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Where Are Horror Movies Going?
Where Are Horror Movies Going?
Given recent trends, the horror industry may be undergoing a big overhaul. Pinpointing where it’s headed, though, is a difficult exercise.
Karim Noorani
Jul 12, 2019
The Definitive “Old Town Road” Power Rankings
The Definitive “Old Town Road” Power Rankings
This morning, Lil Nas X dropped his fifth-version of his genre-bending, culture-enthralling, instant-classic. Therefore, we decided to…
Nathan Graber-Lipperman
Jul 25, 2019
Fair Pay and a 401(k): Online Media Is Moving Away From A Gig Economy
Fair Pay and a 401(k): Online Media Is Moving Away From A Gig Economy
Last week, Barstool Founder Dave Portnoy made waves by threatening any of his employees who formed a union amidst one forming over at The…
Nathan Graber-Lipperman
Aug 19, 2019
US Women’s Soccer Deemed “Cocky & “Arrogant”? Thank Goodness No Champion Has Ever Acted Like This
US Women’s Soccer Deemed “Cocky & “Arrogant”? Thank Goodness No Champion Has Ever Acted Like This
On Sunday, the United States Women’s National Team won their fourth World Cup title, beating the Netherlands 2–0. The game was an exciting…
Bryce Phillips
Jul 10, 2019
LeBron or Jay-Z? Determining The Ultimate NBA Player And Rapper Comparisons
LeBron or Jay-Z? Determining The Ultimate NBA Player And Rapper Comparisons
As the old adage goes, all rappers wanna be ballers, and all ballers wanna be rappers. NGL breaks down who’s who in the modern NBA
Nathan Graber-Lipperman
Oct 14, 2018
Alfonso Cuarón Reinvents Realist Filmmaking With ‘Roma’
Alfonso Cuarón Reinvents Realist Filmmaking With ‘Roma’
‘Roma’ is the latest entry in the Mexican director’s acclaimed filmography, and Karim Noorani discusses what makes it so powerful
Karim Noorani
Jan 1, 2019
This Is Keanu Reeves’ World (And We’re All Just Living In It)
This Is Keanu Reeves’ World (And We’re All Just Living In It)
Keanu is everywhere today in popular culture. Tej Narayanan writes on the omniprescence of Mr. Wick
Tejav Narayanan
Jul 17, 2019
Is It Wrong To Root For The Villain?
Is It Wrong To Root For The Villain?
From Hannibal Lecter to Tony Soprano, Karim Noorani dissects whether it makes sense to cheer for the villains in entertainment.
Karim Noorani
Jul 26, 2019
On The Future Of Yeezys: Why Kanye West And Adidas Have Reached The End Of The Line
On The Future Of Yeezys: Why Kanye West And Adidas Have Reached The End Of The Line
This Friday, Kanye West and Adidas are releasing “mass quantities” of the Yeezy Boost 350 V2 “Triple White.” Is this a prudent…
Nathan Graber-Lipperman
Sep 19, 2018
Avengers Aftermath: A Cautionary Tale of the 4 Percent
Avengers Aftermath: A Cautionary Tale of the 4 Percent
‘Avengers: Endgame’ just shattered every box office record imaginable and pumped the waterworks for audiences across the globe. But was it…
Jake Graber-Lipperman
Apr 29, 2019
‘Leave No Trace’ Holds A Mirror Up To The Film Industry
‘Leave No Trace’ Holds A Mirror Up To The Film Industry
You may have not heard of this film, but its story has pertinent significance and highlights the problem that led Green Book’s Oscar win.
Karim Noorani
Mar 10, 2019
A Superfan’s Perspective On Where Katy Perry Went Wrong
A Superfan’s Perspective On Where Katy Perry Went Wrong
As the world’s top-earning female artist of 2018, how has Katy Perry’s star never been lower? Parker Hjelmberg writes on the rise and fall
Parker Hjelmberg
Jan 22, 2019
What Can The NFL Do About the Chargers?
What Can The NFL Do About the Chargers?
Today, ESPN’s Seth Wickersham sent a tweet which set Southern California buzzing with speculation about what the NFL will do regarding the…
Jeffrey Siniard
Oct 17, 2018
Retroactively Picking the Winners for the “Achievement in Popular Film” Oscar
Retroactively Picking the Winners for the “Achievement in Popular Film” Oscar
With the recent addition to the Academy Awards, JGL looks back on the last ten years in film to determine what projects would’ve struck…
Jake Graber-Lipperman
Aug 27, 2018
It’s Not Too Late To Jump On The Brockhampton Hype Train
It’s Not Too Late To Jump On The Brockhampton Hype Train
Haven’t heard of America’s newest Boy Band? We don’t blame you. But after Brockhampton exploded into the national spotlight in 2017…
Nathan Graber-Lipperman
Aug 14, 2018
For “Hereditary,” The Devil Is In The Details
For “Hereditary,” The Devil Is In The Details
Ari Aster’s film is deliciously creepy and features a brilliant performance by Toni Collette. It also commits the cardinal horror film sin…
Jeffrey Siniard
Jun 26, 2018
The Ten Best Nike Commercials From The Last Decade
The Ten Best Nike Commercials From The Last Decade
NGL looks back on the last ten years of commercials from the Swoosh and what it means for the future of its partnership with Colin…
Nathan Graber-Lipperman
Sep 29, 2018
Class Superlatives For Every Track On Kanye West’s “Graduation”
Class Superlatives For Every Track On Kanye West’s “Graduation”
It’s Graduation Season for students all over the country, and with that comes a timeless tradition — class superlatives. For the first…
Nathan Graber-Lipperman
May 16, 2018
The Death of Stalin: A Near-Perfect Attempt to Pull Comedy From Horror
The Death of Stalin: A Near-Perfect Attempt to Pull Comedy From Horror
Armando Iannucci’s comedy is brutally funny. It’s also unsettling and violent in ways that don’t completely mesh.
Jeffrey Siniard
Apr 18, 2018
The Relationship Between Steal Rates And NBA Success
The Relationship Between Steal Rates And NBA Success
Correlation, of course, does not always mean causation. Nevertheless, Aidan Berg decided to take a closer look at the relationship between…
Aidan Berg
Jun 17, 2019
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