Film & TV
Film
Harmony in the Arena: Musical Storytelling in 'The Hunger Games'
With songs of revolution, suppression, hope, and fire, the music of 'The Hunger Games' is what connects us to the world of Panem.
by AMY LUO
Film
The Silent Race: How the SAG–AFTRA Strike is Affecting Awards Campaigns
Who are the new winners and losers?
by EMMA HALPER
Film
The (Dis)connecting Power of In–Yun in "Past Lives"
One friendship, two decades, and a million what–ifs. Is meant–to–be enough of a reason to be in love?
by THU PHAM
Film
Beyond #OscarsSoWhite
For American Fiction, representation alone is not enough.
by AARON VISSER
Film
Fifteen Years of ‘Twilight’
Reflecting on the immortal appeal of the infamous film adaptation
by JULIA FISCHER
Film
Embracing History for a Hopeful Look into the Future
Recent successes in Asian American representation don't diminish a history of erasure.
by FIONA HERZOG
Television
A Slightly Unhinged Recap Of Riverdale
If you want to know what happened in Riverdale but don’t want to watch almost 100 hours of TV, I’ve got your back.
by ISAAC POLLOCK
Television
In Defense of Riverdale
Taking a look at the much–maligned show after seven seasons of murder, mayhem, and all–American camp
by ISAAC POLLOCK
Film
The Grand Unified Theory of Food Films
And the reason behind the explosion of movies and TV shows set in the kitchen
by ADEN BERGER
Film
Finding Humanity in Horror
What can horror movies and scary stories tell us about ourselves?
by JULIA FISCHER
Film
The Letterboxd–ification of Moviegoing
For dedicated film enthusiasts and casual movie–goers alike, it’s not just an app. It’s a diary.
by AMY LUO
Television
'Percy Jackson' is Back, But Not Necessarily Better Yet
The series is set to join the pantheon of nostalgia traps. What’s different this time?
by THU PHAM
Film
Wes Anderson’s Obsession with Artifice
The release of a collection of four short films continues Anderson’s quest for understanding storytelling.
by ADEN BERGER
Film
The Successful End of the WGA Strike
The WGA has officially ratified their new contract with the AMPTP. Here’s why members are calling the deal “exceptional.”
by ISAAC POLLOCK
Television
'Ahsoka' is a Symptom of a Dying Franchise
The newest entry in the Star Wars universe continues an anti–art trend in the galaxy far, far away.
by ADEN BERGER
Film
'Speed Racer' and the Anatomy of a Cult Classic
Reflections on the Wachowski siblings’ anime adaptation as it turns 15.
by CALEB CRAIN
Television
Another Summer of 'Love Island': The New Multiverse?
Almost ten years running, the famous reality TV show seems ready to be 'dumped,' but not without trying its hand at the multiverse.
by MOLLIE BENN
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