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Articles

I Listened to Every Eurovision 2025 Song So You Don’t Have To

1 month ago | readunwritten.com | Lora Korpar

Eurovision is an iconic musical event across Europe and a few other countries, but Americans tend to overlook it. This is probably for the best (we don’t have to impose ourselves everywhere). However, as someone with immigrant parents and EU citizenship, I thought it was time to actively participate in the spectacle this year. So, I decided to listen to and rate every song in the 2025 contest. Here we go!NOTE: I’m judging based on song quality and originality, not geopolitics.
Theater Nerds Rise: The “Wicked” Movie Is An Absolute Hit

Nov 25, 2024 | readunwritten.com | Lora Korpar

After a decade of delays, controversies, and development hell, the “Wicked” movie is finally upon us! Based on the Broadway musical, this movie follows the story of “The Wizard of Oz” Wicked Witch Elphaba before she became a villain, and her friendship with Glinda the Good Witch. As a lifelong fan of the Broadway musical, I can say this adaptation is everything fans can want and more. From the opening chords of “No One Mourns the Wicked,” I felt astounded.
Why Chappell Roan's Comments About Celebs' Boundaries Matter

Sep 6, 2024 | readunwritten.com | Lora Korpar

Pop sensation Chappell Roan recently set some boundaries with her fans, and in response, the internet has erupted with a sea of discourse and hot takes. Considering the “HOT TO GO!” singer’s recent meteoric rise to fame, it’s not surprising that the sudden celebrity treatment overwhelms her. In her TikTok videos and Instagram statement on the subject, she’s said that fans have touched her without her consent and have “been weird” to her friends and family.
Getting Married? 10 Ways To Save On Your Wedding

Aug 22, 2024 | readunwritten.com | Lora Korpar

Anyone who has planned a wedding before knows that it’s easy to spend way more than you originally budgeted for. A million little costs add up to huge sums by the time your special day arrives. Having gotten married just a few weeks ago, I know this feeling all too well — the pressure to have the prettiest decorations and the most high-end food for your guests. But the truth is that most of these elements you’re spending tons of money on won’t matter the day after your wedding.
How To Launch A YouTube Streaming Series: Try Guys Vs Watcher

Jun 7, 2024 | readunwritten.com | Lora Korpar

Two major ex-Buzzfeed YouTube channels announced streaming services in the past few months. One announcement received a favorable reception, while the other was the subject of widespread backlash. So what happened? Last month, Ryan Bergara, Shane Madej, and Steven Lim, the well-loved true crime and ghost-hunting channel Watcher, announced they would be leaving YouTube to start a streaming service.
7 Cozy Games to Play That Aren’t Just About Farming

Mar 21, 2024 | readunwritten.com | Lora Korpar

We love to play video games to escape the stresses of everyday life. But for some of us, fighting monsters or shooting zombies doesn’t spark joy. Instead, we’d rather play cozy games where your main objective isn’t to fight but simply live. While most people know about Animal Crossing and Stardew Valley, there’s a much wider world of cozy games out there that don’t require farming or working for a sadistic capitalist raccoon.
12 Of The Most Unbelievable Snubs At The Oscars Since 2010

Mar 18, 2024 | readunwritten.com | Lora Korpar

The Academy Awards are always divisive, especially when it comes to snubs. The 2024 Oscars were especially raucous, as the internet created a storm when big names like Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig weren’t nominated in major categories. While those names deserve to be on this list (and they are), they’re far from the only ones who haven’t received the recognition they deserved at the Oscars. There have been snubs for literally decades. So this listicle will focus on the last 14 years.
5 Reasons To Watch The New "Percy Jackson" Show

Dec 19, 2023 | readunwritten.com | Lora Korpar

“Percy Jackson and the Olympians” was a childhood staple for many around the world. The story follows Percy Jackson, the Greek god Poseidon’s son, who goes to a camp for modern-day demigods. The series has captivated fans for nearly two decades. Unfortunately, though, the first Percy Jackson screen adaptation failed to capture the book’s magic. I saw “The Lightning Thief” movie in 2010 with my sixth-grade class. We all buzzed with excitement as the movie started, but our joy quickly dwindled.
The Top 15 Underrated Songs Of 2023

Dec 11, 2023 | readunwritten.com | Lora Korpar

2023 was a huge year for music (especially if you’re a Taylor Swift fan). But plenty of songs flew under the radar that could use more love. So, to continue the tradition, I will champion some bops, bangers, and ballads you might have missed this year. Once you’re done listening to your Spotify Wrapped playlist, here are 15 songs to close out the year with. The jazzy vibes in this song are immaculate. The wordplay in Eloise’s lyrics is also next-level.
Ranking All 5 Laika Movies

Apr 25, 2023 | readunwritten.com | Lora Korpar

Laika, a stop-motion animation studio, has brought us some iconic movies since its first release in 2009. But which one is the best? In honor of Seattle’s Museum of Pop Culture recently hosting the largest-ever Laika exhibition, I watched each of the studio’s five movies. The exhibit is stunning, and seeing all the movies made me appreciate it even more. But how could I watch all the movies a studio has made without exploiting this for content?