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(04/03/26 3:51am)
Blockbusters, especially in the streaming era, are no longer allowed to begin quietly. The first act is slowly getting cut, as films are becoming engineered to hook viewers immediately, front–loading noise, destruction, and momentum to grab you before you have a chance to scroll away. The conclusion is clear—if a film doesn’t demand your attention immediately, it risks losing it altogether. But Project Hail Mary pushes against that instinct and chooses patience over urgency, asking a simple yet difficult question that most modern studio films avoid—what can happen if the audience is willing to meet you halfway?
(05/08/26 12:35am)
Sure, the United States may not technically have its own officially–instated monarchy, but the Kennedys might just be the closest bet to many. Although widely known for John F. Kennedy’s historic presidency from 1961 to 1963 until his assassination, and his wife, former First Lady Jackie Kennedy Onassis and her groundbreaking influence on 1960s fashion and culture, the Kennedys’ political and social influence dates as far back as the 1800s. Over the course of centuries, they have endured as arguably one of the most politically and socially influential families in the nation’s history.
(04/02/26 12:10am)
At some point during rehearsal, language stalls. The music director pauses mid–sentence, searches for a word, then switches to Korean. “There’s just no word for it in English,” says Jaein Han (C’ 26), co–music director, finishing her note to the singer. It might seem like a small moment, but it’s exactly how PennSori operates—not through clean translation, but through the imperfect, ongoing, and productive attempt.
(03/31/26 1:33am)
Arrogant but brilliant doctors have occupied a timeless place in popular imagination. Gifted with a talent for medicine, characters like Marvel’s Dr. Strange and Grey's Anatomy surgeon Christina Yang spend every shift taking heat from their colleagues and patients alike for their lack of empathy, inflated egos, and pursuit of greatness—all at the expense of someone’s emotional well–being.
(03/30/26 2:58pm)
It's January 22, just another quiet Thursday afternoon at the Philadelphia Independence Mall, when a clattering sound fills the air. This isn’t the ordinary clamor of Philadelphia construction or the rumble of traffic: it’s the sound of federal agents prying a monument off the side of the President’s House.
(03/27/26 3:05am)
Unless you’re living under a literal rock, you’ve probably noticed the extent to which artificial intelligence has taken over our daily lives. All Google searches come with a (questionable) AI summary, household appliances like dishwashers have started integrating AI, and AI–generated images are all over the internet, fooling our older relatives every day. Necessarily, as AI has entered our daily lives, it has also become increasingly prevalent in media, with major discussions over its use in scriptwriting, AI–generated “art,” and even completely AI–generated actors taking place over the last couple of years. However, the idea of AI as a theme in film and media as a whole has been a prevalent topic far longer than there has been tangible AI in the public sphere. These predictive stories, although not perhaps the deepest films ever made, confront issues we still ponder today, and are incredibly entertaining while doing so.
(04/01/26 11:56pm)
War Machine arrives on Netflix with the kind of blunt–force appeal its title promises: heavy artillery, heavier stakes, and a lead performance built like a tank. Starring Alan Ritchson as an unnamed sergeant, the film begins as a familiar entry in the modern military action canon before swerving—sometimes effectively, sometimes clumsily—into something stranger. It’s a movie that both wants to be a boots–on–the–ground war story and a high concept, sci–fi survival thriller. For long stretches, that ambition works. But in the end, War Machine becomes another example of a film that can’t quite resist setting up the next installment instead of fully delivering on its own.
(04/16/26 3:17pm)
When you say you plan to become a nurse, the first response people give is often “Well, you’ll have a job for life,” or, “There’s always a need for nurses!” When it comes to the impact of artificial intelligence on workers, nurses are often the last profession mentioned in the conversation—despite the fact that patient lives have been directly affected by recent developments in AI.
(03/27/26 5:10am)
“Commenting to stay on penn tok.” Without context, you’d assume these words come from the mind of a hopeful high schooler, replying to one of the many videos on Penn Undergraduate Admissions’ TikTok account. But they’re replying to Jack Rogers’ (C ’26) TikTok feed, finding the desire for this life hard to resist.
(04/16/26 3:13pm)
At first glance, fashion and engineering couldn’t be more different. From ancient Mesopotamia to the 21st century, humans have been developing creative garment–making techniques, which successive generations of designers are constantly in conversation with. Engineering, meanwhile, seems to only look forward, focusing on endless progress toward a perfectly optimal solution. But beneath the surface, these fields are closer than they appear. Whether designing haute couture or building an autonomous robot, innovation in both fields stems from human necessity and requires constant collaboration. At their core, both engineering and fashion reveal something vital about what we value as a society through what we create.
(04/16/26 3:13pm)
It’s April 7, 2026, and humans no longer die.
(04/16/26 3:13pm)
On any given weekend in Hollywood, an assistant is staring down a stack of scripts they’ll never finish.
(04/16/26 3:16pm)
Upon entering Tangen Hall for the first time, one word came to mind: alive. The large workshop hummed with the whir of 3D printers and the chatter of students. As I was led through a tour of the space, careful to not bump into any student projects, all I could focus on was how full of life, passion, and creativity it was. No one embodies the energy of this space like its director, Taylor Caputo.
(04/16/26 3:12pm)
It’s no secret that women have been historically neglected and undermined in the workplace. They often have to work twice as hard to get paid less, while men can take credit for their work. Women have never had it easy. And while strides have been made in closing these gaps, the emergence of artificial intelligence has created a new gap altogether.
(04/16/26 3:15pm)
As a healthcare finance and philosophy double–major, Michael Lovaglio (C ’27) doesn’t seem like someone who would spend most of his time in Penn’s electronic music studio. But since discovering the music production software FL Studio when he was 11, Michael has been engrossed in understanding the mechanics of song creation. Like many other student producers at Penn, he is passionate about carving out a unique space for music in his life. By blending technology, theory, and creativity, students like Michael have turned to electronic music production as a means of artistry, one in which they are able to construct and define their own relationship to sound.
(04/16/26 3:15pm)
There’s something magical about watching an actor hold an Oscar.
(03/24/26 11:58pm)
Sorry, maybe I should rephrase. What is a video game adaptation supposed to do?
(03/23/26 7:05pm)
For a moment, it looked inevitable that Netflix would become the owner of Warner Bros., but that’s not how it played out. On the surface, the outcome is straightforward: Company A absorbs company B and becomes monstrously bigger. But what does this deal signal beyond the transaction itself? Is this a one–off bidding war or part of a larger shift in how Hollywood is reorganizing around streaming? At least for now, streaming is not taking over Hollywood; Hollywood is consolidating in order to keep up.
(03/27/26 3:12am)
Luna Chen’s (C ‘26) passion for cooking emerged during COVID–19, when late nights of scrolling through YouTube cooking videos turned into hours spent in her home kitchen experimenting with new recipes for her family. Drawing inspiration from YouTube cooking creators, Luna brought this hobby to Penn, joining the entirely student–run dining pop–up, every now & then, where she helped create curated, home–cooked dinner parties for students across campus. Fueled by a genuine passion for food, the club became a defining part of Luna’s Penn experience and cultivated lasting friendships. Beyond the kitchen, Luna built a close–knit community through SPARK and on the women’s club volleyball team, connecting her with students both within and beyond the computer science community. Whether she’s perfecting clay pot rice recipes, building apps in Spark, competing on the volleyball court, or exploring the Philly food scene, Luna is always seeking out new ways to connect with those around her.
(03/22/26 7:28pm)
Let’s be clear, there is nothing wrong with seeing a headlining artist at Union Transfer or The Filmore, but your Philly music–going experience should absolutely not (and doesn’t have to) be defined by these $100 ticket, once–every–few–months, 6–foot–WWE—wrestler—man–blocking–your–view–in–GA experiences. Even more, you don’t need a pretentious music nerd to tell you to go see Oklou or Dave at these venues. What this pretentious music nerd hopefully can provide you with is a few lesser–known venues, upcoming Philly artists, and some Philly music repertoire with better–known music you may not have known had origins in the City of Brotherly Love. This way, instead of taking your S/O to bot out in the GA section of a Lorde concert, you can have that experience and impress them with a smaller, more intimate, and interesting show.
