harry potter movies

In an article about movie Secrets of Dumbledore, an image of a scene from the "Fantastic Beasts" franchise.

How ‘Fantastic Beasts: Secrets of Dumbledore’ May Be Doomed To Fail Before Even Hitting Theaters

Jordan Oulela, University of Texas at San Antonio

From production woes to the public’s low opinion of J.K. Rowling, the Harry Potter spinoff that once had a promising start may see dwindling excitement.…

March 26, 2022

Illustration of the Harry Potter insignia.

The ‘Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts’ Special Is Spellbinding and Tactful

Tori Barney, Columbia College Chicago

HBO Max recently released a reunion event celebrating the magical series, and long-time fans were delighted to see the main trio on their screens once more.…

January 9, 2022

Illustration of Radcliffe in many roles, including Miracle Workers

It’s a Miracle That ‘Miracle Workers’ Works as Well as It Does

L.R. Staples, Sarah Lawrence College

After being the boy who lived, Daniel Radcliffe has had a bizarre acting career, to say the least, and his role in the American anthology series is no exception.…

August 30, 2021

Hufflepuffs Don’t Get the Validation They Deserve

Samantha Havela, University of Michigan

They are usually the punchline of Hogwarts, but here’s why they are actually amazing.…

January 26, 2021

Illustration by Marlowe Pody for an article on Harry Potter

It’s ‘Harry Potter’ Time: Why the Books Are Better Than the Movies

Callie Rosenzweig, University of Chicago

J. K. Rowling’s beloved book series has warmed readers’ hearts for decades. What makes them better than their film counterparts?…

October 17, 2020

DracoTok Is Providing Some Redemption for Draco Malfoy

Emily Jewett, University of San Diego

TikTokers are taking the "Harry Potter" antagonist's character arc into their own hands and creating escapist POVs.…

October 6, 2020

Screenshot from Percy Jackson film in an article about bad film adaptations

Why Are Book to Film Adaptations Always So Bad?

Karunya Bhramasandra, Stanford University

What is it exactly that gets lost in the void between the page and the screen — and why do fans of the book get so mad about it?…

May 18, 2020

20 Years of Magic: How the Harry Potter Universe Shaped a Generation

Keegan Fornoff, Southeast Missouri State University

A nostalgic reflection on a shotgun idea turned bombshell franchise from a proud Slytherin.…

July 20, 2017

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