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Love the Show, Hate the Creator

Love the Show, Hate the Creator

Abbie Landers, Writer and Editor September 1, 2025

Miraculous Ladybug, a show that is considered a classic and nostalgic show for Gen Z. Most of the adults who grew up with it still continue to hold a special place in their heart for the show. Why wouldn’t...

K-pop Demon Hunters: A New Fan Favorite

K-pop Demon Hunters: A New Fan Favorite

Abbie Landers, Writer and Editor June 20, 2025

Right now animation projects are extremely divisive. On one hand you have work like Arcane or The Spider-Verse that have received really good reviews for not only being visually appealing but also having...

Lilo and Stitch Live Action Another Disney Failure

Lilo and Stitch Live Action Another Disney Failure

Abbie Landers, Writer and Editor May 31, 2025

Disney is continuing their live-action remake period, which isn’t all that surprising. They recreate a movie, people get mad over something, and either way, end up watching it, giving Disney a lot of...

#womeninmalefields

#womeninmalefields

Miley Wasilewski, Writer May 12, 2025

During the last few months of 2024, the “#womeninmalefields” trend emerged and shone a light on all the toxic things women have dealt with during their jobs, relationships, and just when they are out...

The Parallels in XO Kitty Just Don't Work

The Parallels in XO Kitty Just Don’t Work

Abbie Landers, Writer and Editor May 5, 2025

If you’ve seen XO Kitty season 2 and you’ve watched To All the Boys then you’d know for sure that there are a lot of parallels to the movie, To All the Boys that made it into XO Kitty. But it just...

The Impact of the “Hand Flex” in Pride and Prejudice

The Impact of the “Hand Flex” in Pride and Prejudice

Abbie Landers, Writer and Editor April 28, 2025

It’s been almost 20 years since the 2005 movie Pride and Prejudice came out. The movie is based on Jane Austen’s novel of the same name. In fact, the 20th anniversary of the movie will be on September...

You Again, The Movie Nobody Remembers

You Again, The Movie Nobody Remembers

Abbie Landers, Writer and Editor April 18, 2025

Have you ever heard of the movie You Again? If you answered no, I wouldn’t be surprised. This movie was set up for success, yet nobody remembers or has even heard about it. Which is sad considering how...

Wendy Wu: The Hilarious Forgotten Film

Wendy Wu: The Hilarious Forgotten Film

Abbie Landers, Writer and Editor April 1, 2025

Have you ever watched a movie so random and poorly written that it became funny? Well, I think that perfectly describes the forgotten Disney movie Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior. In the movie, we are...

The Psychology of Room Colors

The Psychology of Room Colors

Abbie Landers, Writer March 17, 2025

Have you ever stepped into a room and instantly felt a sense of calm? This phenomenon isn’t just a coincidence or a unique feeling you have. In fact, color can significantly influence your perception...

Block Blast is an Amazing Game

Block Blast is an Amazing Game

Jadine Macias, Contributor January 13, 2025

If you have never heard of the game Block Blast, you’re living under a rock. Block Blast is such an amazing game to play on your phone. You can download Block Blast for free in the app store as well...

"It's Been Agatha All Along"

“It’s Been Agatha All Along”

Miley Wasilewski, Writer October 28, 2024

Before the season finale, or even first starting the show, there are a lot of movies and series in the MCU that should be seen before watching Agatha All Along (without spoilers). Now, the most obvious...

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