Julie Morse, Pomona College

The famous English playwright has inspired numerous artists who created many enjoyable films based on his stories.

Kim Becker, Aquinas College

While their first movies were about princesses who got their happily ever afters, recent movies focus on friends and family.

Karen Lu, Yale University

Whether in more obvious cases like ‘Blade Runner’ or in more surprising films like ‘Titanic,’ cultural artifacts, aesthetics and stories from the Eastern hemisphere continue to play a big part in Western cinema.

Yasmeen Ludy, University of Michigan

With the release of her latest visual album, Beyonce has set the bar yet again with a powerful tribute to Black culture.

Yasmeen Ludy, University of Michigan

Queen Bey is back with a new visual album that aims to uplift Black culture, but not everyone is excited about it.

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

There are some critical absences this year. First off: Awkwafina.

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

The corresponding Beyoncé album mirrors past Disney music projects, like Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Black Panther: The Album.’

Cameron Rapata, Columbia College Chicago

Although it’s entirely CGI, after a peek into the film’s production, we might actually be able to call the newest Disney remake a live-action movie.

Rickea Bell, Saint Peter’s University

‘There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.’ — Shakespeare, ‘Hamlet’

Jocelyn Campos, University of Texas at San Antonio

Do you wanna see a moviieee? Come on, let’s go and waaattcchh!

Lexi Anderson, Pratt Institute

Jon Favreau’s live-action remake has gone to great lengths to recreate the film’s transcendent appeal.

Haley Newlin, Southern New Hampshire University

And what a year it has been.

Alexis Rogers, Temple University

Marvel and Pixar Films are on here too, so keep reading.

Carly Ristaino, Union College

You can never have too much of a good scene.