Tag: Op-ed

Is Snow White Destined to Fail?

The long-awaited arrival of Disney’s remake of Snow White has been everything but peachy, as the multitude of controversies and setbacks have led to a noticeable disinterest in the film. The movie is set to release on the 21st of this month, but no positive buzz has been presented to hype up its arrival. It […]

White Lotus Continues To Shine Light On The Ugly Effects Of American Tourism

Out of all the new television shows that debuted in the past few years, The White Lotus is a surprising hit. Initially debuting in July 2021, the show has seen a staggering increase of 155% since its first premiere, with over 2.4 million viewers recorded watching the debut episode of its third season, according to […]

The TikTok Ban Will Never Happen

Many talks have been held between our government and the owners of TikTok, discussing the potential ban of social media apps in the United States. There is also discussion of deals in the works to take the app under U.S. control, though it is unclear if this will occur. The potential of the Chinese company […]

Ash: A Different Kind of Horror

Horror movies have been experiencing a renaissance. It’s not uncommon to see a film from A24’s studio, such as “Hereditary” (2018), “Midsummer” (2019), or “X” (2022), inspiring the genre in recent years. This has given the genre an angle of thought-provoking and artistic freedom that has not been seen in ages. Speaking of developments, one […]

The Pros and Cons of Ghost Kitchens

The food industry has always had the inescapable responsibility of pushing out quality products to millions of consumers. Restaurant chains are now expected to provide their services to customers at their places of business and for delivery as well. The constant demand for food naturally brings about new ways to meet this demand, with ghost […]

Kanye needs to stop posting

Kanye West, now known as “Ye,” has always done things that are outside the norm. Whether telling the world on national TV that “George Bush doesn’t care about Black people” or interrupting Taylor Swift’s 2009 VMA speech to claim that “Beyonce had the best video of all time,” this man has always been an outspoken, […]

Sakamoto Days: The craziest anime right now!

In the absence of the electrifying “Dandadan,” Anime is back to its normal schedule: “One Piece” still reaching for its millionth episode, “My Hero Academia” being somewhat in a loop, and weird shows such as “Cells At Work!” having unnecessary spin offs. One that is continuing the vibe of excitement and wonder in this age […]

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