children's entertainment

Corpse Bride main character Emily fan art.

‘Corpse Bride’ Is Still Terrific But Possibly Traumatizing

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

The Tim Burton cartoon is more serious than it lets on.…

September 3, 2023

In an article about the legacy of filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki, a boy wearing a kimono stands in front of a blue sky, overlaid with the words "How Do You Live?"

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

Drawing of a child playing video games surrounded by horror characters Freddy Fazbear, Ghostface, Jason Vorhees and Pennywise.

Modern Horror Games Have an Interesting New Target Audience

Christian Simon, Kutztown University

The newest trends in scary video games appear to be aimed at an extremely youthful group of players, leading to some discontent among older gamers.…

October 4, 2022

in article about Blue's Clues, children hugging the dog Blue from the series

How ‘Blue’s Clues’ Shaped a Generation

Alexandra Cortez, Trinity University

Celebrating the show's 25th anniversary, Nickelodeon brought back the series's original host, Steve Burns, to deliver a video to those who grew up watching.…

September 28, 2021

Disney’s Live-Action Remakes Provide a Whole New World of Nostalgia

Michelle Buckley, Chapman University

Although Disney’s live-action remakes have faced criticism for being unoriginal cash-grabs, their nostalgic material and ability to captivate an audience through intricate scenes provide audiences with an exceptional watch.…

July 28, 2021