Entertainment
Profits Over Plot: Why Live–Action Adaptions of Animated Children's Shows Fail
The original creators left the Netflix live adaptation of "Avatar: The Last Airbender." Why do live adaptations of animations always go wrong?
How Diverse Podcasts Make Film and Television Look Bland
Fiction podcasts regularly integrate diversity and queerness in their stories. Why can't mainstream entertainment catch up?
Why British Panel Shows are the Best Quarantine Watch
With their lack of competition and easy–going structure, these shows make for the perfect distraction.
'SAWAYAMA' is a Must Listen
Rina Sawayama's debut album is genre–bending exploration of identity.
The Album with the Perfect Score
Fiona Apple's 'Fetch the Bolt Cutters' is proof you don't need a fancy recording studio to shine.
New Releases or Radio Silent?
What your favorite artists have been up to during quarantine.
The Top Fictional Alumni of the University of Pennsylvania
From "It's Always Sunny" to "Master of None", even fictional characters pick Penn.
Why Case Shows Never End Well
Shows like "Criminal Minds" are great—until they aren't. What makes their endings so unfulfilling?
'The Invisible Man' is the Prototype of the Modern Horror Movie
'The Invisible Man' captures the terror of domestic abuse, being watched, and not being believed.
"Life in Shorts": Director Gavin O'Connor on 'The Way Back'
Speaking with this Penn alum on his new film starring Ben Affleck.
Disney's LGBTQ Representation in 'Onward' May be a Misstep
Lena Waithe's character in 'Onward' is apparently Disney's first out gay character, but is it a positive portrayal?
'Sonic the Hedgehog' Wasn't Worth the Wait
'Sonic' just doesn't recapture the magic of the furry blue hedgehog.
How 'Portrait of a Lady on Fire' Caters to the Female Gaze
A beautiful film that focuses on the artistic value of women's lives.
A Piece for Pugh
Why is Florence Pugh so famous, and why is it well–deserved?
'Picard' is a Modern Update on the Idealism of Star Trek
A science fiction show that explores the moral consequences of its past.
Kristen Schaal: Animation's Most Memorable Voice
Kristen Schaal's talent has defined the best-known animated characters of the last decade.
'Fantasy Island' Fantasizes That It's a Horror Movie
Though exciting, this supposed horror film is far from scary.
'Joe Pera Talks With You' Is the Gentle Comedy You Never Knew You Needed
Sometimes a show doesn't need to be going anywhere fast.
'Birds of Prey' Deserves Better
DC's latest movie is apparently a box office flop, but it shouldn't be.
