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The Rise of Streaming Services: How They’re Changing the Film Industry

In the past decade, the film industry has undergone a seismic shift, largely driven by the rapid rise of streaming services.…

June 5, 2024

A writer in a black sweater with square, rimmed glasses peers over his latest manuscript, glowing with a nefarious green light. In the faded background, a puppet sits and stares at him with an enthusiastic look on its face, twisted in the disturbing tone which belies only the most horrible fantasies.

The Life and Process of R.L. Stine

Hamad Naroze, Hunter College

What best-selling children's horror author R.L. Stine can teach up-and-coming writers through his professional process.…

April 22, 2024

A woman with brown wavy hair sits in a ribbed white sweater against a blue cloudy sky and green grass background.

Kate Middleton’s Disappearance: America’s Enduring Fascination with the British Monarchy

Sarah Erin, Brooklyn College

What lies behind Kate Middleton’s prolonged absence, and what does it reveal about America's enduring fascination with the British monarchy?…

April 1, 2024

Illustration by Drew Parrott of Joe Exotic from Tiger King

‘Tiger King’ Thrives Because of Its Larger-Than-Life Characters

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

The over-the-top zookeepers of the viral Netflix hit make this series perhaps the strangest true crime series yet.…

April 25, 2020

Season 3 of ‘On My Block’ Concludes With a Few Sad Endings

Kayla Johnson, Bradley University

The Netflix series set in inner-city Los Angeles shows that sometimes promises are meant to be broken, and that nothing lasts forever.…

April 11, 2020

Much like Amber and Barnett (pictured above), some of the contestants of "Love is Blind" found themselves troubled with a world set for dating-to-marry.

‘Love Is Blind’ and the Problem With Dating to Marry

Maui Smith, University of Pittsburgh

The dating reality series exaggerates the recent resurgence of dating with just marriage in mind — and shows why the mindset is rarely successful. …

April 10, 2020

In an article highlighting the strengths of animated films, it may be time for the Academy Awards to change their guidelines.

There Needs To Be More Categories for Animated Films at the Oscars

Rose Younglove, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

There's countless categories for live-action movies, so why not for animation?…

April 3, 2020

10 Ways To Stay Busy During Your Coronavirus Quarantine

Kayla Placide, University at Buffalo

Maybe you've been wanting to pick up a new hobby or finally start that book. Now is the perfect time.…

March 28, 2020

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Premium Streaming: Is the Price for Subscribing Worth It?

Mirella Gonzales, Texas Tech University

Should you spend the money on a long-term subscription or stick to those free trials?…

March 13, 2020

Jason Bateman and Laura Linney in Netflix show Ozark

‘Ozark’ Promises More Twists in Its Third Season

Charles Hough

The third season of the critically-acclaimed crime drama is coming back to Netflix on March 27.…

March 13, 2020

John Ambrose and Lara Jean dance together in "To All the Boys: P.S. I Love You"

Love Gets Complicated in ‘To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You’

Kayla Johnson, Bradley University

Lara Jean has a complicated love life for someone who’s never been in a relationship.…

March 1, 2020

Illustration of Taylor Swift, the subject of the new documentary "Miss Americana"

What Netflix’s ‘Miss Americana’ Teaches Us About the Price of Celebrity

Kali Johnson, Gustavus Adolphus College

It’s easy to romanticize Taylor Swift's extremely successful life. What many of us fail to remember is that it can be hard to be famous.…

February 23, 2020

Gwenyth Paltrow and her partner host on the show

Netflix’s ‘The Goop Lab’ Takes a Closer Look at the Female Orgasm

Asha MacKay, Wellesley College

Gwenyth Paltrow’s lifestyle enterprise Goop took us to the edge with their latest mini-series.…

February 23, 2020

The Problem With Exoticizing Korean Culture

Janella Tibbetts, Framingham State University

K-pop and K-dramas might be expanding America's cultural horizons, but does it come at a price?…

February 22, 2020

Netflix’s ‘The Witcher’ Bewitches Viewers, but Not Critics

Asha MacKay, Wellesley College

For fans of fantasy looking for a feminist addition to the genre, this series may or may not live up to expectations.…

February 11, 2020

Netflix’s ‘Cheer’ Leaves Everyone Speaking in Mat Talk

Kayla Johnson, Bradley University

The debate on whether cheerleading is a sport or not is over. The dedication of the athletes in this docuseries speaks for itself.…

February 9, 2020

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Letterboxd Changed the Way I Watch Movies

Brendan Bell, Towson University

If you're in a Netflix-watching rut, download the social networking app that inspired me to watch more films.…

February 8, 2020

Why Aimee’s Storyline on Season 2 of ‘Sex Education’ Is so Important

Nina Dutta, Occidental College

Taking its cue from the #MeToo movement, the Netflix series follows one of its characters as she processes the trauma resulting from a sexual assault on public transportation.…

February 7, 2020

Claes Bang as Dracula in the BBC series Dracula

BBC’s ‘Dracula’ Attempts To Be Subversive but Fails to Find Its Purpose

Matthew Robison, University of South Florida

A seemingly ambitious project, the series falls prey to poor execution and hollow characterization.…

January 31, 2020

‘Grace and Frankie’ Only Gets Better With Age

Blair Krassen, The University of the Arts, Philadelphia

Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin continue to defy the odds as the leading ladies of this comical and uplifting series.…

January 26, 2020

Netflix’s ‘The Ranch’ Is Back To Wrap Up the Series

Dylan Kazanova, University of Texas at San Antonio

Ashton Kutcher’s country comedy is about to come to the conclusion we’ve all been waiting for.…

January 24, 2020

‘AJ and the Queen’ Will Worm Its Way Into Your Heart

Rickea Bell, Saint Peter’s University

RuPaul just created a heartwarming Netflix series featuring a drag queen and one foul-mouthed 10-year-old.…

January 19, 2020

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Reading Caroline Kepnes’ ‘You,’ I Found Myself Closer to Joe Than Ever Before

Megan Thompson, Montclair State University

The original novel behind the Netflix series leaves fans intrigued and captivated by the modern-day Ted Bundy.…

January 19, 2020

Cover for Kristin Auld's article on Netflix series "Spinning out" illustration by Ashawna Linyard

Looking For a New Series? Check Out Netflix’s ‘Spinning Out’

Kristin Auld, St John’s University

You better skate to it!…

January 17, 2020

9 Upcoming Horror Films You Need to See in 2020

Matthew Robison, University of South Florida

The year 2020 is filled to the brim with exciting adaptations, sequels, and re-imaginings.…

January 13, 2020

‘John Mulaney and the Sack Lunch Bunch’: A Misguided Artistic Feat

Meredith Day, Davidson College

The 'tall child' returns, but with actual children this time.…

January 10, 2020

YOU season 2 cover for Kristin Auld's article

Does Season 2 of ‘You’ Live Up to the First Season?

Kristin Auld, St John’s University

With a majorly successful Season 1, can the Netflix series outdo itself?…

January 10, 2020

Breaking Down the Nominees for the 92nd Annual Academy Awards

Cameron Rapata, Columbia College Chicago

This year's line-up includes a diverse roster ranging from divorce dramas to psychological thrillers.…

January 7, 2020

‘Friends’ Has Officially Been Taken Off Netflix and Now Fans Are Unsure of What to Binge

Megan Thompson, Montclair State University

With the long-running series no longer available and 'The Office' leaving fairly soon, it has left many subscribers wondering if Netflix is truly there for you.…

January 6, 2020