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Shakespeare, ‘Coriolanus’ and ‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’

Noah Hernandez, University of Texas at San Antonio

How “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” draws from the ill-fated hero of Shakespeare's play “Coriolanus.”…

December 13, 2023

A downtrodden Rachel Zegler in her snow white costume stands in front of a red background that reads "cancelled".

Modern Witch Hunts: Public Silencing of Women in Hollywood

Farah Shah, University of Central Florida

The persistent undercurrent of patriarchal influence in Hollywood and the societal tendency to scrutinize successful women.…

December 3, 2023

Book vs. Film: ‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’

Christine Bardos, Santa Clara University

Without the extensive details of Coriolanus Snow's thoughts, the film skims the surface of the sacrifice and suffering present in the novel.…

November 27, 2023

For an article on the FNAF film, a red lit sign reads "Freddy Fazenbear's Pizza" as an animatronic brown bear wearing a hat waves his hand. A green splat is next to the text "30%" and a red and white striped carton of popcorn icon is next to the text "88%."

Five Nights at Freddy’s” — Frightful Easter Eggs

Natalie VanHecke, University of Texas at Dallas

Look out for these easter eggs as this fan-favorite horror game finally releases on the big screen.…

November 10, 2023

An illustration of a bookshelves full of modern classics.

4 Modern Books That Should Be Considered Literary Classics

Reatha-Mae Newman, SUNY College at Brockport

Contemporary books are more impactful than you might think.…

August 24, 2023

In an article about female rage, three prominant female characters that represent the trope stand together under the word 'rage'.

The Age of Female Rage

Ally Najera, California State University, Northridge

As female-rage edits garner more attention on social media, they beg the question — is the portrayal of these emotions beneficial?…

June 21, 2023

trailer for The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

Sneak Peak for ‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,’ a ‘Hunger Games’ Prequel

Morgan Thomas, Wayne State University

Seven years later, the film adaptation of another Suzanne Collins dystopian novel is almost here. And fans are surely in for a wild ride.…

August 12, 2022

In an article about romantic tropes, two people are shown in a drawing with a heart between them.

5 Top Romantic Tropes in Storytelling

Jordan Oulela, University of Texas at San Antonio

From love triangles to soulmates, the possibilities for creating engaging plots are endless.…

June 10, 2022

copies of the Uglies book series next to a potted plant

Will the Upcoming ‘Uglies’ Film Adaptation Live Up to Fans’ Expectations?

Illusion Ventura, Whittier College

While the book series has been popular since its release in 2005, readers are worried that a movie will leave them disappointed.…

December 23, 2021

Illustration of books in an article about cliché story plots

5 Cliched Story Plots to Avoid

Jenna Amore, Oakland University

As November marks the beginning of National Novel Writing Month and creators everywhere are embarking on their imaginative journies, many are sinking into overdone writing pitfalls.…

November 13, 2021

Twilight lead characters share a romantic embrace.Bella and Edward

‘Twilight’ Has Finally Hit Netflix, so Let’s Revisit Its Legacy

Mariam Nasief, Columbia University

After years of waiting, this famous teen film franchise is available to stream, and fans everywhere are remembering why the series has enjoyed such long-lasting success.…

July 23, 2021

a Netflix sci-fi/fantasy adaptations - an illustration of two characters from The Witcher

Making Successful Sci-Fi/Fantasy Adaptations Is Not Always an Easy Task for Filmmakers

Elliot Jackson-Ontkush, Skidmore College

Reworking popular novels into visual media has become a phenomenon in recent years, but many readers find the filmed versions to be unsatisfactory in comparison.…

June 12, 2021

‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ Shows Evil in the Need for Control

Anna Swenson, Butler University

Suzanne Collins' new prequel to the 'Hunger Games' trilogy investigates the origins of the series's central villain, President Snow, without justifying his hunger for power.…

June 14, 2020