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Monster: The Ed Gein Story
Is True Crime Ethical? Throughout humanity’s literary and artistic history, tragedy has remained one of the most popular genres. There is something so cathartic about watching the downfall of somebody else’s life, and clearly this obsession with the tragic–and often macabre–is one that has extended far beyond our current fixation with the drama and devastation characteristic of the true crime genre. However, since the resurgent popularity of true crime in the 2010s, this fasc
Reagan Oliveira
Feb 202 min read


The Flash
“To understand what I’m about to tell you, you need to do something. You need to believe in the impossible. Can you do that? Good.”--Barry Allen, The Flash (2014) I have recently started rewatching my favorite show, The Flash , but as I glance at the year the first season was released, I cannot help but gasp! 11 years ago… It's been 11 years since this captivating show was released on Netflix, eventually amassing 9 seasons. I will always remember the first day I watched Seas
Emily Torres
Jan 223 min read


Pan’s Labyrinth
Guillermo del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth (2006) is not just a film--it is a spell, a prayer whispered in the dark for those who still believe in wonder. From the opening scene, the camera breathes with you, guiding your gaze into a world that feels half-remembered and half-dreamed. It’s a dark fairy tale that crawls under your skin and refuses to leave; it makes your mind its own as a reminder that beauty and brutality often share the same heartbeat. Del Toro doesn’t simply make
Jackeline García-López
Dec 18, 20254 min read


Thunderbolts*
Marvel Studios’ highly anticipated movie Thunderbolts* came out fairly recently on May 2nd, 2025. Being a huge fan of the franchise, I...
Ysbethnydia De La Cruz
May 17, 20253 min read


Nosferatu: Delving into the World of Gothic Romance
“As our spirits are one, so too shall be our flesh. You are mine.” - Count Orlok, Nosferatu (2024) Nosferatu , the long-awaited 2024...
Atiana Hernandez
May 13, 20255 min read


A Night of History, Heart, and Hits: Highlights from the 2025 Grammy Awards
The 67th Annual Grammy Awards, held on February 2, 2025, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, was a show for the books—overflowing...
Emily Giraldes
Apr 29, 20253 min read


The 2025 Oscars
To open the 97th Academy Awards, there was an opening tribute to Los Angeles, due to the recent fires, performed by Ariana Grande and...
Normandie Lee
Apr 28, 20253 min read


The Weirdest Movie You’ve Never Seen: David Lynch’s Mulholland Drive
“Auteur” is a filmmaking term derived from the French translation of Author. In Pop-Culture, the term has become synonymous with the idea...
Julian Saenz-Payne
Apr 14, 20252 min read


The Madness: A Netflix Original - An Existential Crisis Disguised as a Blog
When I think of the word "madness" what comes to mind is the situation of the world now. The madness of it all since 2020, when our...
Jeremiah Washington
Mar 21, 20254 min read


Primates, Popstars, and Pills: What More Could an Audience Want?
Apparently, it depends on who you ask. Upon the release of its promo materials, the 2024 biopic was initially met with major online...
Reagan Oliveira
Mar 12, 20253 min read


The Norse Soul in Vinland Saga
I love anime and believe in its transcendental storytelling potential, which merges beautifully drawn art, a motive emotive human force,...
Marcio Maragol
Mar 5, 20252 min read


An Existential Crisis Disguised as a Blog Review of That '90s Show
When I saw that Netflix was rebooting That 70’s Show franchise as That '90s Show , I was excited! The aesthetic of That '70s Show but...
Jeremiah Washington
Nov 21, 20244 min read


Delicious in Dungeon
Delicious in Dungeon first came on my radar when the anime was initially announced back in 2022. The premise immediately caught my...
Tayler Harrison
Nov 1, 20244 min read


Coraline
“You know, you could stay forever, if you want to. There's one tiny thing we have to do first…” Other Mother, Coraline (2009). What would...
Soleil Jones
Oct 28, 20244 min read


Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
“It’s Showtime!” Beetlejuice Beetlejuice , the sequel to Beetlejuice , came out recently on September 6, 2024, and has had a lot of...
Sarah Hernandez
Oct 18, 20243 min read


Blink Twice: Frida for 2024 Feminist of the Year
*Content Warning* To wrap up my summer, I wanted to consume a film that would not only make me Blink Once, but Blink Twice . Back in...
Nathalie Hernandez
Sep 19, 20244 min read


House of the Dragon: Three Weeks Post Mortem
Max (formally HBO) rolled out the second season of their juggernaut show House of the Dragon this summer and reminded audiences why Max...

Autumn Andersen
Aug 19, 20248 min read


Bridgerton Season Three
Netflix’s Bridgerton has been a hit since its season one premiere on Christmas Day in 2020. With each season’s release, Bridgerton breaks...
Allison Westlund
Jul 5, 20243 min read


The Surgeon's Cut
The Netflix show, The Surgeon's Cut, follows four different surgeons' lives; what they do, and why they are extremely well-known for...
Aja Guzman
May 11, 20243 min read


Does The Book Always Reign Supreme? Tell Me Lies
Is it really a given that the book always trumps its on-screen adaptation? Well, hold onto your reading glasses because we're about to...
Martina Bekasha
Apr 25, 20242 min read
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