Originally released in 2025, the love and popularity of the summer blockbuster hit, KPop Demon Hunters, is still going strong in 2026. Released to Netflix on June 20, 2025, the film took the world by storm and defined many odds in modern day cinema. After being sold to Netflix by Sony for a relatively “cheap” amount of around […]
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White House Releases Website for January 6 Anniversary
Yesterday marked the 5th anniversary of a truly dark day in American history. On January 6, 2021, violent insurrectionists stormed our nation’s Capitol building after being incited by Donald Trump over the loss of the 2020 presidential election. These Trump supporters made accusations that the election was stolen and cried for then-Vice President Mike Pence […]
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 massive juggernauts in the industry, […]
Mass Shootings Already Outnumber Days This Year
I know I am not alone in saying that I am tired. We are not even a week into 2026, and there have already been at least 7 mass shootings. A mass shooting is categorized as an incident involving 4 or more people at the same time and location. The number of incidents involving gun […]
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 entertainment, including music and TV […]
Are College Players Coming Close to the Same Salaries as Professionals?
Since July 2025, universities have been allowed to pay their athletes for their performance. Prior to this, players could only earn money through third party endorsements, such as sponsorships by brands. College athletes train heavily and deserve to be paid for their performance, but we are starting to see salaries almost as high as athletes […]
Should Movie Adaptations Follow the Book More Directly?
Turning fan favorite books into a big screen adaptation is not a new idea, as we have seen for decades movies based on an author’s work. Some of these films portray the story beautifully, such as To Kill a Mockingbird or Gone With The Wind, keeping the elements alive through production. However, fans argue that […]
TikTokers Take “Horse Girl Vibes” to New Level by Eating Horse Treats in Viral Videos
If you’re like me, you were pretty confused when videos of people eating horse treats started showing up on my feed. Supposedly, this all started when a user named Gracie Lambert posted a video to TikTok of her trying a treat before giving it to her horse. She wasn’t a huge fan of the banana […]
2026 Critics’ Choice Awards
Last night, Jan. 4, 2026, saw the return of the annual Critics’ Choice Awards Movie Awards. Marking its 31st annual award show, the hottest stars of modern-day entertainment made jaw-dropping appearances in the newest and latest fashion designs to debut in 2026. From the perfection of Prada to the dazzling designs of Dior, last night’s […]
Why Do We Need So Many Versions of the Same Album?
I am all for bringing back physical media. If you are paying for something, you should own the actual item. However, I find that the recent trend of releasing multiple versions of the same album with little to no difference is utterly wasteful. This practice is overconsumptionism at its finest and is bad for consumers […]
Could Samuel Alito’s Retirement Set the Supreme Court for a Very Conservative Future?
With speculation that Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito could retire this year also comes talk about who will be the next Justice and what this could mean for the United States. Throughout his time on the Court, he has been a main conservative voice for many controversial topics, such as abortion rights, transgender rights, religious […]
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 led to the belief that […]
