Playlists
Film
The Western is Dead. Long Live the Western
Even though audiences may have shifted away from classic tropes, the genre still has essential truths to tell
by CALEB CRAIN
Arts
Review from Abroad: Coded Explores Humanity’s Greatest Transition
The Los Angeles art exhibit zeroes in on the early days of the Computer Age.
by CALEB CRAIN
Ego
West Philly Meets Foodtok
Your next favorite Philly Tik Tok chef only owns one cookbook.
by KATE RATNER
Music
Becoming a Swiftie, Slowly
Listening to Taylor Swift for the first time is an experience.
by CALEB CRAIN
Arts
Review from Abroad: The Backdoor into Art Basel
Street sneaks into the world’s most exclusive art fair.
by IRMA KISS
Film
Asteroid City is a Sunbleached Story About a Story
Wes Anderson’s eleventh film, though it holds itself back, delivers a raw rumination on the innate desire to tell a story.
by ISAAC POLLOCK
Focus
There's Nothing Iffy About Iffy Books
Meet the Penn alum reading books and challenging the power at Iffy Books.
by YEEUN YOO
Television
Black Mirror Calls Out Netflix's Exploitation Of True–Crime Stories
Black Mirror's season six blurs the line between fictional dystopia and our disturbingly read obsession with true crime.
by LUIZA LOUBACK
Arts
The Tonys Sets the Stage for Political Activism
From a scriptless ceremony to an appreciation for originality, here’s what happened at the Tonys.
by ISAAC POLLOCK
Ego
Ellen Yin: Cooking Connection in the Kitchen
The 2023 Outstanding Restaurateur has found a home in the restaurant business .
by JULES LINGENFELTER
Film
Superhero Fatigue is Real
As Marvel pushes out more content than ever, audiences are slowly losing interest.
by CATHERINE SORRENTINO
Television
Ted Lasso Misses the Goal on Queer Representation
Despite hopes of inclusivity, Ted Lasso Season 3 gets a yellow card when it comes to queer representation.
by NORAH RAMI
Music
“Baraye” is the Sound of Hope
Music is uplifting the voice of Iranians fighting for equality and justice.
by MEHREEN SYED
Television
The Modern Nature Documentary: Escapism or a Call to Action?
Nature documentaries are gradually acknowledging anthropogenic impacts, making for rousing television.
by ANNA O'NEILL–DIETEL
Arts
Novellas: TikTok of the Literary World
Looking to replace endless scrolling with a new read? Novellas are the perfect place to start.
by LUIZA LOUBACK
Film
Fifteen Years Later: A Retrospective on the ‘07 Writers Guild Strike
As writers in Hollywood strike once more, flashback to the 2007 WGA strike to see what rights writers were and are still fighting for.
by ISAAC POLLOCK
Style
The College Student’s Guide to National Parks
How to score the best deals, beat the crowds, and most importantly enjoy the outdoors.
by ANNA O'NEILL–DIETEL
Ego
Lorenzo di Bonaventura's Transformation: From Wharton to West Hollywood
Transformers producer discusses his beginnings at Wharton, that lead him to the business of film.
by CALEB CRAIN
Television
The Idol is Nostalgic for an Era Without Consequences
HBO’s new show courts modern scandal, but can’t seem to escape the past.
by CATHERINE SORRENTINO
Music
The Soundtrack for Your Summer Might Be Korean
From Mooning over First Loves to Plotting Murderous Revenge, K–Drama Original Soundtracks always provide the perfect back track for your summer shenanigans.
by ENNE KIM
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