Twilight

Jockstraps and Muscles are for the Girls Now, Actually

“Love Lies Bleeding” promotional materials subvert gender expectations with female stars performing masculinity.…

March 7, 2024

In an article about Alexandre Desplat, Desplat bows his head with closed eyes and extends his hands to conduct an orchestra as scenes from his most prominent films flow from his head.

Alexandre Desplat: Music’s King of Versatility and Vivid Imagery

Anoushka Panganamamula, The Ohio State University

The Academy Award-winning composer crafts film scores that are hyper-specific yet powerful enough to stand on their own.…

August 22, 2023

A drawing shows dracula popping out of a girl's computer while bats fly in the background.

‘Dracula Daily’ Takes a Fresh Approach to the Bram Stoker Classic

Ashley Hagan, Virginia Commonwealth University

Over 100 years later, the book is still great to bite into. This recently created newsletter brings the undead novel to life and unearths new discoveries for readers.…

July 16, 2022

An illustration of a book next to a TV screen

Does Every Book Need a Film or TV Adaptation?

Julie Morse, Pomona College

It seems whenever a novel becomes popular, it gets adapted for the screen. Is this really necessary?…

June 11, 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

Pattinson in the back of a cop car in his film Crime Caper.

Why Robert Pattinson Is so Appealing, and Why ‘Unhinged’ Is the New Cool

Maggie Habermas, University of Texas at San Antonio

Celebrities are notorious for getting crazy, yet 'The Batman' actor has somehow managed to make it look cool.…

March 13, 2022

After 17 Years of Paramore, Fans Want To Know What Comes Next

Illusion Ventura, Whittier College

The American emo pop-punk band first made their mark on the music industry in the mid-2000s, but the group has been relatively quiet ever since — until now.…

December 16, 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

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

Illustration of the three main characters in "Twilight" and the first and last books of the saga.

‘Twilight’ Reveals the Wish Fulfillment at the Heart of Fandom

Zach Terrillion, Oberlin College

Though the saga has been the butt of many jokes throughout the last decade, the books and movies allow fans to escape from reality.…

August 12, 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

Illustration by Marlowe Pody for an article on Midnight Sun

Edward’s Point of View in ‘Midnight Sun’ Adds More Depth to ‘The Twilight Saga’

Samantha Havela, University of Michigan

Most readers already know the story, so how does exploring the tale from the perspective of the iconic vampire bring something new to the beloved series?…

October 10, 2020