Film & TV
Television
Penn Badgley and The (Un)necessity of Sex Scenes
Sex sells … but at what cost?
by JULES LINGENFELTER
Film
'Somebody I Used to Know': Not Your Average Rom–Com
A roundtable with Alison Brie and Dave Franco, married couple and creators of the adult coming–of–age movie
by ISAAC POLLOCK
Film
'Titanic' Was Hollywood’s Last Perfect Melodrama
25 years later, Hollywood still hasn’t come close to James Cameron’s epic.
by CATHERINE SORRENTINO
Television
Comfort Shows: Finding Peace of Mind in the Familiar
TV shows and movies are known to provide escapism, but their ability to offer sheer comfort is just as important for many people.
by EMMA MARKS
Film
"A New Old Play": Clown Spirit and Handmade Craftsmanship
Qiu Jiongjiong's fictional feature debut is an intimate and mesmerizing ride in Chinese history and mythology.
by WEIKE LI
Film
Subversive Transparence: Why Ben Shapiro Is Wrong About ‘Glass Onion’
The right–wing commentator understands as much about good screenwriting as he does about functioning marriages.
by ALEX BAXTER
Film
Why Does It Matter Who Gets the Oscar?
The race debate onstage is only a microcosm of the race debate in Hollywood.
by CATHERINE SORRENTINO
Television
Lily Collins Proves That Going Viral is as Simple as Saying “Oui!” In 'Emily In Paris'
While some elements of the show seem over the top, one major plot point is undeniably realistic.
by EMMA MARKS
Film
'Bones and All' Leaves You With A Lot to Digest
Taylor Russell and Timothée Chalamet will eat your heart out in Luca Guadagnino’s terrifying romantic love story.
by CATHERINE SORRENTINO
Film
Introducing the Bifocal Film Festival: Penn's First Student–Run Film Festival
Penn's newest film festival comes from an all–student coalition with a keen focus on global storytelling.
by CATHERINE SORRENTINO
Film
The newest crime thriller ‘Decision to Leave’ will leave its audience emotionally shattered
Park Chan–wook returns with a genre–bending thriller equally fascinating as Parasite
by WEIKE LI
Film
Street's Favorite TV and Movies of 2022
This year's best offerings on the big and small screens included plenty of reboots and a fair share of originals, but were all ambitious, experimental, and engrossing.
by 34TH STREET MAGAZINE
Film
A look back on ‘Pitch Perfect’s’ legacy from Penn’s a cappella community
While not exact mirrors of each other, ‘Pitch Perfect’ and Penn’s a cappella community share many similarities with each other.
by ALEX BAXTER
Film
‘The White Lotus’ Season Two: Slouching Towards Sicily
In the sun–and–sex drenched second season of the hit HBO show The White Lotus, money only satisfies so much.
by CATHERINE SORRENTINO
Film
2022 New York Film Festival: Full of Under–the–Radar Gems
This year’s New York Film Festival continued to testify the power of cinematic art and its everlasting appeal.
by WEIKE LI
Film
A Wolf in Frat Guy’s Clothing: The Cautionary Tale of Tell Me Lies
The scandalous streaming show that should be mandatory viewing for girls in college and prohibited content for their parents.
by EMMA HALPER
Film
Cate Blanchett Makes Music and Monsters in 'Tár'
Todd Field’s stunning new drama shows us that absolute power will corrupt absolutely anybody.
by CATHERINE SORRENTINO
Word on the street
From Sidewalk to Studio 8H: The SNL Stand–By Experience
Trying to get tickets to SNL is not very glamorous, but getting the chance to watch the show live is a moment you’ll never forget.
by JACOB POLLACK
Film
'Do Revenge:' A Classic Mean Girl Drama with a Fresh Twist
Revenge is a dish best served in style.
by OLIVIA REYNOLDS
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