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Caitlyn Taylor

Bio: Caitlyn Taylor is a graduate from Calvin University where she received a bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. With a long time passion for video games, TV, and movies, Caitlyn took to journalism as a way to understand the ins and outs of her favorite industries. Caitlyn is ecstatic to join the NYC Tastemakers team, with the hopes of improving her skills as a writer and broadening her experience.
Video Games

Love And Deepspace’s Success Might Be Blinding People To Its Problems

​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 ...

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Beauty

The Response To Ariana Grande’s Golden Globes Look Reveals The Hypocracy Of Online Fans

​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, ...

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Movies

SINNERS’ Win At The Golden Globes Proves What The Future Of Films Should Be

​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 ...

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Video Games

Could The Warner Bros Acquisition Debacle Potentially Disappear A Pivotal Unused Video Game Mechanic?

​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 ...

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Movies

Going To The Movies Solo Should Be More Encouraged

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 ...

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TV

Could Adult Swim’s Common Side Effects Have Changed American Adult Cartoon Television For The Better?

​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 ...

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Beauty

Did The Natural Makeup Trend Predict The Rise Of K-Beauty In The West

​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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Movies

Will Zootopia 2’s Success Help Better Future Disney Projects?

​Zootopia 2’s success has surprised the majority of the entertainment industry. Unfortunately, the reputation of movie sequels has soured amongst mainstream audiences in recent years. For many, modern Hollywood has become over-reliant on franchises, with studios preferring them to original content because of a higher return in revenue. This has ...

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TV

Americans Dislike For Subtitles May Just Be Because Of The Literacy Crisis

Subtitles are an inclusive staple in the film and television industry and are widely used across the globe. That said, the feature continues to struggle to find major headway within the American market. However, that isn’t to say subtitles aren’t used within the United States. Typically, subtitles have been a ...

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Food

Will Chinese Coffee Chains End Starbucks’ Rein In America?

Starbucks, alongside Dunkin’ Donuts, has been one of the two food franchises that have dominated the American coffee industry for decades. That said, Starbucks’ influence is waning; its anti-union practices, high prices, and its political allegiances do no favors towards younger generations. This has led to many customers looking for ...

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Movies

James Cameron’s Avatar Franchise Hardly Has Any Pop Culture Relevance

Avatar: Fire and Ash is the third movie in James Cameron’s massively successful Avatar franchise. Released on December 19, 2025, the film opened with 345 million worldwide, topping the box office in the United States and Canada. That said, for how well this third installment is doing in pulling revenue ...

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Music

We Need To Be Wary Of GM Adding Apple Music App To Vehicles

Apple Music is on its way to becoming a permanent feature in certain future General Motors (GM) vehicles. This comes after the motor company previously announced getting rid of Apple CarPlay in its electric vehicles. GM hopes that this change will allow customers to have a fuller experience, expanding the ...

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