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REVIEW: A Sweet Symphony of Imagination: Unwrapping ‘Wonka’

Timothée Chalamet shines with song and dance through the mod podge origin story of Wonka's chocolate empire.…

December 23, 2023

Book vs. Film: ‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’

Christine Bardos, Santa Clara University

Without the extensive details of Coriolanus Snow's thoughts, the film skims the surface of the sacrifice and suffering present in the novel.…

November 27, 2023

For an article about the Percy Jackson TV series, a boy with mid-length brown hair wears a bright orange-yellow shirt with a pegasus (winged horse) on it while carrying a dark backpack. He stands against a blue, water-like, crinkly paper background with a Greek-style border along the left and right side.

Anticipation of the Percy Jackson TV Series: What Should We Expect?

Julia Ray, Northern Arizona University

The films strayed too far from the books, will the series do the same?…

November 12, 2023

In an article about spirituality in 'Life of Pi, an image depicts a young boy standing on the edge of a boat. He wears white flowy pants and a white scarf over his head. A tiger roars in the seat of the boat. A backdrop of fluffy white clouds is atop a mellow blue ocean.

‘Life of Pi’: Into the Realm of Spirituality

Anoushka Panganamamula, The Ohio State University

An analysis of the meaning and intention behind the film and novel ‘Life of Pi’ as well as spirituality at its core.…

August 8, 2023

A screenshot from Lady Chatterley's Lover featuring Emma Corrin and Matthew Duckett

‘Lady Chatterley’s Lover’ Delivers Scandalous Period-Piece Drama

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

Netflix's recent adaptation of the classic, controversial novel brings its emotional message and subversive story to a new audience.…

January 19, 2023

Cinema Has Just Gotten Tastier with ‘Bones and All’

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

'Love story meets cannibalism' might be an emergent film genre.…

January 2, 2023

an illustration of the main character from Where the Crawdads Sing and Carolina

Taylor Swift’s ‘Carolina’ Perfectly Encapsulates the Story of ‘Where the Crawdads Sing’

Virginia Beall, Elon University

The recent release from Swift uses subtle hints to reveal the story of the original novel and film.…

July 17, 2022

A screenshot from the movie foundation of characters in front of a boat

Apple TV’s ‘Foundation’ Differs From the Books — And It’s Not a Bad Thing

Xochitl Menjivar, San Francisco State University

The show's producers are making drastic changes to the original story, and they're being met with mixed criticisms.…

October 10, 2021

Nicole Kidman in the Hulu miniseries Nine Perfect Strangers

‘Nine Perfect Strangers’ Is a Beautifully Disturbing Dive Into the Human Psyche

Elizabeth Dewit, University of Pittsburgh

When a group of troubled individuals goes to a wellness retreat in search of healing, they have no idea what's waiting for them.…

September 14, 2021

A depiction of "Shadow and Bone" actors Jessica Mei Li and Ben Barnes.

Netflix’s ‘Shadow and Bone’ Is a Story That Burns Bright

Anna Hupp, University of Wyoming

The first season of Netflix's new fantasy series, based on New York Times bestselling author Leigh Bardugo’s trilogy, deftly balances adventure, friendship, romance and political turmoil.…

June 13, 2021

‘Chaos Walking’ Fails as a Movie Despite Its Strong Cast

Alexandra Cortez, Trinity University

Starring Tom Holland and Daisy Ridley, the adaptation of this young adult series fell short, much to the dismay of the series’ fans.…

May 18, 2021

‘Looking for Alaska’ by John Green Finally Found a Home on Hulu

Mirella Gonzales, Texas Tech University

It's time to go on another angsty adventure with the prolific young adult author.…

April 6, 2020

Did the Film Adaptation of ‘The Glass Castle’ Do the Book Justice?

Maggie Medoff, University of Pittsburgh

After the recent release of Destin Daniel Cretton’s film adaptation, viewers and Jeannette Walls fans are struggling to evaluate how the movie compares to the memoir.…

October 4, 2017

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