

Nicole Andrasko, University of Pittsburgh

'Manifest' is like if 'Lost' met 'This Is Us,' and so far critics are raving about it.…

October 10, 2018

The Horror, the Horror: A Halloween Watch List

Erika Skorstad, Champlain College

With Oct. 31 approaching, here are the year’s four best frightening flicks to help you set a macabre mood.…

October 1, 2018

The 8 Most Important Graphic Novels of 2018

Erika Skorstad, Champlain College

From a society populated solely by women to a young ghost who delights in wearing a sheet, these stories will haunt you in every possible sense of the word.…

September 19, 2018

5 YA Books by Hispanic Authors to Read During National Hispanic Heritage Month

Gabbi Calabrese, Arkansas Tech University

Who needs to do schoolwork anyway?…

September 7, 2018

5 of the Best Alternate History Books to Introduce You to the Genre

Raina Sciocchetti, Unity College

Just beware the man-eating hippos in (alternatively historical) Texas.…

August 29, 2018

Here Are 4 Female Celebrities Who Cyberbullying Forced Off Social Media

Haley Newlin, Southern New Hampshire University

From hateful comments to mocking memes, social media has become too much for these celebs.…

August 29, 2018

Fellow Former Bookworms: Here’s How to Get Back Into Reading

Jen Tombs, University of Warwick

It's never too late to make your English teacher proud.…

August 24, 2018

‘The Meg’ Just Did Way Better at the Box Office Than Anyone Expected

Alexis Rogers, Temple University

Including its own production team.…

August 13, 2018

7 Tabletop Role-Playing Games for Newbies

Erika Skorstad, Champlain College

As fun as 'Dungeons & Dragons,' but without the cultural baggage.…

August 9, 2018

Pierce Brown’s ‘Iron Gold’ Is the Follow-Up His ‘Red Rising’ Trilogy Deserved

Alex Futo, Otterbein University

Brown’s return to the world of 'Red Rising' is still epic 10 years later.…

August 9, 2018

Can We Please Ignore the Millie Bobby Brown & Jacob Sartorius Breakup? Thanks

Katie Sheets, University of Vermont

They're too young to have to deal with nationwide scrutiny, so everyone just needs to just move on.…

August 8, 2018

John Krasinski Is a Surprisingly Perfect Fit for Amazon’s New ‘Jack Ryan’ Series

Carrie Christensen, Pensacola Christian College

The actor, producer and director is remaking his image from office prankster to CIA spy.…

August 6, 2018