This research argues that YouTube video essays are inherently tied to their “YouTubeness” and existence on the platform, and that they are a form of media that should be critically studied due to their high degree of influence and inherent connection to media literacy, academia, and education.

A 36-page research paper about the YouTuber PewDiePie, his ascension to fame, his fans, and a certain situation from 2018-2019 involving his “subscriber battle” with Indian production company T-Series and the subsequent effects of this viral event.

Media studies thesis investigating the recent trend of long-form video essays about 2000s television published on YouTube, and their subsequent massive popularity with young audiences.

Regardless of whether you enjoyed it or found its message to be underdone, it is undeniable that this film influenced trends throughout the year, with an influx in sales for the Barbie brand, and profoundly more bubblegum pink clothing found in the wild than in previous years.

David Lowery’s The Green Knight took me completely by surprise.

“What was I doing in 2008? I would’ve been 7 years old listening to exclusively either my parent’s car radios or Elton John/Creedence Clearwater Revival on my Mp3 player.”

“The movie just feels like we are pointing and laughing at how stupid these kids were for robbing celebrity homes.”

“It exploited the contestants and their personal struggles, it furthered rigid beauty standards, it perpetuated cultural appropriation…I could honestly go on and on. And yet…I have seen every episode of the show, many of them multiple times…”

“I know that there are plenty of films that explore the love of friendships, and others that even use the romantic comedy structure, but there's something special about For a Good Time Call…”

“Lo and behold, I found Happy Accidents (2000), starring Marisa Tomei and Vincent D'Onofrio. This had to be the movie. It's been sitting in the back of my mind for a few years…I need to scrub this movie from my mind…”