Mary Poppins Returns Movie Review: Emily Blunt is practically perfect in every way

At the news of any reboot, there seems to be an audible sigh from the internet and film goers in general. Even those most prone to nostalgia are at first reluctant. Of course, it’s the final product that should be…

Lin-Manuel Miranda Talks about His Real Life Mary Poppins

After 54 years of waiting, Mary Poppins makes her long awaited return to the big screen in Disney’s Mary Poppins Returns. Now before you start jumping for joy, make sure to catch our one on one interview with the film’s…

This is Pop? Podcast Episode 13: 2018 Grammy Predictions

  The nominees for the 60th annual Grammy Awards were announced on Nov. 28 and included nods for several of the biggest acts of 2017, from Kendrick Lamar and Bruno Mars to Kesha and The National. Like many music and…

Melody on Music: Downloadin’ Makes Me Feel Good

Editor’s note: From 2012 to 2014, Melody Rice wrote the music column Matt on Music for The Eastern Echo, the student newspaper for Eastern Michigan University. Beginning in 2016, Melody relaunched this column on The Young Folks. You can read past…

Top 10 Breakout Artists of 2016

Many artists stood out this year, both new and old. But the following artists had a bigger year than most, making a name for themselves and solidifying their role in our pop culture history. Here are the best creators and performers who made their mark in 2016.

Melody on Music: Sleigh Bells, Lady Gaga, Miranda Lambert, Hamilton

Editor’s note: From 2012 to 2014, Melody Rice wrote the music column Matt on Music for The Eastern Echo, the student newspaper for Eastern Michigan University. We are proud to announce that Melody will now be relaunching his column on The…

Film Theory: How Dark Is Disney’s Moana

I think the reason Disney loves throwing their villains off a cliff, hurdling them over a waterfall, or even have them fall off a zeppelin while chasing down a rare breed of bird, is because these deaths are automatically implied…