Johnny Depp

I’m Trying to Decipher the Target Audience of 2023 ‘Wonka’

Sophie Serage, University of Massachusetts, Boston

If it's not for the kids, teenagers or the parents? Who wants to "Discover how Willy became Wonka?"…

January 18, 2024

A downtrodden Rachel Zegler in her snow white costume stands in front of a red background that reads "cancelled".

Modern Witch Hunts: Public Silencing of Women in Hollywood

Farah Shah, University of Central Florida

The persistent undercurrent of patriarchal influence in Hollywood and the societal tendency to scrutinize successful women.…

December 3, 2023

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In the Defamation Case of Depp v. Heard, the Real Villain Is the American People

Jo Stephens, Georgetown University

Through the turmoil of this nefarious civil case, we discover that the real antogonist is the public eye.…

June 21, 2022

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Depp v. Heard Is About Everything but Defamation

Niall Calvert, Wesleyan University

This celebrity lawsuit has demonstrated the transformative effect of social media on public opinion.…

June 10, 2022

Admirers and Alpacas Lined Up for Johnny Depp

Vanessa Rivera, James Madison University

Two fans speak on the experience of waiting at the Fairfax, VA courthouse, including the pet owner whose furry companions received widespread attention.…

June 9, 2022

What Johnny Depp Has Said in the Depp-Amber Heard Trial So Far

Alyssa Griffin, Molloy College

After a tumultuous divorce, the two meet in court to battle over accusations of defamation and domestic violence.…

May 5, 2022

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How ‘Fantastic Beasts: Secrets of Dumbledore’ May Be Doomed To Fail Before Even Hitting Theaters

Jordan Oulela, University of Texas at San Antonio

From production woes to the public’s low opinion of J.K. Rowling, the Harry Potter spinoff that once had a promising start may see dwindling excitement.…

March 26, 2022