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Hollywood faced a box office bloodbath this Halloween

It was a frightening sight at movie theaters this Halloween weekend. Not because of the gripping, terrorizing films, but rather because of vanishing audiences....

Conservatives are trying and failing to reshape Hollywood

‘The Studio’ brings the Hollywood life home

Editor's Note: This article was updated on 5/27/2025 to reflect copy edits. Apple TV+ has brought a behind-the-scenes look at Hollywood filmmaking to the small...

Curtains on culture? Trump’s tariffs and global cinema’s future

Hollywood and the global film industry were struck by President Donald Trump’s announcement on May 4 that he intends to levy a 100% tariff...

‘Nobody Wants This’ and the rom-com renaissance

Netflix’s new TV series “Nobody Wants This” has been sitting pretty in the top 10 since its release in late September and is currently...

Kevin Costner’s ‘Horizon’ proves the western has no place in modern Hollywood

Kevin Costner’s earnest western revival “Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter 1” was the first entry in a planned four-film saga. The film, released...

‘MaXXXine,’ murder and metafiction

In a giallo metacommentary on the glam of Hollywood, Ti West’s three-part “X” franchise was brought to a thrilling conclusion with the release of...

There Was No Honor in Will Smith’s Behavior

We’ve all likely had a chance to gather our thoughts since the slap that was heard around the world. Whether or not you care...

We Need Media Representation, but Not in the Way You Think

For people of color (POC) and other marginalized groups, representation in the media can often follow stereotypes and perpetuate harmful ideas. In a society...

We Need Performance, Not Performative Activism

On the evening of Jan. 9, a modest version of the Golden Globes took place with very little fanfare at an undisclosed location in...

An Empty Playground: West Hollywood Has Lost Its Lights

The following photos depict the once lively, now desolate WeHo entertainment strip of stores, bars, restaurants, etc. due to COVID-19 shutdowns back in March and continuing throughout the pandemic.

Hasan Minhaj Rightfully Calls Out Hollywood’s Low Standards for White Guys

Comedian Hasan Minhaj started trending on Twitter last week after a clip from his 2019 Vanity Fair Lie Detector Test resurfaced. When asked to...

Expressing Change Through Art: Black Lives Matter Hollywood Peaceful Protests

It’s been a revolutionary week in modern day America, as the people in this nation...

Netflix’s ‘Hollywood’ Rewrites Showbiz History

Some of the best shows and movies to come out of Hollywood are those that explore the glamourous world of Tinseltown itself. Quentin Tarantino’s...

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