GradzCulture 😉

56 Days…. Why bother with an adaptation if you ignore the blueprint?
by Neele Völker

Dove Cameron and Avan Jogia in a sensual thriller series? An adaptation of a book by a female author made by one of the biggest production companies today? I was intrigued! I immediately bought the book and was extremely excited for the adaptation. This was until I watched the first episode…

How to Split People With an Axe - A Tutorial by The Butcher Sisters
by Nadine Koch

Sometimes all you need to be provocative is a little silliness. The Butcher Sisters have unleashed a fever dream of an album to the metal scene and you are going to love it, or hate it. 

It’s Grim Up North
by Tina Wolf

A murder, a monster, sinister rituals in an abandoned church, lots of secrets and mysteries in a forbidding landscape: Welcome to Scratch Moss!

Ladies First and the Limits of Imagining Female Power
by Kathrin Morochnyk

What happens when women hold all the power? Ladies First explores this question through a world with reversed gender roles. But does the film offer a meaningful critique of sexism, or does it simply repeat the same stereotypes in reverse?

Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen
by Kristina Schlegel

Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen is far more than a supernatural horror series. Blending psychological suspense with an emotional story about love, trust, and uncertainty, it keeps viewers questioning not only what is happening on screen, but also the fears that shape our own relationships.

Thanks for Nothing, Disney – The Hannahversary We Deserved vs. The One We Got
by Katherina Manolakis

Hannah Montana defined the childhood of an entire generation and its 20th anniversary felt like the perfect opportunity to celebrate the show’s legacy. Unfortunately, Disney had other plans – or as it turned out, no plans at all.

The Dangers of Fascism 101 in  Invincible’s Newest Season
by Sümeyye Aydin

We always look to the past when talking about Fascism and Death, forgetting (or ignoring?) the precarious path we are heading down once again. Invincible’s newest season reminds us of these dangers and why we have to act before it’s too late.

The Power of Storytelling
by Dilara Kurt

Can one podcast change the way you perceive a criminal case? Rotten Mango's captivating narrative style changed my first impression of a viral case. This proves how storytelling is one of the most powerful tools in true crime. 

Unravel Your Fanfiction Nostalgia With This Trope-Heavy Comfort Read 
by Sophie-Emilia Matebel

Are you looking for a romance that feels like your favorite early-2010s fanfiction? Look no further! This review is about a book called Unraveled, which successfully delivers sapphic angst, an icy billionaire, and drama. Though it may not be realistic, its charm, chemistry, and nostalgic Wattpad energy make up for it, turning it into a surprisingly enjoyable comfort read.