Writer: Mark DiBona
DiBona: Louis C.K.'s intriguing web series failure highlights independent media challenges
Generation Y columnist Mark DiBona explains how the cancellation of Louis C.K.’s web series "Horace and Pete" is an example of young people's need to transcend traditional media structures. Read More »
DiBona: Millennials use Maria Sharapova's drug controversy to advance own agenda
Mark DiBona argues that response writers and millennials alike have victimized Maria Sharapova to advance social justice agenda after the athlete recently tested positive for a banned substance. Read More »
DiBona: Latching on to celebrity relationships like ‘Jelena’ hinders artists' careers
Generation Y columnist Mark DiBona breaks down why millennials have trouble acknowledging Selena Gomez as a professional artist and individual separate from Justin Bieber. Read More »
DiBona: J.K. Rowling and 'Harry Potter' fans should be careful not to exhaust the series
Generation Y columnist Mark DiBona considers the upcoming eighth installment in the “Harry Potter” series and argues that fans and J.K. Rowling alike should be conscious of risking quality for quantity. Read More »
DiBona: ‘Selfie generation’ isn’t self-absorbed, but quick to indulge in technological progress
Generation Y columnist Mark DiBona explains why millennials are seemingly defined by selfies, but are actually just embracing technology. Read More »
DiBona: Millennials’ desire to seek out injustice may cause lapses in judgment for 'Making a Murderer' case
Generation Y columnist Mark DiBona argues that young people’s anti-authoritarian attitude compels them to grasp onto insubstantial evidence in the Steven Avery case. Read More »
DiBona: Top album lists compiled with more emphasis on hype than musical content
Pop Culture columnist Mark DiBona argues that the current cycle of media outlets hyping up less-deserving albums ultimately skews year-end top album lists. Read More »
DiBona: 'You're the Worst' demonstrates flexibility that small viewership allows TV shows
Pop Culture columnist Mark DiBona argues that having a smaller audience allows shows with more freedom of expression when it comes to taking on darker issues. Read More »
DiBona: Shia LaBeouf's 'All My Movies' exemplifies how critics place emphasis on originality, rather than quality of art
Pop Culture columnist Mark DiBona considers Shia LaBeouf's latest art performance "All My Movies" and argues that critics fail to assess the quality of a piece due to its appearance of originality. Read More »
DiBona: Fans romanticize Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani’s relationship
Pop Culture columnist Mark DiBona considers the ways in which fans insert themselves into the personal lives of celebrities like Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani of "The Voice," as it was just confirmed the pair are dating. Read More »
DiBona: Shift toward condensed forms of full works loses meaning, context
Pop Culture columnist Mark DiBona argues that a tendency to condense full works into short quotes paves the way for misinterpretation in light of the release of "Brave Enough" a book by Syracuse University alumna Cheryl Strayed. Read More »
DiBona: Diversity of movies, not choice of host, will increase Academy Awards viewership
Pop Culture columnist Mark DiBona argues that the Academy Awards is fighting a losing battle, even with Chris Rock as this year’s host. Read More »
DiBona: Internet, social media sharing contributes to distortion of interviews
Pop Culture columnist Mark DiBona discusses how the mass misinterpretation of articles, interviews and even quotes is fueled by the internet. Read More »
DiBona: Distinction from ‘Scream Queens’ supplements premiere of ‘American Horror Story’
Pop Culture columnist Mark DiBona discusses the importance of show creators separating their interests into different projects, as proved successful by the projected success of Ryan Murphy’s “American Horror Story: Hotel” and “Scream Queens.” Read More »
DiBona: Marvel must be careful, respectful in diverse comic line proceedings
Pop Culture columnist Mark DiBona discusses how when large diversification measures are taken, the company has to be careful to make sure it is done respectfully as opposed to feeling forced in light of Marvel’s “All-New, All-Different” comic line. Read More »
DiBona: Sean Penn controversy shows importance of separating celebrities from their work
Pop Culture columnist Mark DiBona discusses the need for people to make the distinction between a celebrity's professional work and personal character. Read More »
DiBona: Selena Gomez lacks individuality, charisma in pop music industry
Pop Culture columnist Mark DiBona breaks down Selena Gomez's failure to define herself as an artist at a competitive time in the music industry. Read More »
DiBona: Colbert must engage multiple audiences for ‘Late Show’ success
Pop Culture columnist Mark DiBona examines what Stephen Colbert should do to garner success with his takeover of "The Late Show." Read More »
DiBona: 'We Are Your Friends' fails to engage a modern audience
Pop Culture columnist Mark DiBona explains why "We Are Your Friends" was a flop at the box office, from its failure to successfully capture the audience with a shared, generational characteristic to its superficial nature. Read More »
DiBona: One Direction's online following could aid potential solo careers
Pop Culture columnist Mark DiBona considers the effects of having a large online fanbase for One Direction if the boy band's members decide to go their separate ways. Read More »
DiBona: Film, television struggle to portray holistic college stories
Pop culture columnist Mark DiBona examines the ways in which movies and television portray the college experience. Read More »