Events

Stephen King's mixed bag of a Fairy Tale (Stephen King)

Review
Vinicio Ntouvlis
29/03/2023
7 minutes to read

Stephen King's 65th novel is a loving tribute to the stories he grew up with, but does it have a worthwhile new one to offer?

Democracy and the 'Shit You Should Care About'

Article
Iris Dumoulin
07/01/2022
11 minutes to read

In the ever-changing media landscape, the distribution of news is now also taking place online. Instagram accounts like 'Shit You Should Care About' are now participating in this distribution. What does this online presence mean for democracy?

How Google Arts & Culture is challenging and reproducing ‘The Museum’

Article
Inge Beekmans
21/11/2022
21 minutes to read

While cultural heritage professionals are debating ethical issues and the future of museums, arts and culture, the Google Arts & Culture project is displaying human remains and stolen objects online. This article explores how Google's reach and technical affordances might impact efforts to transform the fields of cultural heritage and museology. 

Being black and queer: TikTok analysis

Paper
Eline Klaessens
18/05/2022
13 minutes to read

Black queer people have different experiences than White queer people. On TikTok, Black queer creators have made videos concerning three topics surrounding the black queer identity: representation, different gender norms and White privilege.

Daniel Radcliffe in Weird: The Al Yankovic Story

How Weird Al Yankovic changed the game, again.

Paper
Ot van de Rijzen
30/08/2023
9 minutes to read

This paper offers an analysis of the film Weird: The Al Yankovic Story and how it masterfully parodies the biopic genre.

The 'Bob Dylan of Vietnam': Trinh Cong Son's anti-war music

Article
Quynh Nguyen
09/06/2023
9 minutes to read

In this article, Trinh Cong Son’s influence during and after the Vietnam War will be critically analyzed by making use of documents, literature, and domestic and international presses to ensure the persuasive delivery of his global success.

It always starts with a lighthouse

How BioShock makes you forget you’re playing a game (2K Games)

Review
Rebecca de Jongh
13/10/2023
6 minutes to read

BioShock's narrative and clever game design fully immerse you into its story. You forget you are playing a game until suddenly the game makes you painfully aware you were never truly in control...

How Google Arts & Culture is challenging and reproducing ‘The Museum’

Article
Inge Beekmans
21/11/2022
21 minutes to read

While cultural heritage professionals are debating ethical issues and the future of museums, arts and culture, the Google Arts & Culture project is displaying human remains and stolen objects online. This article explores how Google's reach and technical affordances might impact efforts to transform the fields of cultural heritage and museology. 

The Handmaid's Tale: Transmedia storytelling and Activism

Article
Iva Konstantinova
14/11/2022
10 minutes to read

The Handmaid's Tale is a dystopian text that underscores women's activism, bearing its transmedia potential. This article, therefore, examines how its thematic focus transcends other media toward political advancement for women.

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Real Terror Through Cinema: The Sublime in Cannibal Holocaust

Article
Gideon De Pan
26/04/2023
14 minutes to read

This paper delves into Cannibal Holocaust's status as a sublime object by discussing what impact the inclusion of real animal cruelty has on Cannibal Holocaust’s ability to deliver a sublime experience.

 

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Remediating Van Gogh: How New Media Keep the Painter's World Alive

Article
Marijn van Engelen
12/01/2024
13 minutes to read

How can traditional art remain relevant and accessible in times of rapid technological developments? This article discusses the remediation of Van Gogh's work as an example of intermediality. 

A replica of the Eiffel Tower with the festival logo stands on the grounds of the French edition of Lollapalooza, held in Paris.

Globalization and music festivals: the case of Lollapalooza

Article
Gerard Castillo-Miralles
19/05/2023
13 minutes to read

In this article I will analyze the tense relationship between the local and the global in music festivals. To do so, I will focus on the Lollapalooza festival, known for its eclectic artistic proposal, which is currently present in 8 countries.

The uptake of Danielle D'Souza Gill

The uptake of Danielle D'Souza Gill: Platform matters

Article
Joël Eduard Nicholas Grassère
30/06/2023
28 minutes to read

Danielle D'Souza Gill is a popular far-right influencer. The manner in which her followers engage with her posts varies per platform. Read this article to discover how this works differently on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.