Video games offer escapism during pandemic
But even amid all of the uncertainty and fear, some people have found their own way to cope with the dire situation — by playing video games.
But even amid all of the uncertainty and fear, some people have found their own way to cope with the dire situation — by playing video games.
Ever heard the quip that the Black guy always dies first? In horror movies, being any sort of ethnic minority, especially Black, is a mark of death.
While white fans gatekeep the term “nerd,” Black lovers of comic books and anime create their own community.
The backbone of the Life & Culture section at The Ithacan is pop culture — and, by extension, Black culture that has influenced pop culture.
The Walt Disney Co.’s reputation has been permanently marked by racial intolerance.
“Black Is King,” a visual album-film from Beyoncé, elevates Black female voices while loosely following the plot of “The Lion King.”
So what is a Black person to do when most sci-fi either ignores us, portrays us badly or does the bare minimum to include us?
“Avatar: The Last Airbender” has always been praised for its culturally diverse cast of characters.
Unfortunately, “Trolls World Tour” does not live up to the excitement that 2016’s “Trolls” brought.
Usually, epic tales of perilous adventure come with a degree of separation between the audience and the characters.
Plus–size people have a long, and frankly unfortunate, history in Hollywood and television.
The national flags of Spain, Brazil, Korea, Colombia and other countries hung from the ceiling of the Emerson Suites as students filed through the doors.