golden age of hollywood

For an article on the origins of popcorn at the movie theater, two white boxes with red stripes and the word "pop corn" written in the middle are tipped over. Neon green outlined popcorn is spilling over.

That’s the Way the Corn Pops… Why Popcorn is the Snack of the Movies

Sophie Serage, University of Massachusetts, Boston

Whether you are in the theater with the masses or lounging alone on your couch at, popcorn just feels like the right snack. Why is that?…

November 27, 2023

a collage of different actors from cinema from South Korea

South Korea Is Keeping Original Cinematic Storytelling Alive

Alina Edwards, Wellesley College

Over the past few years, cinephiles have become increasingly distressed by how often Hollywood employs overused plots. South Korean films, in contrast, thrive when it comes to creativity. What can Hollywood learn from these movies?…

September 21, 2022

A drawing of a blonde woman shows marilyn monroe staring into the screen

Is the New Marilyn Monroe Film ‘Blonde’ Really a Biopic?

Vanessa Rivera, James Madison University

This upcoming film based on the Hollywood star garnered criticism already. Is it unfounded or justified?…

August 16, 2022

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That’s the Way the Corn Pops… Why Popcorn is the Snack of the Movies

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