The Cat's Cradle: How Westerns have changed with the times
By Benjamin Ervin | Apr. 11, 2021How the Neo Western genre has subverted tropes established by Western classics.
FILM & TV
Annual Sustainability Film Series held virtually
By Colleen McLafferty | Apr. 11, 2021This is the eighth annual series sponsored by the Athena Cinema, Ohio University’s Environmental Studies Program and University Libraries.
‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ is a spectacle to reinvigorate movie theaters
By Jordan Ellis | Apr. 7, 2021Titans clash in this eye-catching film.
Existential Binge-Watching: Take a film class
By Jackson Horvat | Apr. 6, 2021Consider taking a film class for pleasure or for necessity.
Netflix will gain 'Legally Blonde' and 'Leprechaun' in April; '17 Again' and 'The Great British Baking Show' will depart
By Jordan Ellis | Apr. 1, 2021Here’s what’s new and what will be leaving Netflix in April.
TV Review: Uncle Nicky is back on a tear-jerking episode of ‘This Is Us’
By Riley Runnells | Mar. 24, 2021Griffin Dunne is a masterpiece in this episode of This Is Us.
Examples of ‘Bachelor’ and ‘Bachelorette’ stars acting like their zodiac sign
By Madyson Lewellyn | Mar. 24, 2021All the drama might come down to the stars.
9 of the best Marvel movies, ranked
By Logan Humphrey | Mar. 17, 2021As we enter the fourth phase of MCU, let’s look back on a few of the best.
TV Review: Kevin and Toby have a disagreement; Malik seeks Randall’s help on ‘This Is Us’
By Riley Runnells | Mar. 16, 2021Tess may have a new love interest.
Four reasons why you should be excited for 'Invincible' on Amazon Prime
By Zach James | Mar. 11, 2021The new adult animated superhero series based on the hit comic premieres in just a few short weeks on March 26, 2021
'The Queen’s Gambit' is becoming a musical; CeCe Hooks wins MAC Player of the Year
By Juliana Colant | Mar. 10, 2021Your daily Athens newsletter.
Top 10 ‘iCarly’ episodes, ranked
By Hannah Campbell | Mar. 9, 2021Be prepared for major childhood nostalgia.
Existential Binge-Watching: What’s next for the lost Marvel heroes of Netflix
By Jackson Horvat | Mar. 9, 2021Marvel’s fan-favorite Netflix characters may get a second life with Disney.
TV Review: ‘WandaVision’ comes to a solemn close
By Jack Hiltner | Mar. 8, 2021The final chapter of Marvel’s ‘WandaVision’ made audiences say goodbye, but many hope to say hello again.
Existential Binge-Watching: ‘Palmer’ proves Justin Timberlake’s acting prowess
By Jackson Horvat | Mar. 4, 2021Palmer is a shining light in Justin Timberlake’s otherwise inconsitent acting career
The Cat's Cradle: Nostalgia is all around us
By Benjamin Ervin | Feb. 28, 2021How nostalgia informs and enhances media.
Campbell’s Corner: Hollywood needs to feature more diverse actors
By Hannah Campbell | Feb. 25, 2021We need diversity in the actors in addition to the diversity being portrayed on the screen.
Film Review: The story behind ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ is still socially, politically relevant 50 years later
By Zach James | Feb. 25, 2021This new release from Warner Bros is worth every moment of your time
TV Review: Everyone’s struggling to take home their new babies on ‘This Is Us’
By Riley Runnells | Feb. 23, 2021Not only the new Big Three but the original Big Three and Annie are all being taken home from the hospital.
Existential Binge-Watching: Fan-casting the next ‘Fantastic Four’
By Jackson Horvat | Feb. 23, 2021Maybe these stars could give us the Fantastic Four movie we deserve.
