‘Sinners’ in Context: A Study of Influence and Coogler’s Legacy
From Athlete to Auteur Ryan Coogler pursued his ambitions to be a football player well into college. However, while attending Saint Mary’s College of California, an English professor, Rosemary Graham, recognized his talent for storytelling and encouraged him to...
Lady Gaga and Her Monsters Set the Bar for This Year’s Coachella
Lady Gaga headlines 2025 Coachella, bringing together a mix of her gothic and mayhemic music. The Gaga effect is real. It’s a rule that anyone who packed into the desert for Coachella 2025 learned within the first five minutes of her headlining set— or, really, the...
From Dungeons to Dragons: The Hidden Influence of Dungeons & Dragons on Today’s TV and Film Worlds
Innovative storytelling techniques and immersive worldbuilding in today’s popular series and films reflect the enduring legacy of a game that has captivated imaginations for decades. Created by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson and first published by Tactical Studies...
