Post-Winter Break TV Roundup
As we continue to adjust to second semester, it’s almost impossible not to reminisce about binging TV shows over winter break. Being able to start an episode without the lurking…
Articles by Elizabeth Alcala
The Psychological Benefits of Watching Movies
Besides providing an entertaining experience to its viewers, movies are proven to have psychological benefits. Therapists have used film therapy as a relaxing and mentally soothing activity. Watching a few…
The Queen’s Gambit: Geniuses in Film
The Queen’s Gambit (2020), a limited series on Netflix has taken the world of television by storm. The 7-episode show follows Beth Harmon, a child chess prodigy. The series was…
Defining the Horror Genre
As Halloween creeps around the corner, many people watch horror movies around this time to get in the spooky spirit. As a genre, horror movies follow a set of classic…
Trump and COVID-19 : An Overview
On October 1st, Donald and Melania Trump were diagnosed with COVID-19, just over a month from the most volatile election in recent memory. Following President Trump’s tweet announcing his diagnosis,…
Highlights of the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards
TV deserves to be celebrated now more than ever before. It brings viewers comfort, laughter, and relief, all from the safety of a couch. We can connect with each other…