The Islamic Blueprint of Dune Hamad Naroze, Hunter College How Frank Herbert and his iconic sci-fi “Dune” were influenced by Islam and the cultures of the Middle East.… April 9, 2024
Black & White: The Historic Film Technique Directors Are Rediscovering Santiago Rivera, Washington University in St. Louis In the modern era of digital coloring and novel technologies, how is modern cinema reinventing its roots in Black and White?… March 28, 2024
Jockstraps and Muscles are for the Girls Now, Actually Archie Wagner, University of Iowa “Love Lies Bleeding” promotional materials subvert gender expectations with female stars performing masculinity.… March 7, 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
An Ode to Gloria and Ordinary Barbies Everywhere Archie Wagner, University of Iowa Women can be everything, but with her Oscar-nominated performance in "Barbie", America Ferrera reminds us they don’t have to be.… February 19, 2024
The Impact of Listening to Indigenous Voices in 2024 America Archie Wagner, University of Iowa What changing museum guidelines and a push for more representation of indigenous voices in award shows means for the present moment.… February 14, 2024
Did We Really Need a Remake of Mean Girls? Vera Pavlovich, Loyola University Maryland Over 20 years since the original release of Mean Girls (2004), Tina Fey remakes the Rom-Com classic with a musical twist.… February 6, 2024
The Parallels Between ‘The Talented Mr. Ripley’ and ‘Saltburn’ Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge Though years apart in the making, the films have noticeable similarities. … January 20, 2024
I’m Trying to Decipher the Target Audience of 2023 ‘Wonka’ Sophie Serage, University of Massachusetts, Boston If it's not for the kids, teenagers or the parents? Who wants to "Discover how Willy became Wonka?"… January 18, 2024
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