Popped Culture

Column: Is the #MeToo movement over?

By Lily Lipka, Staff Writer • March 29, 2023

Despite #MeToo seeming to move Hollywood in the right direction, the verdict of the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial has reserved so much change.

Column: The 95th Academy Awards make history

By Lily Lipka, Staff Writer • March 23, 2023

The 2023 Oscars showed progress with wins for "Everything Everywhere All at Once," but prove that there are still ways to go in representation.

Column: Has Disney lost its magic?

By Evan Miller, Staff Writer • March 8, 2023

When Disney CEO Bob Iger '73 announced that 7,000 employees were being laid off, the focus placed on new sequels seemed in poor taste for the company.

Column: Cancellation of streaming shows is unfair

By Lily Lipka, Staff Writer • March 1, 2023

Streaming television is the future of content creation, which is why it's so concerning to see the work of talented artists scrapped from the public.

Column: The future of DC faces an uphill battle

By Evan Miller, Staff Writer • February 22, 2023

With controversy surrounding the upcoming "The Flash" film, DC and Warner Brothers must make the responsible choice and let Miller go from the role.

Column: Grammys place unfair expectations on Black women

By Sarah Payne, Staff Writer • February 15, 2023

Beyoncé losing the Grammy award for Album of the Year to Harry Styles has sparked conversations about unfair standards toward Black women.

Column: The Oscars best actress drama

By Matt Minton, Co Life and Culture Editor • February 1, 2023

The exclusion of the outstanding performances given by Danielle Deadwyler and Viola Davis in the Oscars Best Actress category has sparked controversy.

Column: Stop forcing celebrities to come out

By Matt Minton, Co Life and Culture Editor • December 6, 2022

Recent cases of celebrities like Kit Connor and Rebel Wilson being forced to come out are part of a problematic trend in Hollywood.

Column: Why are kids obsessed with horror?

By Joshua Pantano, Staff Writer • November 3, 2022

Despite horror seeming to be targeted specifically towards adults, kids eat it up as well. Horror helps kids to work through fears at a young age.

Column: Horror is a genre worthy of your respect

By Matt Minton, Co Life and Culture Editor • October 25, 2022

As long as cinema has been around, horror has been a staple genre. Horror has a uniquely strong ability to cause audiences to examine their fears.

Column: Spider-Man re-release disrespects fans

By Evan Miller, Staff Writer • September 14, 2022

Sony's recent re-release of "Spider-Man: No Way Home" is just one recent example of studios disrespecting fans with lazy, money-milking content.

Column: Writers grapple with digital fame

By Maddy Martin, Senior Writer • May 5, 2022

Due to the rise of social media, authors have found new ways to connect with their audience, which comes with both positive and negative effects.