Ranking Netflix’s New Releases
(02/07/18 8:02am)
With Netflix adding shows left and right, it can be hard to keep track. Here's a definitive ranking of the new releases Netflix has added to it's portfolio:
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‘Grown–ish’ Almost Gets College Life Right
(02/10/18 10:36pm)
Sending your kids off to college is hard. The rules are all different because they’re not yours. Even when you’ve packed them everything you’re sure they’ll need, they still have to learn to stand up on their own. But first, they have to fall.
LSD and the CIA: New Netflix Series ‘Wormwood’ Investigates the Suicide Experiment
(02/10/18 10:35pm)
There are a number of reasons for which hotel–room windows don’t open. One of them is to prevent guests from smoking and tossing lit cigarettes outside—but in 1950’s New York City, smoking was ubiquitous, still very much in vogue, and not necessarily thought of as a hazard. On the night of November 28, 1953, the window of room 1018A in the Hotel Pennsylvania was wide–open. Ten stories below, a figure with twisted limbs was lying on the pavement outside the building. The body belonged to Frank Olson, a biological warfare scientist and loving father of three children. They were soon told that their dad had died as a result of “jumping or falling” out the window.
Can’t–Miss Episodes of Black Mirror
(02/07/18 8:03am)
Billed as Twilight Zone for millennials, Black Mirror marries sardonic wit with sharp social commentary. Its episodes explore the relationship between humans and technology in an eerie alternate reality. In Street’s not–so–humble opinion, Black Mirror is the best show ever and you should definitely be watching. Read on for some can’t–miss episodes of this can’t–miss show.
The Best and Worst Ads of Super Bowl 2018
(02/06/18 3:43am)
Super Bowl 2018 has come and gone. The Underdogs won against all odds and Philly fans rioted in the streets, but there's one Super Bowl mainstay we did predict: some damn good ads. Here's the rundown for everyone who went to the bathroom or got beer during the commercial breaks.
West Germany Beat Modern Hollywood At Its Own Game
(02/19/18 2:57pm)
The second wave of the feminist movement in the latter half of the 20th century brought about a renewed consciousness of the construct of gender and its negative implications for those who were not socialized as cisgender, heterosexual men. During this time period, countless intellectuals—philosophers, gender theorists, and filmmakers—produced works that spoke to the performativity of gender and the effect such a construct has on our lives.
Oscars Firsts: Celebrating Women Behind the Camera
(02/08/18 5:37am)
Many consider 2017 to be the Year of the Woman. Last January, thousands mobilized across the country in response to the misogyny they saw embodied in their new President. As the year continued, women opened up about their experiences with sexual assault when the #MeToo movement came to the forefront. As awards season continues through the early months of this year, celebrating the film industry’s greatest achievements is not enough: the conversation addressing its problematic parts is far from over.
Netflix and Chill: Valentine’s Edition
(02/12/18 1:05pm)
This is by no means an exhaustive list of all the great movies for Netflix and chilling this Valentine’s Day, but the internet’s most extensive list comes from Better Home & Gardens, so I figured we’re due for an update. Here it is:
'Thelma and Louise': Two Girls, One Gun, and a Lack of Intersectional Feminism
(02/02/18 2:04pm)
Spoiler warning, but you’ve had 27 years to watch this.
'80s Movies Worth Rewatching
(02/14/18 5:10am)
Unfortunately, cuffing season ended long ago in autumn. With Valentine’s Day only a few weeks away, the possibility of meeting “the one” in DRL or Williams Hall is hardly likely. However, Street has just the remedy for you to overcome any feelings of loneliness: '80s movies!
Do Blockbusters Actually Suck?
(02/10/18 10:43pm)
The most commercially successful films of the last year included all the usual suspects—the latest installment of the Star Wars franchise, a substantial helping of comic book adaptations, and every flavor of flashy, action–packed entertainment bursting with all the wonders of special effects one could imagine. With a few exceptions, these blockbusters were also critical success stories, and despite being unrecognized in many of the more prestigious categories in this year’s Academy Awards, films like Star Wars: The Last Jedi and War for the Planet of the Apes received well–earned technical nominations.
Mystery TV Shows That Will Make You Want to Call Your Mom
(02/01/18 1:16pm)
We all have a bit of an amateur detective inside of us. Whether you’re a Criminology major or you just got really invested in the Casey Anthony trial, there’s something fun about mysteries you don’t know the answer to. The draw of the unknown is a large part of the reason why shows like CSI and Law and Order: SVU have been television staples for years; they give us sensational drama and tidy, self–contained resolution all in 45 minutes. But a lot can get sacrificed in those short run–times. This becomes especially evident once you’ve watched a couple back to back.
Women of Hollywood Come Out Against Unequal Pay
(02/09/18 1:29pm)
On October 17th of last year, Alyssa Milano tweeted asking that anyone who had ever experienced sexual harassment or assault respond by tweeting back ‘me too.’ Almost overnight #MeToo became a movement catapulting a culture of silence and abuse against women to center stage. Since October the movement has gone on to accumulate over 1.7 million tweets, launching it to national attention, landing its high–profile supporters on the cover of TIME magazine and confirming for many users what was already known: sexual abuse is an insidious international, classist, racist, and prejudiced epidemic.
Penn Students vs. Woody Harrelson: A Q&A Session
(01/29/18 8:25am)
Waving at the cheering crowd, eyes gleaming from beneath the brim of his simple trucker hat, third–time Oscar nominee Woody Harrelson walked on the stage of the Zellerbach Theater on the evening of January 27th. The event marked a year from the release of Harrelson’s directorial debut, Lost in London. The film, which is inspired by a true story, recreates the events of a rather wild night: after his wife sees the cover of a magazine which suggests that Harrelson had an orgy the previous night, she threatens to leave him, and he goes out for drinks with an Arab prince. Naturally, chaos ensues—Harrelson runs into his “best friend” Owen Wilson, but gets into a fight with him after Wilson states that his best friend is Wes Anderson. Eventually, Harrelson ends up in prison, where he spends the night before being bailed out by his wife—and, of course, Owen Wilson. Lost in London was shot in a single–take, in real–time, with a single camera, and live–streamed into 550 theaters across the US on January 19th, 2017.
Through the Ages: TV's Most Iconic Leading Ladies
(02/06/18 5:27am)
2018 started off with a bang, with female-led programming on the rise, with newcomers like The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, actresses spotlighting abuse through political activism; wage and class lines seem to be shifting in the necessary direction outside of burden and into necessary obligation. But the women professing #TimesUp haven't always been alone in their demands for equality. Here’s a look back on eight extraordinary women who used their loud voices and platforms to start the conversation.
A Look Back On Portlandia’s Best Moments
(02/07/18 8:04am)
The widely beloved Portlandia has officially begun airing its eighth and final season on IFC. Since its premiere in 2011, Portlandia has both lovingly and ruthlessly mocked not only the quirks of its namesake Oregon city, but hipster culture all over the United States—at least, it did when people still used the word hipster.
Revisiting 'All The President’s' Men In Light of 'The Post'
(02/04/18 8:35pm)
In the midst of all the Oscar season hype about Steven Spielberg’s The Post, another movie springs to mind—1971’s All The President’s Men, the film about two journalists who uncover crucial details about the Watergate Scandal. It’s a classic among political thrillers, and the issues it explores of government surveillance and an antagonistic press–president relationship only make it more topical today.
RuPaul, meet Nancy Pelosi
(01/25/18 11:49pm)
As the third season of RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars was announced for January 25, fans were faced with interesting news: Nancy Pelosi, the Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives, will be a guest judge in an episode this season. Other guest judges will include Vanessa Hudgens, Marc Jacobs, Shay Mitchell, and Adam Lambert.
Movies to Prep You for the Super Bowl
(01/29/18 8:39am)
Last Sunday, the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Minnesota Vikings 38–7 to qualify for the Super Bowl. It's the first time the Eagles will be in the Super Bowl since 2005, when the Patriots, who they will be playing again this February 4th, defeated them. It’s the perfect setup for a sports movie: plucky underdogs get a second chance to defeat the reigning champions (the Patriots have played ten Super Bowls, more than any other team in the NFL).
When Netflix Gets Creepy With Your Viewing Habits
(02/02/18 2:21pm)
“To the 53 people who’ve watched A Christmas Prince every day for the past 18 days: who hurt you?”
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