Gillian ‘Frickin’ Flynn needs to stop. She needs to stop being such an amazing author. I’ve only read two books by her so far and the one I just finished was a short story she wrote for George R. R. Martin.I don’t usually read ghost stories, but The Grownup was a book that I couldn’t put
An issue that is not only prevalent in today’s society, but also in comic books is – and you guessed it – sexism. Now you may say, “Wait a minute, we have Wonder Woman! She’s the epitome of feminism!” And while I won’t disagree with the fact that Diana Prince is a legendary, badass female character, unfortunately,
As a long time fan of both the manga and the anime of Death Note, I was understandably equal parts excited and skeptical when it was announced that Netflix would be rolling out a full-length film this year. Unfortunately, it was easy to tell the minute the casting was announced and almost not a single
Mashrou’ Leila, the alternative rock band currently in the news for its recent music video “Roman”, is set on creating an ideal world – one where “struggle and conflict can be used as a starting place for progress.” Known for its controversial songs and lead singer, the band has quickly become popular since forming in
President Donald Trump has been in office for about 30 weeks now and most Americans, even those who claim not to be politically involved, can list more than a few controversial ways he has exercised his power as commander-in-chief. It is frustrating to watch mainstream news outlets speak so professionally of the unsophisticated and uncultured
If not for his music, title as “King of Rock n’ Roll” or iconic sideburns, then you definitely know Elvis for being America’s Sweetheart and for dying an untimely death and all the rumors, conspiracies and scandals that transpired after. What you probably don’t know is that Elvis Presley, by most, if not all definitions
Despite the superiority that is often associated with entertainers in Hollywood, there is much racism and stereotyping aimed towards the small sector that people of color occupy within the industry. More often than not, minorities are typecast as what Americans perceive to be the standard face of their respective ethnicities, whether that be Asian, Arab,
Daenerys Targaryen – Dubbed “Dany” by fans — is a prime example of a badass female character. She exudes confidence, perseverance, compassion and has all of the qualities of a good leader. “While Daenerys does listen to others, she also understands that she is responsible for the final decision. And she stands by it with
It seems as if every year more and more films get released, varying in different genres, length, and reception. As a moviegoer, I understand (and join in on) the hype over new films and trailers that come out but also find myself scratching my head at the thought of some movies that make it onto
Science fiction is diverse in its own nature: a realm that visualizes the impact of imagined science on the individual or society as a whole. The genre holds the power to transform the idea of reality by challenging our societal norms — often times through reflecting these norms in a different light. Consider the politics
As technology becomes more and more integrated into our daily lives, and more and more forms of media are being used to connect with the people around, it is no wonder that podcasts are beginning to make their mark on the social media world. Six in every ten Americans are familiar with the word “podcasting”—which,
Music speaks for the soul, and in this case, six immigrant musicians from ages ranging 11 to 24 came together in New York City to reinvent and understand the Woody Guthrie classic: ‘This Land is Your Land.’ The musicians were all a part of NPR’s (National Public Radio) From the Top program, which showcases the abilities of