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Interactions Between Audiences and Creators Heated in Watcher Situation

Cerasela Hanseter, University of California, Berkeley

In some rather recent and radical YouTube drama, fans’ backlash pushes back on YouTube channel Watcher’s decision to go rogue.…

May 20, 2024

Calico Cats and Littlest Pet Shop figurines dressed in dresses.

Sylvanian Drama and the Neverending Nature of LPS Popular

Amelie Allen, University of Arizona

Sylvanian Drama has become a popular TikTok account through their videos of toys playing out soap opera plots, but the roots of this content go back further than one might think.…

March 17, 2024

Person with colorful glasses behind a clipboard.

‘Love is Blind’ Will Improve Your Cognition

Finlay O'Connell, Minerva University

Reality television allows for viewers to gain a better understanding of social and romantic relationships, as demonstrated by the explosive reaction to the newest season of “Love is Blind."…

March 11, 2024

In an article about a new play premiering at Blank Theatre, a girl with blonde hair in a white shirt smiles into the camera.

Interview with a Student Playwright: Dylan Malloy’s ‘The Groundwater’ at Los Angeles’ Blank Theatre Company

Ava Coates, Emory University

This Emory University student’s work was recently produced on a big stage.…

September 19, 2023

In an article about the show "Atlanta", a screencap of the show's main character Earn,

How ‘Atlanta’ Sets Itself Apart in Modern Television

Kwami Maranga, Binghamton University

The FX show successfully brings together aspects of humor, drama and social commentary in a beautiful package.…

June 17, 2022

Screenshot of characters on Yellowjackets

Season 1 of ‘Yellowjackets’ Thrives Because of Its Fascinating and Twisted Characters

Tori Walz, Eastern Michigan University

This psychological drama will leave you begging for answers to further understand the show's haunted protagonists.…

February 9, 2022

Characters from the show Succession sitting together

‘Succession’ Is Already Renewed for a Fourth Season Just 3 Episodes Into the Third

Tori Walz, Eastern Michigan University

Fans are obviously eager to see more of the HBO Max show and the drama that its dysfunctional, upper-class family brings.…

November 10, 2021

Photo of Evelin and Corey from 90 Day Fiancé

’90 Day Fiancé’ and Its Never-Ending Spinoffs: The Saga

Xochitl Menjivar, San Francisco State University

The trashy reality TV show has evolved from an interesting, innocent show to the drama-filled, toxic mess fans have come to love.…

November 3, 2021

‘Once Upon a Time’ Shouldn’t Be Doomed to a Happily Ever After

Michelle Buckley, Chapman University

The fantasy drama that brought fairytale characters to a realistic, modern world deserves a reboot with new Disney characters and storylines.…

September 16, 2021

‘The Chair’ Offers a Comedic Take on the Modern College Campus

Michelle Buckley, Chapman University

Fans of 'Grey's Anatomy' and Sandra Oh will love watching as her new character struggles to manage her position as the new English department chair in this six-episode Netflix original series.…

September 7, 2021

In an article about the movie "Respect," Aretha Franklin looks into the camera, cast in multicolor light and draped in white jewelry.

‘Respect’ Is a Blurry Snapshot of the Moving Target That Is Aretha Franklin

Anna Hupp, University of Wyoming

Jennifer Hudson’s vocal performances make the biopic worth watching, so long as audiences reconcile themselves beforehand to learning more about the icon than a single movie can answer to satisfaction. …

August 26, 2021

In an article about the movie Pig, a man kneels in front of a pig in the woods.

‘Pig’ Guarantees Emotional Hangovers, But Not Catharsis

Anna Hupp, University of Wyoming

Michael Sarnoski’s directorial debut is difficult to pin down. Though unsuspecting audiences may have been expecting another 'John Wick,' the film more closely follows the trajectory of an anticlimactic drama.…

August 15, 2021

Image of a person on stage and a crowd watching at a theater

10 Benefits of Taking Theater as an Extracurricular

Callie Rosenzweig, University of Chicago

Some people see the performing arts as a waste of time, but participating can help students gain important life skills.…

January 25, 2021

The Docudrama ‘Bad Education’ Tells a Story of School and Scandal

Emilia Chavez, Rice University

The film finds its school administrator protagonists making small moral compromises until it explodes in a big way.…

September 18, 2020

Dropped by NBC After Three Seasons, ‘Hannibal’ Gets Another Chance on Netflix

Madalyn Watson, Baylor University

Sharpen your forks and knives because it's about to get bloody. Once you start watching the crime drama, you won't be able to stop.…

July 9, 2020

A main character from Dear White People checks her phone

‘Dear White People’ Is a Must-Watch Series for White College Students

Nora Markey, Wesleyan University

Netflix's original series seeks to introduce its audience to a firsthand view of the challenges facing Black university students.…

June 27, 2020

Mae and George dance together in a scene from Feel Good

‘Feel Good’ Explores the Challenges of a New Relationship

Katherine Brand, University of Michigan

Protagonists Mae and George must learn to navigate their evolving romance while dealing with insecurities about sexuality and addiction.…

June 23, 2020

‘Upload’ Explores Satirical Look at Capitalism, Digital Afterlife

Madalyn Watson, Baylor University

Amazon Prime’s new series updates the afterlife to Heaven 2.0.…

June 16, 2020

cartoon picture of a "Defending Jacob" character

‘Defending Jacob’ Finds Chris Evans Caught Between Law and His Son

S. T. Perez, Texas A&M University, San Antonio

The Apple TV+ adaptation of the William Landay novel has the MCU actor playing an assistant district attorney — whose son is being investigated for murder.…

April 8, 2020

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A Few Years Beyond High School: The Implications of Adult Actors Playing Children

Madison Feser, Seton Hall University

Legal and logistical barriers make casting minors something of a burden. Has the trend of adult actors assuming the role of teens skewed public perception?…

January 16, 2020