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Disney+ and its Infiltration of the Streaming Monopoly

Broadway musical Hamilton was released on Disney+ at the start of July, which put the streaming service into the limelight as Disney+ took an initial step away from solely original Disney content. With this new rollout, Disney’s overarching aim was to infiltrate the streaming monopoly made up of Netflix and Amazon Prime. Come COVID-19, the pandemic has confined people to their homes and given the streaming industry an unexpected boost - especially for Disney+. Summer Journalism Fellow Joe Strong analyzes the stock value, market capitalization, and competitive advantages of Disney+ alongside one of its biggest competitors: Netflix.

The Horror Genre: The New Aesthetics

In particular, horror movies provide a fresher perspective as people find an escape from the reality of partisanship and intensifying unrest.

Culture, Lifestyle, OpinionsQuang TrinhApril 10, 2019film, horror, movies

What’s the Endgame: Examining How to Make an Effective Movie Trailer

indeed, even as the movie industry has declined in the past few years, the trailer industry has reached its heyday.

All, Culture, News & AnalysisGrace XuJanuary 1, 2019movies, trailer, movie, film, finance, marketing, marvel, avengers, infinity war, box office, movie trailer

MoviePass: Netflix in Real Life

As a Netflix co-founder, Mitch Lowe may seem a strange pick for MoviePass as its CEO; however, he articulates his belief that the movies still have a place in modern society and how much more social they are.

All, Culture, News & AnalysisAndre RadenskyApril 25, 2018moviepass, netflix, hollywood, culture, media, movie, movies, debit card

Reeling in on Independent Films

Independent films are not produced with the intention to become “Oscar bait” but instead, they offer plenty of playfulness with new ideas and techniques, sometimes pioneering modes of filmmaking. It becomes imperative, then, to preserve and recognize this subset of films.