Throughout the decades, Hollywood has functioned as the blueprint for male identities, projecting ideals of body image, lifestyle, and personality. In particular, 20th-century blockbuster movies and television...

As we surf through media, a noticeable influx of reality television is evident. Serving as a contrast to the scripted content available to us, with a premise that deviates, “unscripted” television...

Sometimes, we humans experience strange, dream-like events that disconnect us from our sense of reality. Yet, it can sometimes be challenging to discern exactly what these fleeting moments are. From common...

Flowers are some of the gentlest constants in our lives, yet some of the most powerful. We offer them at weddings and funerals, hold them in moments of love or apology, scatter them during celebrations,...

Welcome to Gen Z, where tea is spilled in DMs and IRL, and rizz speaks louder than love letters and grand gestures. Slang is the ever-strange and dynamic dialect– it is how we vibe, flex, and call the...

In literature and social media, the “sad girl” archetype has re-emerged as a prominent figure, blending emotional fragility with aesthetic allure. Its significant role in bringing popularity reflects...

Eight years of playing both piano and violin have helped me build a lasting relationship with classical music through countless hours of listening. Among 50 playlists and nearly 20 full albums from the...

Following an announcement from Pop Mart—a Chinese designer toy company known for its collectible figurines and blind box sales—that it would expand retail operations to the Indonesian market, business...

If you have ever had a conversation with an avid moviegoer–or are one yourself– you have probably heard of Letterboxd. In an age where digital platforms shape media consumption, this app has emerged...

Whether it is one you are born into or one you encounter along the way, community is an integral aspect of the human experience. Serving as a mirror of society, film holds the power to foster an intersection—one...

Hollywood has long shaped audience perceptions of romance, evolving alongside societal values and cultural shifts. From the grand, idealized love stories of classic cinema to the nuanced relationships...

Love has been a timeless muse, weaving its way into countless literary works in all its forms—romantic, platonic, familial, and even self-love. These different types of love often overlap, mirroring...