media criticism

A woman with brown skin, dark hair and a pink headband stands in front of a grey wall, with A-shaped markings in it. She's smiling into a camera stand from which the silhouette of an iPhone can be seen; the ring of the stand glows yellow, presumably casting light on her as the phone's camera captures her in shot.

Why Content Creators like xoxo, Akouto are Necessary Online

Cerasela Hanseter, University of California, Berkeley

Akouto Von brings a new perspective to YouTube content, offering a sense of vulnerability not often found in newer creators.…

April 10, 2024

In an article about Disney, an art piece of Mickey Mouse holding a sign, silhouetted against an instagram post frame and a red background.

The History of Disney Is Problematic — Can We Still Enjoy Its Work?

Beth Nipper, University of Iowa

The entertainment giant has a long history, filled with both success and controversy. How should an individual enjoy media while engaging with it critically?…

July 1, 2021

Video Essayists recording themselves as they analyze video games

3 Video Essayists Who Offer a Deeper Look at Video Games

Mitchell Tanaka, Chapman University

Compared to other art forms, video games remain relatively unexamined. These three YouTube creators, however, are working to change that.…

August 21, 2020

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