Hulu’s newest body-horror series, The Beauty, focuses on the detrimental ways society perceives beauty and its effects on a person in a brutal sci-fi twist. Understandably, many within the cast and fans alike have opened a discussion on the effects of beauty standards in society and the numerous causes of ...
The discussion over James Gunn’s DCU intensified in recent years, especially with the debut of the franchises news projects like Creature Commandos and Superman 2025. The failure of the previous DC film franchise has made fans hypervigilant over the success of the rebooted franchise, which has grown even worse with ...
Discussion surrounding the upcoming HBO television adaptation of Harry Potter since its announcement in 2023. Audience reception was quite mixed despite how much precedent a production like this has had in the years leading up to it. Technology has advanced to the point where fantasy television shows can now match ...
AI technology has been encroaching more and more into the creative space in recent years. With so many companies announcing efforts to integrate AI technology into their business practices, artists of all kinds are growing fearful that they will be put out of work. In the music industry, the threat ...
The popular Canadian queer sports romance series Heated Rivalry has dominated pop culture since its release in late November 2025. The six-episode series follows the slow-burning romance of Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, as their rivalry in Major League Hockey blossoms into something more. It was an unexpected success for ...
Love and Deepspace has been making waves in the mobile gaming space since its debut in 2024. Developed by Papergames and Infold, this mobile game won its audience over by combining dating simulator mechanics and 3D action roleplay game combat. This has set it apart from typical romance games in ...
Fans of Ariana Grande showcased a wide amount of excitement at her new look at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards. Many expressed their relief online that the global singer is back with her iconic ponytail. That said, others have criticized this fan response, calling it hypocritical. Before the Golden Globes, ...
The 83rd Golden Globe Awards show was one of the few exciting award shows in recent years. The January 12th event was an exciting time for many, especially the cast and crew of the hit 2025 horror film SINNERS. The film won two awards at the event, the Golden Globe ...
The ongoing acquisition battle for Warner Bros Discovery will decide the future of the company and the massive catalog of important media and intellectual property within it. That said, with all eyes focused on what becomes of its theatrical, television, and comic book properties, it’s easy to forget Warner Bros ...
The movie theater experience has changed over the decades. From being a fun get-together with friends and family, to now being an occasional experience that some would even pay massive expenses to eat full-course meals while watching their favorite films. The invention of streaming has expanded the catalogue of movies ...
American adult cartoons have earned quite an unfortunate reputation in the past decades. While they won over global audiences for their comedy and social commentary, audiences have felt that the current state of the industry was limiting the medium. The Simpsons, South Park, Family Guy, and American Dad have remained ...
Korean Beauty products have exploded in popularity within the United States in recent years. To many, this rise seemingly came out of nowhere, but those with keen eyes noticed that the seeds were already planted decades before. A major lead-up to the rise in K-Beauty is the popularity of Korean ...
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