The Death Of Nickelodeon

In this article, Anushka talks about the history & the decline of the beloved Nickelodeon, amid the rise of streaming platforms re-defining how we consume entertainment media.
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Anushka Srivastav

cinema

Why I Love Pedro Almodóvar’s Cinema: The Lost Art of Storytelling 

In this article, Duru reflects on the lost art of storytelling in many critically acclaimed films while highlighting Almodóvar’s work as the exception.
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Duru Alp

sociale media

Reageren, Bekritiseren of Intimideren? De Negativiteit op Sociale Media

Het is makkelijk kritiek te leveren via sociale media. In dit artikel heeft Kim het over hoe we hier vrij zijn om te zijn wie we willen, maar tegelijkertijd moeten dealen met negatieve reacties online.
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Kim Bron

Kpop

Kpop’s Streaming and Fandom Culture: A Curse In Disguise?

In this article, Stephanie lets us know why the hype around streaming Kpop might be questionable.
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Quynh (Stephanie) Bui

nee is nee

Nee Is Nee

Ondanks een ‘sisverbod’ twee jaar geleden, is straatintimidatie nog een groot probleem. Mae vertelt hoe dit nu onder de aandacht wordt gebracht.
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Mae Schellekens

Artic Radio, Artic Outpost Radio, Longyearbyen

How an Artic Radio Station Went From 3 to Over 40k Followers

Have you ever heard of a radio station coming right out of Longyearbyen, Norway? In this article, Rita covers how Artic Outpost Radio quickly rose to popularity thanks to a livestream.
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Rita Alves

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The Laff Box: (Not) a Laughing Matter

In this article Rita looks at whether writers and networks are slaves to canned laughter? And, how have laugh tracks in sitcoms shaped comedy?
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Rita Alves

Diversity in the MCU: Progressive or Lacking Behind?

Many are the times MCU has been criticized for reasons such as toxic masculinity, the male gaze, and the underrepresentation of the LGBTQ+ community. Recently, with characters such as Valkyrie and Wanda, the MCU has tried to make up for its questionable behavior. But when will such heroes stop being the “progressive” addition and become the norm? In this article, Sophie attempts an answer.
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Sophie Kulla

Influencers: Do They Perceive Sincerity or Criticism?

It seems like many people love to hate on influencers. With the latest dramas that have been blasted all over the internet, it is only understandable that many are receiving a lot of backlash and bad press. Ezgi breaks down how these scandals and controversies create a change in influencers’ sincerity in the eyes of the public.
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Ezgi Keeskin

real housewives of beverly hills

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills: A TV Gem or a Guilty Pleasure?

If you love reality TV shows involving drama, glamour, and popular faces, dive into Gokce’s article about the famous The Real Housewives franchise: Beverly Hills edition.
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Gökçe Bayramıçlılar

5 Reasons Why Watching Tearjerker Movies Feel So Good

Had a stressful day and are in need of a good cry? Then perhaps a sad, romantic movie may be the just what you need. Nouhaila is here to explain what the so-called ‘tearjerker’ movies are, why they may tug at our heartstrings so much but make us feel surprisingly better after watching them.
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Nouhaila Morjani

Grey's Anatomy

Geeft Grey’s Anatomy ons Valse Hoop in de Medische Wereld?

Mae zet de feiten en fabels over de medische wereld van Grey’s Anatomy op de kaart. Kunnen we vertrouwen op wat er in de serie wordt voorgelegd?
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Mae Schellekens

Gen Z Is Making Netflix Create The Best And Worst Content Ever

Ninke discusses the impact Gen Z has on the content Netflix produces.
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Ninke Boshuizen

reboots

Reboots and the City: A Love Letter to Samantha Jones

The Sex and the City reboot production is about to start this spring. Duru Alp talks about this reboot and a glaring absence from the original cast. Will the reboot live up to the original?
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Duru Alp

comedy movies, sitcoms, hollywood,

The Curious Case of the Decline of Comedy Movies: An Investigation

Why did Hollywood stop making comedy movies? Is it because people enjoy sitcoms more? As the good communication scientist she is, Gökçe tries to answer these burning questions.
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Gökçe Bayramıçlılar

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The Death Of Nickelodeon

In this article, Anushka talks about the history & the decline of the beloved Nickelodeon, amid the rise of streaming platforms re-defining how we consume entertainment media.
Picture of Anushka Srivastav

Anushka Srivastav

cinema

Why I Love Pedro Almodóvar’s Cinema: The Lost Art of Storytelling 

In this article, Duru reflects on the lost art of storytelling in many critically acclaimed films while highlighting Almodóvar’s work as the exception.
Picture of Duru Alp

Duru Alp

sociale media

Reageren, Bekritiseren of Intimideren? De Negativiteit op Sociale Media

Het is makkelijk kritiek te leveren via sociale media. In dit artikel heeft Kim het over hoe we hier vrij zijn om te zijn wie we willen, maar tegelijkertijd moeten dealen met negatieve reacties online.
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Kim Bron

Kpop

Kpop’s Streaming and Fandom Culture: A Curse In Disguise?

In this article, Stephanie lets us know why the hype around streaming Kpop might be questionable.
Picture of Quynh (Stephanie) Bui

Quynh (Stephanie) Bui

nee is nee

Nee Is Nee

Ondanks een ‘sisverbod’ twee jaar geleden, is straatintimidatie nog een groot probleem. Mae vertelt hoe dit nu onder de aandacht wordt gebracht.
Picture of Mae Schellekens

Mae Schellekens

Artic Radio, Artic Outpost Radio, Longyearbyen

How an Artic Radio Station Went From 3 to Over 40k Followers

Have you ever heard of a radio station coming right out of Longyearbyen, Norway? In this article, Rita covers how Artic Outpost Radio quickly rose to popularity thanks to a livestream.
Picture of Rita Alves

Rita Alves

laff box, laugh tracks in sitcoms, Friends, The big bang Theory

The Laff Box: (Not) a Laughing Matter

In this article Rita looks at whether writers and networks are slaves to canned laughter? And, how have laugh tracks in sitcoms shaped comedy?
Picture of Rita Alves

Rita Alves

Diversity in the MCU: Progressive or Lacking Behind?

Many are the times MCU has been criticized for reasons such as toxic masculinity, the male gaze, and the underrepresentation of the LGBTQ+ community. Recently, with characters such as Valkyrie and Wanda, the MCU has tried to make up for its questionable behavior. But when will such heroes stop being the “progressive” addition and become the norm? In this article, Sophie attempts an answer.
Picture of Sophie Kulla

Sophie Kulla

Influencers: Do They Perceive Sincerity or Criticism?

It seems like many people love to hate on influencers. With the latest dramas that have been blasted all over the internet, it is only understandable that many are receiving a lot of backlash and bad press. Ezgi breaks down how these scandals and controversies create a change in influencers’ sincerity in the eyes of the public.
Picture of Ezgi Keeskin

Ezgi Keeskin

real housewives of beverly hills

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills: A TV Gem or a Guilty Pleasure?

If you love reality TV shows involving drama, glamour, and popular faces, dive into Gokce’s article about the famous The Real Housewives franchise: Beverly Hills edition.
Picture of Gökçe Bayramıçlılar

Gökçe Bayramıçlılar

5 Reasons Why Watching Tearjerker Movies Feel So Good

Had a stressful day and are in need of a good cry? Then perhaps a sad, romantic movie may be the just what you need. Nouhaila is here to explain what the so-called ‘tearjerker’ movies are, why they may tug at our heartstrings so much but make us feel surprisingly better after watching them.
Picture of Nouhaila Morjani

Nouhaila Morjani

Grey's Anatomy

Geeft Grey’s Anatomy ons Valse Hoop in de Medische Wereld?

Mae zet de feiten en fabels over de medische wereld van Grey’s Anatomy op de kaart. Kunnen we vertrouwen op wat er in de serie wordt voorgelegd?
Picture of Mae Schellekens

Mae Schellekens

Gen Z Is Making Netflix Create The Best And Worst Content Ever

Ninke discusses the impact Gen Z has on the content Netflix produces.
Picture of Ninke Boshuizen

Ninke Boshuizen

reboots

Reboots and the City: A Love Letter to Samantha Jones

The Sex and the City reboot production is about to start this spring. Duru Alp talks about this reboot and a glaring absence from the original cast. Will the reboot live up to the original?
Picture of Duru Alp

Duru Alp

comedy movies, sitcoms, hollywood,

The Curious Case of the Decline of Comedy Movies: An Investigation

Why did Hollywood stop making comedy movies? Is it because people enjoy sitcoms more? As the good communication scientist she is, Gökçe tries to answer these burning questions.
Picture of Gökçe Bayramıçlılar

Gökçe Bayramıçlılar

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When AI and art intersect.

Artists vs. the Machines – Is AI a Threat to Art?

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Expositions at Fabrique de Lumières

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Journalistic Privilege in the Digital Age

Descending into Dante’s Inferno: A Musical Narration by Hozier

In Our Taylormania Era – How Taylor Swift Is Shaping The World

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