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Charity Maxson

Midwest roots, Bay Area life. Big fan of gothic vibes, interesting books, and offbeat movies.

TV & Film

‘Were We Watching the Same Thing?’: How Background Viewing Is Changing Media Literacy.

Uncover the significance of media literacy for today's viewers adapting to new forms of entertainment in a constantly connected world.

Charity MaxsonJune 6, 2026

Images from 'Alice in Wonderland,' 'Penelope,' 'Sydney White,' 'Ponyo,' 'Hook,' and 'The Ugly Stepsister' spread out in a fairytale book.

TV & Film

12 Must-Watch Films That Reimagine Classic Fairy Tales

While many of us were introduced to classic fairy tale stories through Disney, their origins are older, stranger, and rooted in folklore.

Charity MaxsonMay 4, 2026

TV & Film

13 Folk Horror Films To Watch This Spring

Spring is known for renewal, but folk horror reveals a darker side of nature. From ritual traditions to unsettling natural landscapes, these films explore...

Charity MaxsonMarch 31, 2026

Images of celebrities including Billie Eilish and Bad Bunny in front of the capitol building and a cracked American flag.

Celebrity

Lights, Camera, Activism: How Hollywood’s Celebrity Public Platforms Are Getting Political

Entertainment’s new era of speaking out on stage.

Charity MaxsonFebruary 27, 2026

A trio of personified movie snacks march in line. On the left, a popcorn bucket wearing 3D glasses, in the center a soda cup, and on the right a clapboard holding film reel.

TV & Film

Have You Seen It Yet? The Algorithm Problem in Movie Marketing.

Haven't heard about a movie? It might not be your fault.

Charity MaxsonJanuary 27, 2026

A collage of characters from Christmas movies new and old, including Buddy the Elf, the Grinch, Keving from Home Alone, and three characters from "Red One."

TV & Film

Why Haven’t We Had a Truly Iconic Christmas Movie in Decades?

We've been watching the same Christmas movies for decades. Why aren't we getting new Jingle Bell Rock-ing classics?

Charity MaxsonDecember 19, 2025

A bunch of people's arms reach out to grab food from a full Thanksgiving feast laid out on a table.

TV & Film

The Forgotten Holiday: Why Are There No Thanksgiving Movies?

Not everyone wants to watch football on Thanksgiving. But they can't turn on Thanksgiving movies because there aren't any.

Charity MaxsonNovember 26, 2025

The left image features an animated girl in a dark dress flying on a broomstick over a seaside town. The middle image features a woman lying on a pentagram rug. The right-most image features a woman angrily staring at the camera.

TV & Film

5 Witchy Films That Capture Life, Growth, and Feminine Power

These movies are pure feminine magic on the movie screen.

Charity MaxsonOctober 31, 2025

Did you fall victim to any of these unexpectedly scary movies?

TV & Film

From Wholesome to Horrifying: 21 Childhood Movies That Left a Mark on Us

Did you fall victim to any of these unexpectedly scary movies?

Charity MaxsonOctober 12, 2025