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An Authoritative Ranking of All Star Wars Films
Please don’t @ me (but actually, please do: @ericjamesseitz) Written by Eric Seitz Every giga-franchise has debate among fans about the...
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Apr 26, 20224 min read


The Problematic Nature of “Pam and Tommy”
A story retold without the consent of the victim herself. Written by Sheila Kiss The new Hulu series “Pam and Tommy” portrays the roller...
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Apr 26, 20224 min read


Euphoria: A Show Full of Drugs, Drama, and Plot Holes
Do you remember these abandoned “Euphoria” plotlines? Written by: Sophie Farrar HBO’s original series “Euphoria” is a wildly popular show...
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Apr 26, 20225 min read


This vs. That: Female Representation
Examples of entertainment media that represent women well, and examples of those which don’t. Written by: Eric Seitz Female...
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Mar 16, 20225 min read


The Male Gaze in Film
A male-dominated film industry values women in terms of their to-be-looked-at-ness, perpetuating gender inequality and damaging the way...
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Mar 16, 20225 min read


The Psychology of Comfort Movies
An explanation to why our brains find particular movies endlessly rewatchable. Written by: Samra Karamustafic Picture this: you’ve just...
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Mar 16, 20224 min read


A Voice That Was Locked Away
How singer JoJo went from having her voice suppressed by her record label to winning her first Grammy. Written by: Reem Abumeri Joanna...
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Feb 11, 20224 min read


Meet the Problematic Foundation of Film: D.W. Griffith’s “Birth of a Nation”
Is CSU’s School of Film and Media Arts telling a revisionist history of America’s most controversial film? Written by: Cara Robbins Grand...
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Feb 11, 20226 min read


Felines on Film
The history of film and video is littered with cats, from the beginning of motion pictures to the first YouTube videos. Written by:...
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Feb 11, 20225 min read


Squid Game: The Rise of Foreign Media
An article highlighting a new Netflix show and its effect on the increase of foreign media. Written by: Andrea Brazis A recent Netflix...
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Dec 13, 20215 min read


Shows to Binge Over Break
There is nothing better than catching up or rewatching shows in your free time. What better time to do it than winter break? Written by:...
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Dec 13, 20215 min read


ABBA “Voyage” Review
A review of the ten songs in the Swedish pop group’s first offering in four decades. Written by: Eric Seitz Spurred by regained pop...
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Dec 13, 20214 min read


The Disney+ Effect
Disney+ is creating waves that are rippling across the film industry-- and their effects could be here to last. Written by: Cara Robbins...
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Nov 27, 20215 min read


Ranking the Friends Thanksgiving Episodes
Written by: Lauren Koleszar A comprehensive guide to your “Friends”-giving marathon Among the binge-watching, nineties-obsessed...
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Nov 24, 20216 min read


Out Reads 2021
Written by: Lynn Nichols Powerful narratives for National Coming Out Day On October 11, LGBTQ+ people and allies will celebrate National...
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Oct 13, 20214 min read


Streaming Strategies
Written by: Eric Seitz A look at the place that streaming services hold in society and their financial impact for corporations like...
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Oct 13, 20215 min read


A Q+A with Mary Jo Young
Written by Samra Karamustafic The American Idol contestant tells us what it was like to sing in front of three superstars, her yodeling...
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Apr 17, 20215 min read


Supporting Theater and the Arts, Virtually
Written by Lynn Nichols Upcoming online events hosted by theaters and stage companies Cleveland is home to a rich culture and a vibrant...
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Apr 17, 20214 min read


The Bechdel-Wallace Test in 2021
Written by Lynn Nichols Examining the history and nuances of an iconic pop culture metric Modern film criticism often involves analysis...
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Mar 29, 20215 min read


Weird and Wonderful: WandaVision
Written by Eric Seitz The low-down on WandaVision and its implications on the MCU’s brave new world. Warning: Spoilers ahead! A...
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Mar 22, 20215 min read
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