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High fidelity, ego strength, & forming identity through media.
Bringing together media theory and developmental psychology, this essay looks at three iterations of High Fidelity: the TV show, the book, and the film, delving into what it means to live a life saturated in media, and how that affects how one forms their identity.
A DEEP Dive into Viva Las Vengeance by Panic! At The Disco.
This nearly 2-hour video goes into a deep lyrical analysis of Panic! At The Disco’s final album and last artistic statement: Viva Las Vengeance.
Everything Has a Year in Review Now...Why?
Why does it seem like every single platform sent out a 2024 Year in Review infographic?
With increasing data surveillance (and avenues to self-track data), we have more data about our lives, actions, and media consumption than ever. But when our lives are datafied to this degree: what are the risks?
Unmasking the Mystery Behind Scooby-Doo (2002)
Uncovering long-forgotten articles and scripts, this video investigates the production of Scooby-Doo (2002) to unmask the mystery of what makes this beloved childhood classic so perplexing.
Why People Hate "ME!" (by Taylor Swift feat. Brendon Urie)
This song has a reputation for being Taylor Swift's worst song, yet it was still incredibly successful. What worked to make this song so popular, but make her fans dislike it?
Barbie in a (reverse) Bechdel test: A Review of all 42 barbie movies.
This 2-hour long video includes reviews and analyses of 43 animated movies released by Mattel under the Barbie brand, analyzing how the series portrayed gender and the influence it had on young girls. This features an interview with William Lau, director of various animated Barbie movies including Barbie: The Princess and the Pauper and Barbie Fairytopia: Mermaidia.
Why ‘What We Do In The Shadows' Works
Comparing What We Do In The Shadows (2014-) to other mockumentary sitcoms, this video evaluates what elements makes the show so successful and entertaining.
Food battle: A smosh retrospective.
A retrospective that takes a look back on the careers of Ian Hecox and Anthony Padilla of Smosh through the lens of their yearly series: Food Battle.