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(04/07/18 1:00pm)
After years of stagnation due to countless saccharine, worn–out stories and even worse executions, the horror genre might finally be getting a much–deserved revival. A Quiet Place is the latest addition to a growing list of brutal, yet impeccable thrillers released since Jordan Peele’s Get Out. However, it wasn't directed by a seasoned horror filmmaker like James Wan (director of Saw, Insidious, and The Conjuring) or Mike Flanagan (director of Oculus and Before I Wake). Instead, it was created by John Krasinski, whose background in comedy would understandably make him the least likely contender for any accolade in the horror realm. In a video conference for college–press reps, even Krasinski agrees that he’s “not the horror guy.” But to his surprise, after co–writing, directing, and starring in A Quiet Place, the result is arguably one of the most terrific thrillers in recent memory.
(04/06/18 1:00pm)
Unless you live under a rock, you’ve probably seen your feeds filling with overwhelmingly positive reviews of Love, Simon. No one needs me to tell them that Love, Simon is a good movie. So before I switch things up by delving into this not– completely positive critique, I want to point out that it was major for the LGBTQ community. Seeing queer teens be normal, awkward, and lonely is IMPORTANT. Humanizing us in that context is vital, and that’s what Love, Simon did.
(04/08/18 1:00pm)
The Pope of Trash is coming to Penn. That’s right. John Waters, the mastermind behind the most infamous transgressive cult films such as Pink Flamingos, Hairspray (though less so transgressive), and Serial Mom, is coming to speak.
(04/10/18 1:00pm)
If you're looking for a distraction during finals week or an excuse to meet up with a friend over the summer, look no further. Here's a list of the eight most anticipated movies of summer 2018. Whether you're into animations, superheroes, comedies, thrillers, romances, or musicals, 2018 has something for you.
(04/09/18 1:00pm)
Roseanne, a much–beloved sitcom that ran from the late ‘80s to the late ‘90s, is back on air. Maybe you already knew this because you’re a devout follower of ABC Family's comedy lineup (which has produced hits like Black–ish and Fresh Off The Boat). If your life in this American political hellscape is anything like mine though, you probably found out that Roseanne is back because of the Internet outrage that’s been brewing since the show premiered.
(04/19/18 1:00pm)
You can’t watch the Oscar–nominated Lady Bird, which was described by its director as a mother–daughter love story, on Netflix, but there are many other shows with amazing mother–daughter relationships to be found. And not just Gilmore Girls.
(04/09/18 1:00pm)
After a four–year hiatus since the acclaimed The Grand Budapest Hotel, Wes Anderson steps back into the public spotlight with Isle of Dogs. His second animated movie tells the story of a group of dogs who try to escape oppression in an authoritarian, dystopian, fictionalized Japan. If the premise doesn’t sound enticing enough, it might be because it’s inevitably reminiscent of a children’s movie. As a 20–year–old, I must admit it was the name of the director, rather than his marketing strategy, that eventually convinced me to watch. However, Isle of Dogs is in no way childish—if anything, it’s Anderson’s most mature work to date.
(04/04/18 1:00pm)
At the beginning of every semester, we receive a list of expensive requirements: massive binders full of loose sheets, thin volumes that address the content of only a few lectures, and the occasional supplemental text that never seems to get any use. However, they are far from the only materials that professors use to deepen their students’ understanding of a subject. Across many departments at Penn, film and other forms of media are implemented as ways into analysis and discussion. They channel popular culture and arts in a way that books simply cannot replicate and relay that information to students in a captivating and immersive way. Well outside Penn’s cinema studies department, there are courses that take advantage of film as a cultural resource and incorporate movies into their syllabi.
(04/05/18 1:00pm)
The room crackled with the sweet smell of popcorn and the hum of students chattering over dinner prepared by the New College House chefs. The Penn Student Film Festival concluded its annual run from March 26–28. This year’s edition saw 24 films submitted, and two days of screenings taking place at Gregory and Harrison College Houses and a gala dinner and awards night at New College House. The festival screened eight finalist films by student filmmakers Adam Ginsberg (C '19), Emily Hason (C '18), Luke Yeagley (E '20), Barry Oshiba (C '18), Amanda Prager (C '18), Yuhui Ma (C '20), Christopher Powell (E '19), Daniel Fradin (C '19), Arlo Gordon (C '18), and Alden Hallak (C '18).
(04/01/18 1:00pm)
You only need to watch the first ten minutes of Scary Movie to make two very clear observations. First, you realize that a campy parody like this is going to rely on an abundance of overplayed gags, many of which will hit, and a handful that won’t. Second, you will remind yourself that no one could ever get away with making a movie like this today. The film’s mockery of intellectual disability is practically unwatchable, as are the abundance of sophomoric closeted–gay–man jokes. Is the film entertaining? Absolutely. But to me, someone who was much too young to watch it upon release, it already feels like a cultural relic less than two decades later.
(04/21/18 1:00pm)
The 2018 Oscars were a couple of weeks ago, but the film industry is still talking about one memorable moment from the night. If you watched the awards show, you probably remember Frances McDormand’s badass acceptance speech for Best Actress, which included her having all of the female nominees in the room stand up to receive applause—but the words that producers, directors, and actors are hung up on came at the end. “I have two words to leave with you tonight, ladies and gentlemen,” she said: “Inclusion. Rider.”
(03/26/18 1:00pm)
Three theaters, scattered around Society Hill and Old City, offer a unique and diverse cinematic selection focusing mostly on indie and art films. If you still haven’t seen The Shape of Water or Call Me By Your Name, you can catch them at a Ritz theater. But if you already have (or just don’t care to) and you’re looking for something different, the chain still has plenty to offer. While you might not have noticed them in your Facebook events feed, the special events and programming at Ritz theaters provide the chance to get a different kind of movie experience. Here’s Street’s guide to some of the most exciting upcoming events.
(03/28/18 1:00pm)
Queer Eye has become everyone’s latest Netflix obsession. The show follows five gay men, called the “Fab Five,” as they make–over mostly straight men. The men all have very distinct personalities and jobs on the show. Of course, this leads to the question: who is the best of the Fab Five? Here is a definitive ranking, from worst to best.
(03/24/18 1:00pm)
When Zoolander 2 was released in 2016, I did everything in my power to pretend it didn’t exist. I immediately dismissed every trailer and subway station ad that inevitably found a way to sneak into my life, as though they were figments of my imagination. There was no way, I assumed, that the buffoonery that made the 2001 film Zoolander so outlandishly funny could be replicated without feeling completely worn out. I was also concerned that revisiting some of the original gags would force me to accept how juvenile they always were. Thankfully, I was able to avoid Zoolander 2 until it completely fell off the cultural radar.
(03/25/18 1:00pm)
Hang in there, Quakers. While it might not feel like it judging by the weather outside, summer vacation is only a couple of weeks away. As you begin to struggle through projects and finals, you might already feel like you need a respite from school. Consider putting off your work to watch one of these movies that could provide you with some much–needed escape.
(03/20/18 2:18pm)
I saw the trailer for Thoroughbreds at the Paris Theater in New York at some point in early December. It was the two female leads that eventually made me get out of bed on a Sunday morning just to go all the way to Old City and watch it—at least, this is what it looks like on an ever–growing list of “cool trailers” that I keep on my phone, and which comes in handy specifically in moments like that one.
(03/20/18 1:00pm)
Saturday Night Live, the bastion of American satire and late–night humor, has largely been lauded for its jabs at contemporary politics and culture. Since its creation in 1975 by Lorne Michaels, the program has churned out successful comics, television and film writers, and actors. While the television show does consistently create a handful of interesting characters and skits, SNL often quickly turns into a trite amalgam of reused jokes and tropes that beg the question: is SNL actually terrible? To which I answer, yes, it is.
(03/22/18 1:00pm)
Some people live to watch camera confessionals, wine throwing, and rich people crying; and some can’t stand it at all. However, if you’ve ever wanted a happy medium between “reality” television and real life, look no further. Terrace House, a Japanese gem of reality TV hidden away on Netflix, is the kind of show that both sides of the divide might be able to get behind.
(03/23/18 1:00pm)
Television crime shows are by no means homogenous—they may be fictional or based on true events, documentaries or live action, dramatic or comedic—but they are ubiquitous, and have had sustained popularity as television has evolved. Perhaps it’s the mysterious nature of crime that audiences are drawn to, or the fascinating psychology of the criminal mind. Maybe it’s the suspense of a well–crafted “whodunit” scenario that makes fictional crime compelling, and the grisly, off–putting details of true crime that gets under the skin of those who prefer documentary–style series. In any case, crime has, and will likely continue to be subject matter that makes audiences tick.
(03/19/18 1:00pm)
No one enjoys the first school days back from spring break. To cope during these difficult times, many turn to the same tried–and–true solution: Netflix. But what happens when you log on, only to realize that you binge–watched literally every appealing prospect over break?
